Example Sentences

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"After Baby Reindeer, I thought 'I'm not doing that again'. I wanted a break from acting, which can be very taxing, especially if you're showrunning too."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In 1988, Parsons turned his concept into “The Castaways,” a three-part documentary for a magazine-style television program he was showrunning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

By the time I got to “Mrs. Davis,” I wasn’t showrunning at all anymore; Tara was.

From New York Times • May 17, 2023

Lindelof of “Lost” fame, meanwhile, wanted to hand the showrunning reins to someone else after creating back-to-back HBO adaptations with “The Leftovers” and “Watchmen” but still wanted to work on a new, original project.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Angela Kang, a Korean-American television writer and producer who is showrunning "The Walking Dead," will serve as showrunner.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2022