showrunner
noun
show·run·ner
ˈshō-ˌrə-nər 
variants
or less commonly show-runner
or show runner
plural showrunners also show-runners or show runners
: a person who oversees the writing and production of each episode of a television series and has ultimate managerial and creative control over the series
A showrunner is more than just a producer. … They are making decisions about casting, story arcs, as well as the day-to-day issues of getting a show done and ready for air.—
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Season 3 of Cross is in production and creator and showrunner Ben Watkins revealed that the next chapter of the Prime Video drama will explore addiction through the lens of Alex Cross’ relentless pursuit of justice.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 June 2026
On Saturday, Morgan, showrunner Seth Hoffman and Lauren Cohan met with journalists at the festival to talk about Maggie and Negan, still trying to survive while navigating post-apocalyptic Manhattan.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 June 2026
Creator and showrunner Nick Antosca tells USA TODAY that Lewis' TV character is not Danielle Bowden and the identity has nothing to do with the past movie.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Issues had reportedly arisen during the production of season 2, which wrapped filming in March, as there was friction between Hardy and Jez Butterworth, MobLand's showrunner, writer and executive producer, per Deadline.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 June 2026
On Saturday, Morgan, showrunner Seth Hoffman and Lauren Cohan met with journalists at the festival to talk about Maggie and Negan, still trying to survive while navigating post-apocalyptic Manhattan.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 June 2026
Creator and showrunner Nick Antosca tells USA TODAY that Lewis' TV character is not Danielle Bowden and the identity has nothing to do with the past movie.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Issues had reportedly arisen during the production of season 2, which wrapped filming in March, as there was friction between Hardy and Jez Butterworth, MobLand's showrunner, writer and executive producer, per Deadline.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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“Showrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showrunner. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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