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?
To be honest, as an actor, it is ms Beharies’ decision to either stay or go, but she was amazing in that story and she will still be amazing, but if she decides to say goodbye to the adventurous life with Mr. Mison, it will be sad, but alright. ” the best you can do is continue your mission” quote from season 3 episode 9. (Quote by Betsy Ross and Ichabod Crane)
Please keep sleepy hollow. It is basically all I watch because I don’t want to watch anything else. This series is awesome and Abbie was a big part in this, but it would be nice to see new faces in sleepy hollow season 4. Especially the new ‘ you know who’ . So please keep the seasons running.
Please renew Sleepy Hollow. It is an amazing show!
Bring back Sleepy Hollow. Great show. Great characters and stories. Love the humour.
Okay, I’m a huge number 1 fan of Sleepy Hollow. I have been watching it ever since the First season of Sleepy Hollow came on. I am a concerned fan that Sleepy Hollow won’t be renewed. But if you watch closely to the end of the season finale you will understand my frustration. I don’t care what other fans think or say anything about it. I am asking you politely to please renew it. I want to know what happens next. Your show Sleepy Hollow has made a huge impact on me.
Bring Sleepy Hollow back – I think the show will be fine without Abbey and looking for the new witness is a good start…it’s a new adventure which I am looking forward to watching 🙂
I love the show. I was a huge Buffy fan and sleepy hallow brought back that love for TV. I’m not always able to watch exact night it’s on but I always catch up. The reason why I love the show so much is the creation and development of character as well as relationships and the team building. Also, it’s very interesting to see the alternate reasons for early American history. It’s creative, fun, and interesting. It’s a fantastic alternative to the reality stuff that isn’t worth anyone’s time. Last, there is so much left undone and so much you… Read more »
Awesome twist I recommend… Abbie’s sister is pregnant with joes baby and the new witness in the world is Abbie’s niece! Please bring sleepy hollow back!!!!!!
I love the show. Abby will be missed but we need to find the new witness.
Please renew Sleepy Hollow. Love the show. Bring Abbey back. If Icobod could be 230 years old I’m sure Abbey can find a way back. She is such a strong woman figure and hero.m
I love sleepy hollow me and my mum look forward to it every week it’s the highlight best show out at the moment
Please renew sleepy hollow I am from the uk and we love it my wife and I
Can’t get enough of the show we talk to are frends and family and we all think it is a great show so please renew the 4th season
Please renew Sleepy Hollow please. I’m from the UK and love the show. I believe the story steel has plenty of twists and turns left. Shame if it goes off air for good.
Great show that deserves to be brought back. I believe Abbie should be brought back because the chemistry developed between her and Crane is extremely entertaining and it would be a shame to waste that rapport. One of the reasons I watch the show is to listen to the bantor between Crane and Abbie.
I love this show so please bring it back and bring Abbie back with it. The chemistry between the two was enchanting to watch. Please 🙁