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.
Please renew Sleepy Hollow it is one of my favorites.
Last nights finale was sent incredible & riveting. I loved the time travel & Abie finally convincing Ichabod to look at her cell phone. I knew Ichabod would look at Abies cell & enter his birthday, to unlock their selfies. So funny to see Ichabod’s expression seeing himself talking to Abie in the year 2015. Awesome! You have to renew! There use more for the Witnesses to accomplish & save the world. Another season please!!
Sorry for typos. I was ending by saying the Witnesses have more work to do to save the world. Bring it back.
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Please bring back the show.
Renew the series…I luv it….great show!!
I love Sleepy Hollow and look forward to season 3.
Please, please renew Sleepy Hollow for a third season. I really enjoy this show and look forward to Monday nights. If this show is cancelled I will be extremely annoyed and disappointed with this station.
I love this show so much please renew
Please, please renew Sleepy Hollow for season 3. I really look forward to Monday nights and would be extremely annoyed and disappointed if this show is cancelled.
Renew the show, even though this season had its ups and downs. I was bummed to see Katrina goes so bad witch, tho. I liked her when she was strong and used her powers, but only for good. Her immediate turn to evil seemed really contrived.
RENEW! Put it on Friday primetime when the competition is less. Don’t stack the cards against it.
RENEWAL. Put it on Wednesday or Friday primetime when competition is less. Don’t stack the cards against it!
I am a 57 year old retired teacher and I love Sleepy Hollow. It is my favorite show. My last 2 years teaching my students had to read Sleepy Hollow and we used the show to compare
characters, storylines, etc… Please give it another chance. Oh and I love the Bible connnection.
Renew it!! It is the best show on Fox all other shows Suck ass compared to this show. I Love This Show.
Sleepy Hollow and Gothem are the only two shows we watch on Fox, so I hope the will consider keeping Sleepy Hollow.
Please renew it for a third season