Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_77 (directed_by VARCHAR, season VARCHAR, episode VARCHAR)
### Question:
Who was the director of the episode with a season after 8 and an episode of XVI?
### Answer:
SELECT directed_by FROM table_name_77 WHERE season > 8 AND episode = "xvi"