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 think the show is comparable to all the other shows on FOX. No worse in my opinion but could it be better? Yes. There have been problems I have heard through the grapevine that may have been the cause of the issue of the story line issues and such. One big one being the set having to be moved from its current location to a new one in the Shreveport Bossier area. I believe it is probably hard to write for a series when you can’t picture the set area it would be played on and if it may… Read more »
I think the show is comparable to all the other shows on FOX. No worse in my opinion but could it be better? Yes. There have been problems I have heard through the grapevine that may have been the cause of the issue of the story line issues and such. One big one being the set having to be moved from its current location to a new one in the Shreveport Bossier area. I believe it is probably hard to write for a series when you can’t picture the set area it would be played on and if it may… Read more »
I love this snow if an executive there cancel the show all of you would be looking for a JOB if it was up to me !!!!!!
I really enjoyed watching Sleepy Hollow, please do not cancel this show it is the only good thing on Monday nights.
I love the series. I look forward to every episode. It’s the only show I watch on TV. To cancel this show would be insulting to the history that it brings to life.
please have a season three!!!! 🙂 it a AWSOME show and I am looking forward for the next season and many more to come . . . . 🙂
This is a well-paced, smart series that deserves airtime. Tom Mison’s Ichabod has evolved well from a “man out of time” to a solid tale of a man on a hero’s journey complete with personal conflict, grand conflicts, and strong partnerships. The pairing with Nicole Beharie is one of the best played relationships on television. The historical references are nicely placed and help to ground the stories, striking a balance between pure fantasy and history (albeit a kind of alternative view).
this is an awesome show please renew it
Please renew this series. The stories and scripts are inventive and well crafted. The characters are compelling and the performances outstanding. The leads are excellent and the charisma of and chemistry between the two central figures in particular are compelling. We also care about Icabod’s trapped wife and the villans are well portrayed. These are real characters, with flaws and humanity, dealing with monsters and crises that could be “over the top” if the leads and supporting cast did not portray so skillfully people with whom we can identify and about whom we care. I concur with another comment that… Read more »
I love this show please renew it I watch this show every week
Love this show, I think they have worked the kinks out. Please bring the show back for season 3, I think it is one of the best series you have on the network right now.
I enjoy watching the exciting adventures that Abbey and Ichabod deals with weekly.
Please renew
I think it should be renewed for a third season I truly enjoy this tv show series it’s my favorite show next to rizzoli and isles bring back sleepy hollow!
Is anyone seeing in your inbox the multitudes of people on TV Series finale begging for Sleepy Hollow renewal? I haven’t received this many responses on other programs. Wow. Sleepy Hollow rocks no matter what the ingrade executives say. We matter & know what WE WANT to watch. Give us our program back. Facts & fun combined in this modern day take on OUR colonies. Be AMERICAN FOX!
I am an avid reader, and I only read fiction. I really enjoy the way the writer has taken the original story and completely changed it. I enjoy the series and hope that you let the writers keep their story going. The story would make some great books that I would like to read (E-book). Sleepy Hollow is the only time I watch fox.
Please renew Sleepy Hollow for another season. It is one of the best of the best and I love watching it every week. There are many of us fans out here that want more of it. Again, I implore you to not take it away from us Thanks!
I love the story. Tom Mixon is my favorite. I love history and I like the mix of fact and fiction. Please don’t cancel!