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.
Fox needs to renew “Sleepy Hollow”. I think the numbers took a dip because the Headless Horseman did not remain a major player, and Katrina’s character was weak. Consequently, viewership dropped because the show wasn’t cerebral enough. The chemistry between Crane and Mills is enough to keep me wanting more. There is so much more that the writers can do with the story line, and the cast is excellent. I hope Fox does not give up so soon. The show has a cult following. Let it flow!
Please renew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think that sleepy hollow should keep going as does my mom it isn’t fair to stop like they just did the whole family loves to watch this show we want to know what more evil is coming that Abby was told when she went back in time
Love this show! Please renew!
i love sleepy hollow, but if it going to be cancel….. ended with the bang & maybe with a movie……
Please don t cancel Sleepy Hollow !! I love this show and have been hooked since the very first episode. I love the chemistry between Ichabod and Abbie and I hope to see their relationship grow even more in season three!
RENEW sleepy hollow plz
Please renew like love the show¡!!!!!!!!!
Renew
I would renews Sleepy Hollow for a new season my husband and I enjoy it very much and I have only missed one episode and that was because the power went out wheel of Sleepy Hollow we have even want to talk about buying the box set on Amazon please renew the Sleepy Hollow and don’t forget to play the reruns and tell me thank you
Renew renew renew. This is one of the best shows fox has made. The finale of season two, was awesome, and left me and my wife wanting more!
After watching the finale tonight, I say renew it! This show has a lot of potential and I would love to see it continue and see what is in store for Ichabod, Abbie, Jenny and Frank. There are still more stories to be told, much more baddies for them to face and I am ready for it. =) Sleepy Hollow is one of the best shows on television and I think if done right they could get at least another two or three years out of this.
Renew… Renew… Renew!!!!!!
I’d Renew it. It’s a much better companion for Gotham than The Following.
Please keep the show. It’s a smart original and exciting drama