John Wirth is a television showrunner, producer, and writer. From 2012 to mid-2016, he was the showrunner and executive producer for the American Western series Hell on Wheels.[1] He is also credited as a co-creator, executive producer and writer for the Netflix series, Wu Assassins (2019). Since Season 2, he's been showrunner on the AMC series Dark Winds.[2], developed by Graham Roland.
His previous producer and writer credits include such series as The Cape (2011), the V remake (2009–2011), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009), Love Monkey (2006), Ghost Whisperer (2005–2010), Nash Bridges (1996–2001), and Remington Steele (1982–1987).[1]
On October 29, 2012, the AMC cable channel renewed Hell on Wheels for a third season.[3] It was also announced that series creators Joe and Tony Gayton would step down as series' showrunners, and series producer/writer/director John Shiban would take over.[4] Following the departure of Shiban, the renewal was put on hold until a replacement could be found.[5] On December 12, 2012, AMC announced that Wirth would be the new showrunner for the show's third season.[6] He remained as such throughout the series' run.
On June 29, 2018, it was announced that Wirth was credited as an executive producer, writer and co-creator of the Netflix crime drama Wu Assassins.[7][8] The series premiered on August 8, 2019.[9][10]