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.
Yes, please renew it, I live for Monday night to watch Sleepy Hollow. I really like the fact there isn’t any drugs or rape like a lot of other shows.
Renew ~
Keep and renew Sleepy Hollow — I love the chemistry between Ichabod Crane and Abbie Mills plus this show has so much potential and storylines. I live for Sleepy Hollow and Gotham on Monday nights. I even have my big strong Army boyfriend (recently returned from deployment) hooked on Sleepy Hollow.
Renew Sleepy Hollow! I love the show, Abbey & Ichabod are GREAT together, & I love the whole demons, ghost, succubus & all freaky things. ;p LOVE THE SHOW MUST KEEP!! ♡
Renew it for another season. This show is so much better then those reality programs. Can’t wait for the return
They should renew it. It is diffrent from other tv shows. Way diffrent. I would like to see the ending. But every tv show i get into… like Red Band Society gets canceled.
I like the show and the story. Please renew the third season.
Now with the last few episodes of season 2 getting back on track, and killing off Katrina and Henry, the show has gotten good again. If they can can keep this fresh, and not fall into the first half of season 2 trap, they’ve got a chance. It’ll be tough, they have a narrow and contained field to write with-in, and it’ll take a very creative team to keep it interesting.
Please renew for a 3rd season. Katrina and Henry are both finally gone. The Henry story ran way too long and to me hurt the show this season. It was great to see Ichabod, Abbie, Jennifer and Frank all together working as a team once again.
Please renew Sleepy Hollow!!! I can’t get of Mr tall dark & British!! I can’t wait for each episode to air!!
Sleepy Hollow should very much so be renewed. It is an amazing show, my neice and I watch it every Monday. So if this show can draw in a 9 yrs. old it should be renewed. And I love all of the Actors.
Renew, get please. One of few actually good shows on.
Please renew. I have been into this show since the very first episode. Don’t tale this away from the fans please!
Renew,renew,renew,renew!!!!!!
Bring on Season 3!! This show has excellent writing, excellent story lines & the most amazing group of actors! Keep it going!! :o)