Tonight marks the end of the third season of the Sleepy Hollow TV show on FOX and it very well may end up being the series finale as well. The show has been doing very poorly in the ratings and now, the producers have made a move that will likely infuriate more than a few loyal viewers. Should this Friday night show be cancelled or renewed for a fourth 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 (Nicole Beharie). The cast also includes Lyndie Greenwood, Shannyn Sossamon, Nikki Reed, Lance Gross, and Zach Appelman.
The series was a hit in its early days but those great ratings are long gone. This season, Sleepy Hollow premiered to a 0.98 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.36 million viewers. Compared to the third season debut, the debut was down by a whopping 51% in the demo and down by 38% in viewership. SPOILER AHEAD.
The numbers got worse as the season progressed so the execs sent the series to Friday nights, likely hoping that the show’s loyal fans would follow and the ratings would stay at the same level. They looked stable for awhile but the numbers got even worse over the course of the rest of the season. The last couple episodes have attracted about a 0.65 rating with 2.6 million.
And now, in tonight’s finale, the producers have killed off one of the show’s lead characters — Abbie Mills, as played by Nicole Beharie. The executive producers, studio, and network released this statement to EW:
“The finale featuring the tragic death of Abbie Mills was a very dramatic ending and a bold move for the show, but Sleepy Hollow has always been known for its shocking finales. We feel we provided a wonderfully poignant conclusion for Abbie and showed some of the best moments between the Witnesses that we’ve seen on-screen. We thank Nicole Beharie for bringing Abbie and Sleepy Hollow to life. We are currently discussing season 4, and should the series be picked up for another season, we have some exciting scenarios and new avenues we want to explore.”
With such poor ratings, Sleepy Hollow, once again, is very much in danger of being cancelled. Now that one of the main characters has been killed off, should the series return? Should they bring Abbie back somehow or, is it okay that she’s gone? What do you think?
I was wondering why final battle seemed rushed, maybe the actress wants to move on? It will be weird with out her, but if they do continue looks like they will give him government resources. Which could lead to some good storys.
Love the show. Yes I will watch without Abbie. Tim Mison carries the show. He’s awesome. Please don’t cancel
My fiance and I love the show…while Joe and Abbie will be missed….please go forward….Gotta have Crane and Jenny and the treasure hunter Jenny used to fight with..handsome blond guy….if Joe cant come back…maybe the first hunter…Im sorry Ive forgotten his name….lets have a Season Four.
I love the show. Please do not cancel!!!!
Yes, bring it back, it’s an interesting show. Love Tom Mison, but Nicole seemed sad; unhappy.
Please DO NOT cancel! If the show was getting bad ratings the chemistry must not have been that great with Crane and Mills or people would be watching! The writers are simply doing the one thing that could possibly be done to bring life back to the show. I love the show and it’s originality, but unfortunatley something had to change and getting rid of Crane’s character would take away the one person who is carrying the show. I loved Abby’s character, but I am looking forward with hope that the writers will get back on track. Honestly, I loved… Read more »
Keep Sleepy Hollow! There are many stories left to tell!
I love Sleepy Holllow! Please do not cancel the show. It is one of the few decent shows on TV. I love the references to American History and the Bible.
Please renew. I love this show! I love Ichabod and Abbie but am intrigued about another witness. I often don’t get to watch on Friday night but that’s what hulu is for.
I also watch it on Hulu.
I love Sleepy Hollow…I’ve been watching it since the very first seasoned aired…I hope there will season 4 and more seasons after…I’m sorry to see Abbie Mills go but, she did a great job and will love to see what’s in store now
Please renew the show! I have watched it from the start! I love Tom Mison as Ichabod Crane. He is great! I will miss Nicole as Abbie, but can’t wait to see what’s in store for Ichabod now that Abbie is gone!
Bring it back with all the same people please
Please,don’t cancel the show all though Abbey will be missed. I love the way she ended it she is a extremely good actor. Best wishes to her she has alot to offer. She has good,thing coming its,only the beginning for her.
I love Abbi but the idea of a new witness is intriguing. Maybe if they would quit moving it people could and would watch it. I hope the show gets renewed.
MK. Don’t a cancel Sleepy Hollow..Introduce another witness, but be smart casting, make sure it is a good match for Crane.
Maybe change the airing day, Monday again. Can always make it a Netflix show , I DVR my favorites shows and then watch my other Netflix favs. Don’t let Tom leave!!! Lo ed show from the start.