# Terry Matalas: Sci-Fi TV Visionary

> Terry Matalas, showrunner of '12 Monkeys' and 'VisionQuest', leads sci-fi TV with childhood passion for films like 'E.T.'
- Title: Terry Matalas: Sci-Fi TV Visionary · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Terry Matalas, showrunner of '12 Monkeys' and 'VisionQuest', leads sci-fi TV with childhood passion for films like 'E.T.' Terry Matalas, known for '12…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/terry-matalas-king-of-sci-fi-tv-visionquest-1235220300
- Author: Alex Zalben
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: terry matalas, 12 monkeys, star trek picard, visionquest, marvel cinematic universe, sci fi tv, entertainment, culture
## Terry Matalas
Terry Matalas is the showrunner behind '12 Monkeys', the third season of 'Star Trek: Picard', and the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe series 'VisionQuest'.

> It's just part of my DNA, how i was raised, i consumed way too much.
## Childhood Sci-Fi Fan
Matalas attended 'E.T.' on opening day when he was too young to see it and grew up watching 'Close Encounters'.

> when i was way too young to see it
## Sci-Fi Passion
Matalas restored the DeLorean from 'Back to the Future' and has a life-size Audrey II puppet from 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

> i consumed way too much
## Key takeaway

Terry Matalas, known for '12 Monkeys' and 'Star Trek: Picard', creates sci-fi TV with roots in childhood film fandom.