# David Bianculli: Eric Overmyer was one of the most important writer-producers of the last four decades.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-08 · The Boston Globe*

## Key points

- Eric Overmyer was a key writer-producer behind television's Second Golden Age.
- Overmyer shifted from theater to television early, impacting TV more than contemporary theater.
- He co-created HBO's 'Treme' and was a consulting producer and writer on 'The Wire.'
- Overmyer developed and served as showrunner for Prime Video's 'Bosch,' producing 98 episodes.

**Companies:** NBC, HBO, Prime Video
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/08/arts/eric-overmyer-playwright/)

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