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. He or she is the creator or co-creator of a show and is a writer as well. These people are the guiding lights for a production. 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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Most recently, Fazekas served as an executive producer and showrunner on the upcoming second season of Gen V for Sony Pictures TV and Amazon MGM Studios after serving as co-showrunner on Season 1 with Butters.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Robert Hull is also a co-creator in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
In a call with journalists after the Season 2 finale, showrunner Ryan Condal said Season 4 would be the fantasy series’ final season.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 31 Mar. 2025
Robert Hull is co-creator, executive producer and showrunner.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Robert Hull is also a co-creator in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
In a call with journalists after the Season 2 finale, showrunner Ryan Condal said Season 4 would be the fantasy series’ final season.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 31 Mar. 2025
Robert Hull is co-creator, executive producer and showrunner.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Showrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showrunner. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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