Remote Controlled With Debra Birnbaum

"Shameless" star Emmy Rossum opens up about directing for the first time (and the advice she got from Sam Esmail), Fiona's sexuality, and the future of the hit Showtime series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Vampire Diaries" executive producer Julie Plec on the difficult decision to end the show, her surprising plans for the series finale, and what's in store for "The Originals." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Stranger Things" star David Harbour reveals why he thinks audiences fell in love with the Netflix series, what secrets Chief Jim Hopper is keeping, and what's in store for the second season.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Westworld" star Thandie Newton opens up about the making of HBO's new hit, and the messages for humanity embedded in the sci-fi series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of "Remote Controlled," Variety executive TV editor Debra Birnbaum and editor at large Michael Schneider talk to Greg Berlanti, the mastermind behind TV's biggest comic book shows including "Supergirl," "Arrow" and "The Flash." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showrunner Sam Esmail takes us behind-the-scenes of the making of season two of the award-winning drama, from the challenges of directing all the episodes to delivering plot twists and reveals that will surprise ever-vigilant viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices