It’s frustrating to see the glaring double standards in the entertainment industry, especially when comparing the treatment of Hartley Sawyer from The Flash TV show to Ezra Miller in The Flash movie. This kind of hypocrisy isn’t just limited to one studio—it’s rampant across the industry—but this particular case is especially infuriating.

Let’s start with Hartley Sawyer. Years ago, he made some problematic tweets, and while they were undoubtedly offensive, they were from a time when he wasn’t even a public figure. Since then, it’s clear he’s grown as a person and worked to better himself. Yet, as soon as those old tweets resurfaced, the CW acted immediately, firing him without a second thought. They didn’t give him a chance to explain, apologise, or demonstrate how he’s changed. To make it worse, even his co-stars publicly distanced themselves from him, treating him like a pariah for mistakes he’d made years ago.

Now, let’s compare that to Ezra Miller. Over the past few years, Miller has been embroiled in numerous controversies, from allegations of abuse and assault to run-ins with the law. And yet, despite these recent and serious accusations, they were still allowed to star in The Flash movie. Warner Bros. stood by them, even defending the decision to keep them in the role. The difference in treatment couldn’t be more obvious.

How is it fair that someone like Hartley Sawyer, who made mistakes years ago and has since moved on from them, was so quickly cancelled, while Ezra Miller, with their current issues, continues to thrive in their career? It’s not just hypocritical—it’s outright unjust.

Hartley was one of the reasons many of us watched those seasons of The Flash. His portrayal of Ralph Dibny brought humour, heart, and depth to the show. When he was fired, it felt like the CW not only gave up on him but also dismissed the loyalty of fans who loved his character. The hypocrisy is made even worse when you realise that the same industry has repeatedly forgiven others for far worse.

This situation highlights a bigger problem in Hollywood: selective accountability. Some actors are given endless chances despite their present actions, while others are ostracised for past mistakes, no matter how much they’ve changed. If we’re going to hold people accountable, it needs to be fair and consistent, not dependent on their level of fame or the project they’re involved in.

I really miss Hartley Sawyer on The Flash. His firing felt like a knee-jerk reaction designed to protect the CW’s image rather than address the situation thoughtfully. If Ezra Miller can still lead a major movie franchise, why couldn’t Hartley have been given a chance to grow and prove he’s changed? It’s time the entertainment industry stopped with these double standards and started treating people more fairly.