TV shows that have experienced producer changes: “The Handmaid’s Tale” and others
If your favorite show over the years feels different, there’s a good chance the showrunners made a switch at some point behind the scenes.
Law and Order: Organized Crime Trying to solidify itself as a successful spin-off Law & Order: SVU But it went on to make headlines with many producers exiting the show. The police procedural premieres on NBC in 2021 and stars Christopher Meloni Plays Elliot Stabler, reprising his role from SVU.
By the time the show was renewed for a fifth season and moved to Peacock, it had already gone through seven showrunner changes. No official statement has been made regarding the multiple exchanges in the writers room.
at the same time, The Handmaid’s Tale Become a household name Bruce Miller Take the helm. The hit series is facing a shakeup ahead of its sixth and final season after Miller stepped down as showrunner. He remains a writer and executive producer, but has handed over duties to executive producer Eric Tuchman and Zhang Yalin.
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“We’re going to end our show in our own creative way,” he told entertainment weekly In 2022, before he leaves. “Do I know what’s going to happen in Season 6? Yes, I’ve definitely been thinking about what’s going to happen in Season 6 for a while.
Keep scrolling to see more shows with big performer swaps:
“Law & Order: Organized Crime”
When Stabler hosts its own show in 2020, Matt Olmstead served as showrunner, but ultimately resigned later that year. he was replaced by Erin Chaikenwho previously spent one season on the show Barry O’Brien took over. Brian Golubov Became showrunner for season three, but left after three months. he was replaced by Sean JablonskiThose who left due to “creative differences” David Graziano takes over from the final episodes of the season. back Law and Order: Organized Crime Renewed for Season 4, John Shiban Named the newest showrunner, but he didn’t stay, Olmstead was brought back as executive producer to finish the script.
“The Handmaid’s Tale”
Chaiken was originally going to host the show when it was first developed, but Showtime dropped the pilot. When Hulu took over the show, Miller became the official showrunner and remained at the helm until its final season. Miller resigns to focus on adapting will Tuchman and Chang were named co-showrunners for the sixth and final season.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender”
After Netflix announced a reimagined live-action remake Avatarcreator Michael Dante DiMartino and Brian Konietzko Appointed as show host. They exited the series in 2020 due to creative differences albert king But got on the boat. Kim resigns after show renewal Christine Boylan and Jabbar Lesani Became showrunner for seasons two and three.
“My Name is Kate”
Fox sitcom starring Mayim Bialikemployment Darlene Hunt As showrunner, lasted one season until Alyssa Neubauer took over. Jim Patterson and maria ferrari was announced as the new showrunner for season three, which turned out to be the show’s final season.
“Designated Survivor”
Amy Harris Originally served as showrunner in 2016, but subsequently resigned designated survivor was officially taken over. Jon Harmon Feldman Replace Harris until Jeff Melvin took over to oversee the second half of the first season. Start there, writer Keith Eisner That was until the show was canceled on ABC. Netflix re-aired the show for Neil Bell Appointed as show host.
‘The Walking Dead’
The post-apocalyptic series premiered in 2010 Frank Darabont Take the helm. He left after one season Glenn Mazzara It continues until the third season. Scott M. Gimple Promoted to showrunner for four seasons until becoming chief content officer for the entire series The Walking Dead Franchise and Kang Angela replaced him in the writers’ room.
“West Wing”
The creator of this political series is Aaron Sorkin In 1999, he remained with the show until its fifth season. After he left, John Wells He remained the sole executive producer and showrunner until the 2006 series finale.
“Grey’s Anatomy”
consider how long Grey’s Anatomy Having already aired, it makes sense that there would be some changes behind the scenes. Shonda Rhimes was the original showrunner for five seasons until Krista Vernov Join her at the helm. After one season, Rhimes began working with Tony Phelan and Joan Raitt When Rhimes resigned to focus on other projects, the two remained in charge. From season 11 to season 13, Stacey McGee and William Harper was the showrunner before McGee left and Vernoff returned. Vernoff then became the sole showrunner for seasons 16 through 19, until Meg Marinis took over.
‘supernatural’
forward supernatural Selected by The CW’s Creators Eric Kripke This show has been in development for nearly 10 years. He served as showrunner until season six Sierra Gamble took over. Jeremy Carver He was the sole showrunner from seasons 8 to 11 before handing over control to Robert Singer and Andrew Dabb for the rest of its run.
“Gilmore Girls”
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino That was until contract negotiations failed, leading to their departure after six seasons. David Rosenthal took over for its seventh and final season, but it ended up being different. Sherman-Palladino finally returns for four-part miniseries revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
“office”
Greg Daniels developed the show and served as showrunner for the first four seasons, then left parks and recreation. Paul Lieberstein and Jennifer Serota was named showrunner for the fifth season, but Serota left the show after one season. Lieberstein stayed on for the next two seasons before leaving briefly to film a possible spinoff. Daniels returns as showrunner for the ninth and final season.
‘Community’
After writing a script based on his experiences, Dan Harmon Serves as show host for Four Seasons. he was briefly replaced by writer David Guaracio and port moses Before returning after a year.
“Seinfeld”
Created by: jerry seinfeld and Larry DavidSeinfeld was run by David for seven seasons. His withdrawal resulted in seinfeld – who also starred in the show – took over for another two years until the 1998 series finale.
“Dawson’s Creek”
Kevin Williamson Leaving after the first season to focus on another show meant Alex Gansa Become the new showrunner. With the cast disappointed with the storyline, production was shut down, resulting in Gansa being replaced Greg Berlanti In Season 3.
