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.
OMG…You Can’t Cancel this brilliant show…I think you have to find a different time slot or day that does not conflict with other shows….Do NOT CANCEL…we will find you if you do…..grrrrr
My 16 yr old grandson is a big fan andd has gotten the entire family watching this series.
I have even purchased Season 1 and pre-ordered Season 2. I enjoy this series because it has some light moments as well the story seems to mesh. Bring it back for Season 3.
Loss of watchers could be because of the things that the nation is going through with weather and other distractions.
Renew!
If your thinking about canceling it you have to remember we still haven seen Orion since his first appearance the last time we saw the horseman since the episode where Abbie went to the past and even if that was still him you can’t go 3 episodes without him and then just show him on an episode that takes place before he became headless but when it comes to Katrina I kinda want a full explanation I forgot his name but it seems that things started to go down hill when she helped defeat that warlock how had to cut… Read more »
Do not cancel this show. It has the best cast and script and much better than any reality shows. The last couple of months have been nothing but holiday shows and award shows, so you can see what they’ve been up against it. It has a a great premiere show with Gotham.
RENEW!!! I love the show, characters and storyline with its tie in to historical people and events. The writing is very creative. I can wait for Season 3!!
you must renew!!!
Sleepy Hollow should definitely be renewed. This story has just gotten better with time and now with Katrina’s death, the series can go in a different direction.
Sleepy Hollow is hands-down, my favorite TV series of all time! After every show, I’m left wanting to see more!! The star talent in this series is awesome!
Still my favorite show~ Please renew!!
This show its really good , if i am unable to watch it i pvr it. I would like to see a love story come between the 2 main characters. The supernatural investigation are interesting so i would change that either.
You should RENEW this show. I love it and it makes my Mondays just knowing it will be on.I love history and this is so great. Make sure you bring it back on.
Sleepy Hollow is witty and cleaver. Abby and Crane have an incredible relationship rooted in true friendship. The show allows me a fast hour of pure escapism and solid entertainment. Allow the producers to develope the characters you will pleased.
Sleepy hollow is witty and cleaver. It and hour of true escapism and should be cultivated and grown. It would be a shame to six it at this time.
Renew Sleepy Hollow I lo this show