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.

darn. i knew i should have taken a few screen grabs. snooze you lose. Respectfully disagree. I'd love for the witnesses to focus on their witnessing -w/ zero romance. unresolved sexual tension is fine - but nothing else. we can revisit love stuff if there's a 4th season, but i'm worn out from all that "my love" stuff.

I had to turn off the notices so I don't see any of the new posts on that article. Sandra seems to be the crazy lady from IMDB. I truly think the posts from the most adamant Katrina fans need to be evaluated and discussed by a professional psychologist or sociologist. It's like they are not seeing what we're seeing and also not in touch with reality. They complain about the writing but say they like Katrina - even though Katrina is a character created by the writers. They act like she's real. . . .or something. It's bizarre.

Why did I click the link? Why? I already know the hardcore IMDB people are too much. Seriously extra. I periodically go there, but try to stay away after being attacked on all sides from people who take the shows too seriously and seem more than a little unbalanced. The funny thing about it, from my perspective, is IMDB is an industry site. I've used it for years without knowing anything about the message board battles.

They released the finale to bloggers. if you loved Sleepy Hollow season 1, I absolutely encourage you to support the renewal campaign!! I predict Fox will pick it up for a 3rd season. As with Awakening, the finale shows that a Fox-imposed course correction is under way. Hope the ratings on Monday go up again!! And, yes, they go there on the slavery issue. It was fine - not too much. The seriously dangerous situation Abbie faced as a Black woman in 1781 was not ignored, there were several tense moments, but those moments didn't weigh down the episode. Nothing offensive. I was happy to see the earlier Grace Abigail Mills make an appearance. i will stay away from these boards for the rest of the weekend, because I'm not good at giving previews that aren't spoilers. Can't wait to re-assemble after the finale. Totally Agree!

Ha! Now the site has to cover it. I probably won't write them, Riddley Walker, but I am committed to finding someone who will make them fun (and I need to catch up on last season myself!). If I cover anything directly, it will be House of Cards. Actually, maybe . . .

I posted something down thread, but should have read your post first. ITA - this is a business. Love the cowbell reference!

I think what we're seeing is a true failure of the writing team and a network stepping in to correction the ratings free fall. If the course charted by Goffman et al was a ratings (or even just a critical success), it would have continued. For example, David Simon's, The Wire was never a ratings success. But, it was a critical darling and, frankly, it was clearly a coherent story deliberately mapped out by a true auteur. By contrast, Sleepy Hollow has been a mess. After seeing the ratings free fall, the Network chiefs only needed to watch it to see the problem. This is a show where the writers couldn't remember that they'd established that Ichabod was dead before Katrina knew she was pregnant, dropped the plot requirement that all 4 horsemen of the apocalypse were necessary for Moloch to arrive on earth, have never bothered to explain the mortality/immortality/aging process for witches or the significance of the witnesses, particularly in a post-Moloch world. Oh, and why would the 2 witnesses be several generations apart. The show has potential BUT IT'S A MESS. The Network execs are stepping in to save their investment and get fans to return. Basically the fans have been saying - return to what was mapped out in season 1. So, I'm not sure the handwringing about precedent makes much sense in this instance. But, maybe the hand wringers would rather see the show cancelled. It's a business - keep that in mind and the choices the network is making to save the show will make sense. No one is trying to serve fans as a goal separate from the desire to keep the current fans and lure more to make money. Agree with you on this point. 12 Years a Slave was a great movie, but I'm not looking for that type of realism at 9 pm on Fox after a long day's work.

Wait, what? Is Trollando jumping ship completely? Let me head on over to the Shady Hollow tag in Tumblr to see what's what.

Thanks! I need to learn how to make gifs! I added a link to the tumblr gifs of the parallel scenes. I get that if the witches agree to be lead by Henry that could be a bad thing. But, I suspect dealing with witches might be like trying to herd cats . . . I'd like to see a bunch of witches in Sleepy Hollow and I was disappointed they didn't have Abbie and Jenny temporarily activated by the bell. That would have been a good time for Abbie to say a few things to Ichabod that she might otherwise never say.

If they kill Henry-Jeremy in utero that would change several things - for example, Grace Abigail Dixon and her husband would have stayed alive longer, who knows what ripple effects that could have on Abbie.