0 a person who is in charge of a TV series and has control over creative and management decisions that relate to it:
"Grey's Anatomy" showrunner Shonda Rhymes was interviewed about her new show.
He became an integral member of the production staff, including stints as its showrunner.
He relented after a meeting with the showrunner, though he still disapproved of the storyline.
He served as the series' showrunner from seasons five to eight.
It's the only one that opens a door into the brain of the series' showrunner.
They felt the showrunner should not stay for more than two seasons.
The showrunner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the show's production.
He was the series head writer and showrunner.
She served as the series' showrunner beginning with the sixth season, and ending with the end of the seventh season.
