Why some TV Series have different directors for each episode instead of just one for the entire series? Isn’t it just one screenplay?

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Why some TV Series have different directors for each episode instead of just one for the entire series? Isn’t it just one screenplay?

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Whereas in film the Director runs the show, TV is the realm of the writer. The Showrunner is the creator and typically the head writer unless the show goes on past their interest. TV directing is usually a for-hire gig. If not 99% of directors would be unemployed.

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