SLEEPY HOLLOW: Tom Mison in the “Ragnarok” season three finale episode of SLEEPY HOLLOW. ©2016 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Tina Rowden/FOX
Spoilers! Season three of FOX‘s Sleepy Hollow TV series went out with a bang. In the penultimate third season episode, the show killed off the late Sheriff’s son, Joe Corbin (Zach Appelman). Sleepy Hollow has survived the departure of other heavily featured actors including Orlando Jones, John Noble, and Katia Winter. Friday’s third season finale death was a game changer, though. Nicole Beharie’s Lieutenant Abbie Mills, who, along with Tom Mison’s Ichabod Crane, is one of the two main characters, sacrificed her life to stop the Hidden One.
In an interview with TVLine, Sleepy Hollow showrunner, Clifton Campbell, said that while there will still be references to Beharie’s Abbie, the character is gone. He said the actress will not return to the show as Abbie Mills. He did say the “idea of her” will be around in the future, “but not as the character Abbie Mills.” Do you think that leaves wiggle room of some sort?
As mentioned in the report, Abbie’s death will “activate another Witness.” If Sleepy Hollow is renewed for a fourth season, Crane will have get to her, before the government does. Here is more from Campbell, via TVLine, on his plans for season four, should FOX renew the supernatural drama.
TVLINE | What can you tell me about the group that Ezra mentioned to Ichabod in the graveyard at the end of the episode? How might it manifest next season?
That’s our way in to a Season 4 that looks forward to the different understanding about what being a Witness is all about. We ran the clock out on both Abbie’s Witness relationship and how she was instrumental in bringing Ichabod into this world, and understanding and giving context and framing to what it meant to be a Witness. Then her job was done, and she did what all Witnesses apparently do, which is to pass the essence of their soul on through the bloodline. The organization… is something we’re exploring should we be fortunate enough to have a Season 4.
TVLINE | Having Abbie sacrifice herself twice in the same season — fans might think, “Well, you brought her back last time…” What’s the fundamental difference between her going into the tree and her willingly entering Pandora’s box?
Well, she knew she wasn’t coming out of the box in the finale. She knew, because of what they learned in the catacombs, that the box was missing its hope, which is at the center of darkness and gave it context, gave it form. She knew she was giving herself to the box… that that meant she would not be coming back.At the midseason break this year, it was more immediate. The Shard of Anubis was going to blow; her sister and Crane and everybody in close proximity could suffer catastrophic loss. Abbie knows she’s giving her life up at the end of Season 3 to save the world. The difference is, from the audience’s perspective, is [at the midseason break] she had fallen into a realm that we didn’t know about. She didn’t die.
What do you think? Did you watch the Sleepy Hollow TV show’s third season finale? If FOX renews Sleepy Hollow for a fourth season, will you watch it, even though Abbie is truly dead? Tell us.
I think her going into the box gives it hope back. I am wandering if she will come back.Sometimes things like this are done to get “a Raise” or a bigger part. But they meant to make you wander. I hope she does because she is a good character. But Icabod going to Washington leaves a possible another Bones cross over? New characters? Its no telling.
You can tell the people that wasn’t here for Nicole/Abbie just look how many people think the show will be better if they get a s4 “DID YOU NOT WATCH S2 AND 3 THEY BOTH SUCKED”. It only lasted as long it did because of abbie fans and killing her off just lost them majority of their fandom. No the show will not get any better and to say she did all she can do is bs. Why wasn’t a new witness activated when crane died so they can mess me with that crap. They sent her off ****** as… Read more »
There was no body to bury…I was surprised to even see a tombstone…it gave me the impression of a dead..not dead…senerio…anyway it was a sloppy ending.
Not watching ever again. The writers, showrunners have once again proven they do not know what they are doing. Even taking out the Abby death, there was hole after hole. Shame on them for having so little respect for the viewers.
One comment from a viewer defines what is going on with Sleepy Hollow…that they are writing it as they go along. The first season was so good with some thought behind it but when they killed the original premise with the whole headless horseman thing it all ended. It always seemed Abby’s affection for Icabod never reached the affection Icabod had for her. Big problem with the show is how the portray women as masculine and men as femmine. Abby always seemed to to be some kind of warriers where Icabod acted like he should be wearing an apron making… Read more »
I second Anthony – MAKE SEASON 4 HAPPEN AND BRING BACK NICOLE BEHARIE!!!!!
I might watch without the specific character of Abbie,but not sure I would watch without Nicole Beharie. The character of Abbie and the chemistry between Beharie and Mission is one of the main reasons I watched the show. Crane alone is not enough to keep this show going.
it is so frustrating when it is terribly obvious that whoever writes these articles doesn’t actually bother to watch the show. Abbie sacrificed her life to stop the hidden one, not Pandora.
Thanks for the correction. There are 600 recent/current/upcoming scripted television shows so it’s a little tough to watch all of them.
Readers don’t expect any one person to watch all the shows that exist… Simply that writers refrain from just using a search engine to do their best guessing when posting content relevant to a particular show.
I am sorry. I was rushing and am a bit behind in watch. Thanks so much for the catch. Sorry for the stupid.
No I will not watch! The story needs both characters without them there is no point. Plus Nicole Beharie was treated with great disrespect on and off set! I am done!
Yes, I would watch it. I think there is a lot of potential to bring the story line back to it’s roots with Crane and the horsemen after the season finale. He is the only character that really can’t leave the show, if you think about it.
But the show was not created to be all about Crane. He is boring by himself. He will need someone to play off and have chemistry with. And Jenny will not do. Yeah, the two work well together, but she is no Abbie. The show will sink like a ship and deserve what it get. They do not have the talent aboard to pull off a decent show.
Please don’t insult brilliant writing and grand performance with stupid threats!!! Its not a show for all perhaps it got to compleax and well done for you it was Abby’s time! I pray this show get renewed!!!!!
Brilliant writing? Grand performances? What show are you watching?
Hey Bob you can not watch ! The show and characters are like nothing else . Better then ex men sagas just most creative and well done story telling. Would be a shame to loose. Please renew #SleepyHollow!
Yes we will watch it. The next season could be the most exciting yet.
I do not think so, you and others are in for a big surprise. Tom is already negotiating a contract for less screen time. So, most likely there will be a bunch of regulars and recurring actors who he dole out tasks to and you will not see him throughout the episode. Maybe in the middle and at the end.
That was his season 3 contract, please stop speaking about thing you know nothing about. Tom will have to carry the show, or they won’t renew it.
I think he needs to leave Sleepy Hallow and find his roots with the show and new new characters…that can act. And enough of Betsy Ross already!
Well, in general, I love the show will always llove the show no matter what and it always have it’s support.
I truly hope to see a 4th season.
Beharie is such a good actress and would love to see her return as a different character if not Abbie Mills. Two of the main characters since season 1 were the main reason they kept the shw afloat.
Do to how it ended, the story needs a second witness because we fans feel upset and left in the dark and it is only fair to do justice somehow. Just bring back Nicole Beharie.
Shorter terms….. MAKE SEASON 4 HAPPEN AND BRING BACK NICOLE BEHARIE!!!!!
Love how history and the supernatural are inter-twined. My kids actually ask about history now! Please renew and move it from the Friday death time slot!!!!
Actually it’s probably doing more harm than good for kids now a days and probably think this is the real thing. It’s ok for those of us that actually learned American history but kids are only being taught world history…and as for Betsy Ross…well ..Icabod Crane comming back from the dead is more believable.
I am disappointed Abbie is dead. The show won’t be the same, but I will still watch it.
The ending was a letdown..her death would have ment more if she was struck by a car. At least there would have been a body to bury and a funeral to attend.
yes I will still watch it with out Abbie. The show is great. Renew it please.
I’ll have to turn to fanfiction as usual with anything I like.
Total Bullsh*t
How so?