When Pauley Perrette, known for her role as Abby Sciuto in “NCIS,” announced her departure after 15 years, fans were shocked. Initially assumed to be a mutual decision, the truth behind her exit gradually emerged.

Perrette disclosed on Twitter in 2018 that she endured bullying and physical assaults while on set, hinting at a darker reason for her departure. The situation escalated when Mark Harmon’s dog attacked a crew member, leading to tensions between the two actors. CBS intervened by banning Harmon’s dog from set, causing a further divide.

During Perrette’s final season, she and Harmon filmed separately, with their scenes edited together afterward. Perrette’s fear of working with Harmon again was evident in her tweets, expressing nightmares about potential confrontations.

Despite her departure, Perrette maintains good relations with other cast members. However, her unwillingness to collaborate with Harmon remains unchanged, leaving the future of their relationship uncertain.