showrunner
noun
a person in overall charge of a television show.
showrunning
-
a word derived from
showrunner.
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
Signing on to write and share showrunning duties on the series with Lee was a full-circle moment for her.
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2022
Angela Kang, a Korean-American television writer and producer who is showrunning "The Walking Dead," will serve as showrunner.
From Reuters ● Nov. 17, 2022
Lyonne, who took over showrunning duties from Headland, nails the Year Two challenge of giving the audience more of the same, but in a way that feels novel.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2022
