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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This season, though, will be under the helm of a new showrunner, Charlotte Stoudt. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, Miguel Sapochnik, a co-showrunner on the series with Condal, told EW the team had designed dragons that wouldn't appear until later seasons when mapping out the show's arc in the development stage. Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2022 The company has also named a new showrunner for its series Dark Winds and set a guest lineup for season two of IFC’s Sherman’s Showcase. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2022 Martin Gero, a co-showrunner of the new Netflix series Keep Breathing, had a simple message for viewers on Twitter. Andy Meek, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 Now comes news about season three, which has just begun filming with a new showrunner (Jess Brownell, replacing series creator Chris Van Dusen). Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 Behind the scenes, Han will be back as a showrunner, this time working with Sarah Kucserka. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 19 June 2022 In January, Apple TV+ announced that the series will return for a third season with a brand new showrunner, Charlotte Stoudt. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 15 June 2022 Showrunner of the Year recognizes exceptional achievement of a showrunner or writer/producer for their creative vision, overseeing from development, through pre- to post-production, and as the driving force of a series. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 15 June 2022 See More
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, Miguel Sapochnik, a co-showrunner on the series with Condal, told EW the team had designed dragons that wouldn't appear until later seasons when mapping out the show's arc in the development stage. Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2022 The company has also named a new showrunner for its series Dark Winds and set a guest lineup for season two of IFC’s Sherman’s Showcase. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2022 Martin Gero, a co-showrunner of the new Netflix series Keep Breathing, had a simple message for viewers on Twitter. Andy Meek, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 Now comes news about season three, which has just begun filming with a new showrunner (Jess Brownell, replacing series creator Chris Van Dusen). Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 Behind the scenes, Han will be back as a showrunner, this time working with Sarah Kucserka. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 19 June 2022 In January, Apple TV+ announced that the series will return for a third season with a brand new showrunner, Charlotte Stoudt. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 15 June 2022 Showrunner of the Year recognizes exceptional achievement of a showrunner or writer/producer for their creative vision, overseeing from development, through pre- to post-production, and as the driving force of a series. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 15 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1989, in the meaning defined above