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?
Sleepy Hollow is one of the best things Fox ever did. High production values, killer-handsome leading man, great stories. Please don’t cancel it! It is unique amongst all the rest of the stuff on TV these days.
The original premise of Sleepy Hollow was fantastic. However, the writes moved away from the long view arc of the first season into a series of mellow dramatic small plots pieced together and a new monster every episode. It became tiring. The writing is witty and sharp, but the storylines lack. I hate that they killed off Abbie, but if they can reign in and tighten up the show and focus on the original premise, it could be great again. The cast is superb. It would be such a shame to waste such a great idea and an incredible group… Read more »
Love this show and the followers are growing. I would really like Abby brought back. Crane and her were so great together. i will watch it either way but will miss her and him together.
Please don’t cancel sleepy hollow. I love the show. The way it ended brings a completely new storyline in. I think the secret government agency would be great and I loved and was so surprised that their father was aware of this world. He would be a great addition!! I loved him on NYPD blue!!
Please use the new story line to make it new!!
I love Sleepy Hollow…. Crane is wonderful: I love his observations of the 21st century and his recollections of the Revolution. Pandora was too much.. don’t give one demon story-line the entire season. I like variety…. I can’t wait to hear what Crane says about the upcoming Presidential elections!!! Please keep it going.
please renew sleepy hollow, I love this show from day 1 and I would hate tose the show end. It would be great if abby mills could be brought back, to me she’s a major part of the show and a great witness with Icabod. Please bring back bring the show back it makes my friday nights/
I also looked forward to it. The highlight of my week.
I sure hope you bring sleepy hollow back loved the show I never had time to watch on TV but I got to see all the episodes on Hulu so please bring sleepy hollow back
Please don’t cancel sleepy hollow..other than gotham & suites & sleepy hollow tv sucks..I enjoy watching it with my wife & we are looking forward 2 finding out what happens next..hope Abby returns in some form..maybe spirt form..idk but I hope it’s renewed..
Do not cancel and bring Abby back!
Cancel it if NICHOLE BEHARIE is no in the cast!!
Please renew – and bring Abby back – even if for a shortened season.
We love watching Sleepy Hollow! It would be a shame to end it like this. There is definitely unfinished business between Abby and Crane. My family is hopeful that it will continue for many years to come!
PLEASE renew Sleepy Hollow for another season and bring the show, and Abbie, back. And I don’t care how you explain it (i.e. supernatural resurrection, season 3 was a ‘dream’ – it worked for Dallas, etc.) or don’t explain it all … just have her there. There is still plenty of unfinished business between Abbie and Ichabod … and don’t pretend not to understand that sentence. Every fan of Sleepy Hollow wants to see that relationship develop into what we all know is there under the surface, along with dealing with the evils trying to destroy Sleepy Hollow. As for… Read more »
Please give Sleepy Hollow a chance and renew it for another season.
I blame Fox’s executives for the poor ratings, look Sleepy Hollow had great ratings on Mondays, but they moved it to Fridays. Instead of the executives doing the right thing,by moving it back to where it succeeded, they’ll cancel it. Executives don’t want to admit to their mistakes. Thanks Fox for killing what was and still is a great show.
Please renew Sleepy Hollow. It is great show and I LOVE the show. It’s different from other every day shows. I know FOX can keep it a great show like it has done in the past. There are actresses who can become a witness to help keep the story going. There so many routes the show can go!!! I can even think of ideas for the show. Please renew Sleepy Hollow for a 4th season and more. People who think negative of the show have no imagination!!!! That’s what makes this show great!!!