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.
Why does Fox do this!? Every time they come up with something good-AND ENTERTAINING-they find something that THEY don’t like with/about it and cancel! I’m VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH FOX! I love “Sleepy Hollow”! And I can’t get enough. As said with another comment, it’s some history, horror, and the characters/actors themselves that make the show worth watching!
The show definitely needs to renewed for another season
They need to renew Sleepy Hollow!!! ❤ It has history,supernatural action & allot of heart between Ichabod & Abbie! I’ll be praying!!! ✌
Absolutely, RENEW! Finally, we have a decent and intelligently humorous show that’s not an overused reality show, or some other show that slows our mentality. Not to mention, it’s more than just killing or gore, but has a solid, historical storytelling line. I hope they keep it!
There needs to be a season 3 Sleepy Hollow is absolutely amazing I love it so much because now so different from other shows, there are not very many supernatural shows out there and this show has such a good storyline and a great cast. There is still so much more Story to tell. I have been watching since Episode 1 and haven’t stopped because this show just keeps us guessing and wanting more and is never boring! It’s not fair to renew a show just based on how many viewers they have because some people can’t watch it because… Read more »
IT SHOULD BE RENEWED.Ichabod to go through season 2.All delusions he had about Katrina and what he thought he had is now over.We will see a stronger more focused
ICHABOD next season.We love this show.Great family show.There are so few descent shows left.So many others involve sex and today s bad humor. It is so great to be able to escape from today’s drama,talk of terrorist,racial tensions,news.A common enemy unites a Brit A’s American allies._The Deadely Horseman.Fox be brave.Dont count us out!
Sleepy Hollow is a well written and acted series which deserves a third season in an established time slot and consistent promotion.
Renew it.because it is the best show on tv
Please renew this show for another season!! It has been such a great show and I love the cast as well. You have to consider renewing for another season for the fans that have been watching the show since the beginning . It has been great and we have to know how this will all end. Please don’t cancel Sleepy Hollow!
Sleepy Hollow is one of the best series I’ve seen. I love the dialogue and the twists in the plot. I guess the fact that viewers are fewer just indicates people don’t want to THINK!!!
RENEW! RENEW!RENEW!
Please renew sleepy hollow enjoy that show very much.
Renew! It’s a blend of historical, supernatural, buddy stories. Bringing historical figures is fun. The chemistry between Ichabod and Abby is terrific.
RENEW, RENEW, RENEW!
Renew renew love it