TV Drama Writers Detail Difficulties of Ending a Hit Show, How Much to Plan Ahead and Becoming ‘Emotion Dealers’ for Audiences

May 14, 2026 10:45am PT TV Drama Writers Detail Difficulties of Ending a Hit Show, How Much to Plan Ahead and Becoming ‘Emotion Dealers’ for Audiences

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Ending a show is not easy — and the process is different for everyone. That was just one lesson learned during the drama series panel at the Variety A Night in the Writers’ Room event in Los Angeles.

First, both Eric Kripke, showrunner and executive producer of Prime Video’s “The Boys,” and Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner, writer and executive producer of Starz’ “Outlander” and “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” opened up about crafting their upcoming series finales.

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