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.—
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Since then, Baez has been mentioned — and has shown her face — a handful of times, with showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier telling TVLine that there's more of their relationship in store.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
As Deadline previously reported in late 2024, Sweet Tooth showrunner Jim Mickle is set to direct the new Gundam, co-developed between Legendary and franchise owner Bandai Namco Filmworks, from his own script.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
Following news of his death, King of the Hill’s co-creators, Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his character, John Redcorn.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
The show, titled Stargate, comes from Amazon MGM Studios (which owns rights to the franchise) and creator and showrunner Martin Gero, who has worked as a writer and producer on the three previous live-action Stargate shows.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
As Deadline previously reported in late 2024, Sweet Tooth showrunner Jim Mickle is set to direct the new Gundam, co-developed between Legendary and franchise owner Bandai Namco Filmworks, from his own script.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
Following news of his death, King of the Hill’s co-creators, Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his character, John Redcorn.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
The show, titled Stargate, comes from Amazon MGM Studios (which owns rights to the franchise) and creator and showrunner Martin Gero, who has worked as a writer and producer on the three previous live-action Stargate shows.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Showrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showrunner. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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