Who's in control on the shows?

Question

I was wondering is it fair that the writers can kill off characters just for story line purposes, so they can go in a different direction. Do the actors have a say, or do they just go where the story takes them.

Answer 1

ACTORS HAVE LITTLE TO NO SAY

Answer 2

They are 50 50 if the contract is about to expire then they have the option to end it hence the fact that they kill of the person. Also if the story has a chance to kill the person and bring them back if they are on vacation.

Answer 3

i think that it's a balance...actors have say if they don't want to be on the show any more etc...or if they a popular...think with this day and age the audience can drive storyline...case in point on Y &R the hated sabrina/she's gone and tyra and anna are gone and if you go to the message  boards you can see how people hated on them too...