showrunner

[ shoh-ruhn-er ]

noun

1. a person in overall charge of a television show:

   She’s a great showrunner who’s turned out two successful seasons.

Other Words From

• show·run·ning noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of showrunner¹

First recorded in 1955–60; show ( def ) + runner ( def )

Example Sentences

During a press event on Nov. 12, HBO chief Casey Bloys told reporters that Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director” for the upcoming series led by showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, both alums of “Succession,” furthering that her anti-trans reputation hasn't "affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff."

From Salon

He mixes personal memoir with stories from key players on the show — including creator Greg Daniels, showrunner Mike Schur and co-stars such as Chris Pratt, Adam Scott and Retta — throughout the book available Nov. 19.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’ve kind of hit this tipping point where now we feed TikTok, TikTok feeds back to us,” said Conrad Green, the showrunner.

From New York Times

Within the four shared with critics, showrunner Alison Schapker, who developed the adaptation with Diane Ademu-John, proves equal to that task.

From Salon

Diane Ademu-John developed the series; Alison Schapker is its showrunner, Anna Foerster the primary director.

From Los Angeles Times