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.
Most definitely renew! My Monday is not complete until I watch the Originals followed by Sleepy Hollow. Ichibod cracks me up since he’s almost as incompetent with modern times as I am 🙂
Renew
They need to renew Sleepy Hollow I am so caught up in everything this show has to offer, which is a lot, we’ll still need to see the other horseman.
Love this show! Please RENEW!!
IT SHOULD BE RENEWED! It’s an amazing show that is very interesting and fun!
Yes, yes, yes! Keep it! We love the show and look forward to Monday nights just to watch it.
Wonderful show that the whole gaily enjoys. Please renew!!!
Only reason viewers stopped watching as much is because of the edit for new episodes!!!!!love the show bring it back soon and make the season longer!!!!!
Renew!!!!!!
I think now that (spoiler) Katrina is gone the show can easily get back on its feet. The whole focus on Crane’s family drama was the biggest problem, and I think now that arc is done we can easily get back to the vibe we got from season one. Hopefully Fox gives it another chance!
Please keep the show!! They are on the right track and I know Season 3 will be even better!! Come on Fox, the rest of your evening shows are a bunch of bunk!!
This show is awesome!!! I watched it initially by myself but my hubby watched it “because he was in the room” but soon enough I found him cheering next to me. Please do NOT take this show off the air! We love both the historical aspect and the modern day mysteries with all mythological creatures and creations. One of the best shows on TV!!! Do no cancel this show I implore you.
Between Gotham and Sleepy Hollow Mondays have never been better
Renew. Renew. RENEW. An imperative.
Renew