The announcement of Sleepy Hollow in 2013, where Ichabod Crane is revived after 232 years to confront the Headless Horseman, was received with skepticism. However, the pilot episode received critical acclaim, leading to a successful first season. Despite the chemistry between lead actors Tom Mison and Nicole Beharie, author Maureen Ryan has shed light on the mistreatment of Beharie as a woman of color. Beharie was allegedly ostracized from the cast since the beginning, with rumors of misconduct reported in gossip tabloids. Beharie was labeled as “difficult to work with,” despite her white male co-star Mison being described as “a handful.” Sources for Ryan’s book reveal that showrunners ignored issues raised by cast and crew regarding treatment of Beharie, culminating in her exit after Season 3. Fans became discontent and trending on Twitter was the hashtag #AbbieDeservesBetter. Further reading indicated the toxic work environment on the show, including the lack of guidance for leading actors without prior experience. The relationship between Beharie and Mison was not positive, resulting in minimal physical contact on the show. The writers’ room also replaced mostly diverse writers with white writers after Season 1. As a result, the show’s quality and storyline suffered significantly in Seasons 2 to 4. Beharie’s early departure took a toll on her career, reducing the number of available roles for her. It is apparent that better representation of people of color on TV shows is not enough; there needs to be follow-up and safe working environments to achieve equality. Beharie has since found another role in Miss Juneteenth and is at peace with her experience on Sleepy Hollow.
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
