Last season, FOX touted Sleepy Hollow as a hit series of the 2013-14 season and gave it an early renewal. How are things looking a year later, as we come to the end of the second season? Should the series be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
A supernatural police drama, Sleepy Hollow follows Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison), a patriot who was killed 230 years ago. He finds himself resurrected in modern day and partners with a female police lieutenant. Unfortunately, the Headless Horseman has also returned. The cast includes Nicole Beharie, Orlando Jones, Katia Winter, Clancy Brown, John Cho, and Richard Cetrone.
Sleepy Hollow debuted in September of 2013 to a very healthy 3.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.1 million viewers. The ratings dropped quite a bit over the course of the season — hitting a low of a 2.2 in the demo and 6.46 million — but it remained their highest-rated scripted series of the season.
Unfortunately, it’s been a very different story in season two. The premiere drew a 2.0 demo rating with 5.59 million viewers — a new series low. The numbers took a big dip in week two and have gotten worse as the weeks have worn on. A couple weeks ago, Sleepy Hollow hit yet another new low with a 1.2 demo rating and 3.87 million viewers.
Season-to-season, the Monday night drama is down by about 40% in the ratings — averaging a 1.6 in the demo and 4.58 million total viewers.
Will the show be cancelled or renewed for a third season? It could go either way. The network didn’t hand out an early renewal this time around and we likely won’t know the show’s fate until May when FOX’s plans for the 2015-16 season are announced. While Sleepy Hollow’s performance is way down, much of the rest of the network’s schedule is also struggling.
Their decision will likely depend heavily on what new shows they have in development that could be a good companion for Gotham — one of their two new successful series.
But, what do you think? If you ran the network, would you cancel Sleepy Hollow or renew it for a third season? Would you make any changes to attract new or past viewers.
I love the show. It’s the only series I watch. I’d would love to see it continue.
Please Renew!!! My favorite TV show! My coworker and I love to talk about it each week! Hope it gets renewed!!!!
I did NOT like the modernization of sleepy hallow at first but it’s kept my attention at every angle.. it’s gotten corny at some points but that keeps it charming… it’s one of the more unique shows .. and the characters and how they interact is great… I think Katrina is far from gone.
Her “death” will enrage someone and she will be resurrected
Oh c’mon gotra have season
Its our favorite series !!!!!!!
Renew it’s the best show on Foxx……it’t the only reason I watch that network.
I love this show,do what you can to save it please
RENEW!!!!!!
I don’t think it should be canceled, it is one of the best shows on. I get so sick of networks not giving a show a chance and in my opinion 2 seasons isn’t a fair shot….if you still have millions of viewers keep the show. TV is full of nothing but crap to watch, so it’s refreshing to having a show like Sleepy Hollow to watch.
Sleepy Hollow Rocks!
renew! If you like history and the supernatural this show needs a third season. It is not strayed as far as one may think. for me, it is the reason I wait for Monday night.
I love this show. Ok it has to be renewed. The writers need to get back to the original story and stop with the son story line.
Yes we have had more than enough of Henry. We need to get back to the original line. I knew a long time ago that Katrina would go over to the dark side and the relationship between Ichabod and Abbie has a story but, they needed to get Katrina out of the way. However, the long line of Henry ran way past it’s 15 minutes of fame.
It is a witty, clever series. KEEP IT!
I hope so, this show sucks.
Omg they have to renew Sleepy Hollow for Another Season!!! This season had got to be the best!!!
pl. ease don’t take it o#. it is not enjoyable Monday night relief from all the other trouble and crime ridden shows and quite interesting
I would renew Sleepy Hollow because I think there is so much more that could be done with the story line. Plus Tom Mison is gorgeous, and I like chemistry between Ichabod and Abbie Mills.
Definitely renew it!!! I love Sleepy Hollow, great show!!!!
Agreed