TV Juriste

With all due respect, you're doing the same thing - hinting at insider knowledge to suggest bad BTS behavior - without revealing it. It's a way to cast aspersions without being held accountable for the damage. It's so unfortunate to see how readily people are willing to believe the worst and on that basis to tear women (particularly, but not exclusively) women of color apart based on conduct that is shrugged off when a man does the same thing. Tom Mison, John Noble, and Katia Winter all complained about the post-Season 1 writing on the show. None of them are being slyly attacked for unprofessional or diva behavior on social media. By contrast, except for one quickly removed post expressing disappointment about DVD commentary, Beharie has been consistently positive about the show. But, none of that matters. People are primed to believe the worst and these writers know it and act on it. Like someone upthread, I dropped the show mid-season because of boredom. Not BTS drama - BOREDOM because of lame writing.

Actors can be horrible. No question. But, the approach of writers responding to complaints about their storylines, stereotypes, and blindspots that even Stevie Wonder can see (sorry) with cowardly thinly veiled attacks on individual actors with accusations about bts conduct is -- well, shameful. That's truly the best word I can think of for what's transpired over the last few weeks. I also find it RIDICULOUS when fans make direct, personal threats on goofy writers. What a mess. I'm very curious about how ratings will hold up next season.

The extent to which insiders are casting aspersions on NB is shameful. It's like a bully who punching his victims repeatedly and then complain that my blood stained his shirt. (A few insiders have pointed out that NB was not a diva on set despite the concerted, coordinated whisper campaign being used to silence fans' complaints). What a horrible mess.

Yes, this worries me as well.

Thank you!! I wonder if simply wanting to wear her natural hair was perceived as a "diva" request? Nicole looked so great when she switched from the wigs to the kinky-curly 'do!

Hilarious -- I wish I'd thought of that line. So very excellent. Do you happen to have a link to the Shernold interview?! That's INSANE!!! I keep thinking this whole debacle can't get any worse and then I hear something like this and it makes my heart hurt and sends my "pressure" up.

**Slow clap** Well, it didn't take long for someone to try to start a rumor attacking the one cast member who was so demonstrably mistreated fans launched a twitter campaign to complain. As a fellow introvert, I suspect she was touched, but also embarrassed by the attention. Ugh. Nothing will make me angrier than if there's any attempt to start a "Beharie is a diva" whisper campaign. The only good news from the night is that Nicole Beharie is free to go on to better things.

I think they were trying to sell you on the notion that she flat irons her hair usually. Without the flat iron, her hair returned to its natural state. It looked gorgeous!! No complaints from me about showing Abbie with her beautiful kinky-curly hair instead of straight hair!

Mo'Nique's emails don't even prove she was offered the role. All they show is that she was asked to audition for the role and before she could even audition - the Fox executives pulled the plug on the whole thing -- http://www.tvjuriste.com/ask-tv-juriste-why-is-monique-still-claiming-taraji-stole-her-cookie/

THANK YOU for posting the Grantland piece. It's excellent!!

I agree. RIP nightly hour of political comedy zen. Looks like Trevor Noah = Tosh 2.0. I'll just head over to CBS for Colbert and HBO for John Oliver.

I remember hearing Orlando say in an interview that TPTB don't really get Tumblr, no way to monetize it, blah blah, he feels free on Tumblr. He's more political on Twitter.

oh good grief. craziness behind the scenes.

this is so bizarre. what is going on w/ this show??? goffman would not be in control of who does the commentary for the dvd. that's more of a Fox corporate issue - the home entertainment department team. why would they not use one of their leads since she clearly wants to do it? craziness.

I hope I didn't imply that I think shipping is crazy. Not at all. I just don't want to hear any more love/relationship discussions next season, if at all possible. I think unresolved sexual tension can be very sexy, btw. Remember in the first season when they were topless on the table w/ the scorpions - that was hot!! But, I'm weary from all the relationship talk this season, not because I'm mature - probably the opposite. :D I just really want to get back to the humorous and adventurous moments. But, I'm fine with a few scenes that trigger sexy time thoughts, too.