The showrunner is the creative engine, problem,solver, tone,setter, final decision,maker, and occasional crisis manager behind your favorite series. In this candid Comic-Con conversation, Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation, King of the Hill), Widow's Bay creator Katie Dippold, and Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen, The Leftovers) discuss what it takes to create and run a TV show from the ground up. They'll share stories from the writers' room, the set, and everywhere in between, exploring breaking stories and how shows evolve, casting characters, setting the tone, protecting creative voices, what happens when the plan meets the realities of production, and steering a series from idea to screen. Whether they're building iconic comedies, eerie new worlds, or unforgettable characters, these creators know that running a show means having a vision—and being ready for everything to go sideways. Moderated by Steven Weintraub (editor-in-chief, Collider).
