During Variety’s A Night in the Writers’ Room, five drama showrunners gathered for a lively exchange as they traded notes and reflected on how rapidly television has changed. Moderated by Emily Longeretta, Variety’s senior TV features editor, the discussion turned on the writing process, the time spent in the writers’ room, and the perennial question of outlining versus not outlining. The conversation captured the energy and evolving craft of TV writing, offering readers a glimpse into how today’s showrunners approach storytelling in the changing television landscape.