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.—
G. Michael Dobbs
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Patrick wasn't aware of this theory around his character, telling TV Insider that only showrunner David Chase knows.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy and Soufiane Guerrab are among those returning, with the creative team of George Kay and François Uzan back, and Louis Leterrier and Sy himself the showrunners.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners, and executive produce alongside Alex Kurtzman, Mount, Aaron Baiers, Dana Horgan, Alan McElroy, Robbie Thompson, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Chris Fisher, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy and Soufiane Guerrab are among those returning, with the creative team of George Kay and François Uzan back, and Louis Leterrier and Sy himself the showrunners.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners, and executive produce alongside Alex Kurtzman, Mount, Aaron Baiers, Dana Horgan, Alan McElroy, Robbie Thompson, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Chris Fisher, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Showrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showrunner. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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