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.
if to continue as it is they need to go back to original comcept or cancel before we the viewers totally lose interest. I really liked this show to begin with but lately have been considering to stop watching. So many other shows out there that have not lost there way like this one.
This show has definitely not lost interest! Have you read all of the other comments – begging the network to bring this show back next season? Please don’t ruin it for the other viewers who love watching this show!
Please renew! The original formula in the first two seasons was great! I believe the current dip in ratings is due to deviations from that formula. The show needs to be tweaked and adjusted, not scrapped. Where would you find another idea to compete with this?
Please renew for season 3. There is so little on television worth watching. The “reality” shows have taken over the airways. It may be a bit campy, but it is a great companion piece to shows like Gotham that make an evening entertaining. And, it’s different from the run-of-the-mill cop and lawyer shows that are just so boring.
KEEP IT, I LOVE THE SHOW
I’m hoping for a renewal.
There is no way the story is over yet — there’s still so much more that they can do.
I’m sure that if we all pull together we can get the ratings back up!
Shout out to the entire team associated with Sleepy Hollow!
cancel gotham renew sleepy hollow !
Please renew Sleepy Hollow. It is one of the best shows I’ve seen so far and there are a lot more stories to tell. A couple of the characters have unfinished plot lines. I’d love to see Abby and Crain grown closer.
PLEASE RENEW!!
RENEW!!!! Somee shows go through a sophmore slump. This is a great show that deserves another chance.
Renew! Renew! Renew!
Please renew sleepy hollow!! I don’t know how the #’rs could possibly have gone down, the show is great and we look forward to seeing it every week!! It seems like every time a good show comes out it gets canceled!! It makes me afraid to get hooked on any of them!! Please please keep it on TV!!
Renew at all costs! Great blend of adventure, drama & humour!
RENEW. I agree, season 2, mid-season, was definitely not the best in its running season, but definitely Sleepy Hollow keeps FOX and the networks still better than where they were before it came. If anyone clearly was paying attention, the second season was about drawing a close to some characters from the beginning & bringing new ones to end the story. Most of the characters are only human, & that this season had to explore deeper into their personal lives. Although expected, its very sad Katia’s role ended. However, should she ever decide to return, I’m sure the writers can… Read more »
Eliminating Henry was way overdue. He was a good character to dislike but he hung around way too long. Was really turned off when his character was resurrected. The drama between Ick and Katrina went too long as well. While I thought her character important, eliminating her will open up additional story line possibilities. The first year was great, the second a bit of a drag. Looking forward to a kick butt season 3!
Renew! Season 3 could be a wonderful reboot of the series!