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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Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux (The Vampire Diaries, Gotham Knights) are writing the pilot and will serve as showrunners, and Kevin Tancharoen (The Brothers Sun, Agents of SHIELD) is set to direct.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
On Tuesday, June 30, Paramount+ confirmed that Benjamin Cavell will step in as showrunner and executive producer following Chad Feehan's exit.
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Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
As of now, Ritchson is the only returning cast member confirmed to appear in season 4, which is once again executive-produced by Nick Santora, who also serves as showrunner.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Fiveash and Stoteraux serve as writers, executive producers and showrunners.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
On Tuesday, June 30, Paramount+ confirmed that Benjamin Cavell will step in as showrunner and executive producer following Chad Feehan's exit.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
As of now, Ritchson is the only returning cast member confirmed to appear in season 4, which is once again executive-produced by Nick Santora, who also serves as showrunner.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Fiveash and Stoteraux serve as writers, executive producers and showrunners.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
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“Showrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showrunner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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