Sleep Hollow TV show on FOX. Starring Tom Mison as Ichabod Crane. ©2016 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Tina Rowden/FOX.
SPOILERS for Sleepy Hollow’s season three finale. Fans had been worried the Sleepy Hollow TV show on FOX would be cancelled after its third season. After Nichole Beharie’s Lt. Abbie Mills was killed off in the season three finale, “Ragnarok,” FOX renewed Sleepy Hollow for a fourth season. There was quite a backlash.
A supernatural drama, the Sleepy Hollow TV series follows Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison). Crane is a Revolutionary War hero who is resurrected two centuries after his demise. As a prophesied “Witness” along with Mills, he must solve a series of supernatural mysteries. The chemistry between the Crane and Mills characters was a huge part of its audience appeal. Lyndie Greenwood co-stars as Jenny Mills (Abbie’s sister). The cast also includes Lance Gross as Daniel Reynolds and Jessica Camacho as Sophie Foster.
At the time Mills was killed off, it was reported that Beharie wanted off the cult drama series. During the May Upfronts, FOX boss Dana Walden was asked about the Sleepy Hollow season four renewal backlash. Here is more, from Deadline:
During an upfront press call today, Fox TV Group chairman Dana Walden was asked to address the controversy. Carefully choosing her words, she said “a variety of factors led to the ending” and that it was “not a decision we wanted to make” but “we were put in a position where we had to make it.” She noted that “while there was backlash, there was also enthusiasm” among fans about where Tom Mison’s character Ichabod Crane would go next.
Sleepy Hollow last week was renewed for a 13-episode fourth season, which will launch in midseason. Asked whether it will be the show’s final chapter, Walden said: “We are not announcing a final season. We are not sure if it’s a final season.”
TV Line adds:
Regarding the controversial decision to move on with a fourth season sans Beharie, Walden said, “What we know is that Tom Mison is a big star. And the Ichabod Crane character has been so central to the series and the storytelling and he feels like an original, big Fox character.
“We don’t feel like it has to be the end of the life of the show,” she added. “And while there was backlash [to the Season 4 renewal], there was also a tremendous amount of enthusiasm from fans about the show coming back and about Tom having the ability to be the center of the series and discovering new dynamics and new relationships. It’s a very original premise and we felt like it had greater life in it and that there was no reason to end it.”
What do you think? Since Beharie wanted to leave Sleepy Hollow, is the backlash fair? Will you give the fourth season of Sleepy Hollow a chance, or are you leaving with Lt. Mills?
I have definitely enjoyed watching this new 4th season with the new ensemble. I am enjoying the direction with new legends/myths that they are encountering and the storytelling. I have like the responsibility the show has shown protecting the young “witness.” Tom Mison is absolutely fabulous in his storytelling and his new compatriots, especially Jenny hit jump street at a gallop and never slowed. Very Professional. I would love to see it continue a while longer.
Am saddened that Ms. Beharie left the show, understandable there’s more for her out there. Yes it’s weird with the way the episodes are going but, Not sure if I like it yet, do enjoy Mr. Madison in the show, not so much with his side kick Ms. Beharie. Do hope your not cancelling it without a great end! Thank you for the sessions with Ms. Beharie and Mr. Madison there were AWSOME together!
That right there is why SH is cancelled. Beharie was NOT his sidekick despite every attempt to make her one. She was a co-lead, lead actress, protagonist, and witness.
Hi ! I will be VERY upset if the series is cancelled! I don’t believe TV executives know what they are doing ,this show is Hypnotic ,& very .Meditative& transfixing ! As a history lover & revalutionary war lover from Ohio ,with a collector in the family,I WSTCHED EVERY EPISODE EVERY SEASON ! OH WELL ,I GUESS FOX WANTS TO ABANDON LOYAL WATCHERS ,WELL WE DONT NEED THE SPONSORS PRODUCTS EITHER ! DUH ! BAD MOVE !
This is the best season since season 1!! I felt drawn in since the first episode of season 4! Bring it back I’ll be waiting
I want a 5th season. consider bringing back Hawley.
Somehow I feel obligated to watch this,. but I stopped enjoying it for a while now. I would like to see it bing cancelled if it continues on this level. Sorry for the people involved.
Already gone, sorry.
They could have used the book that they used against Pandora to tamper with her box in the previous episode to summon Abbie from the box. There were other ways then jus saying she’s gone that’s it…idk I still love Sleepy Hollow regardless!!! Its like an addiction!!!! I’m still sad though.
Im a die hard Sleepy Hollow fan but im not gonna lie i was really disappointed that Abbie gets killed at the end of season 3. They were the witnesses and I’m sure its gonna take a lot to keep it kicking without her. I really think she needs to come back for Season 5 at least some way some how.. I’m pissed that they killed Joe Corbin too. Jenny and him just got together then he dies that kinda sucked.I’m gonna keep watching the Show because I love it. I just hope that this speedbump doesn’t stop the show… Read more »
My husband really look forward to Sleepy Hollow and learn more about history from the program.
I will definitely give it a chance, I love this show.
I will definitely give it a chance but it will be hard to beat the chemistry between Ichabod and Abbie. I enjoy the historical fiction. My husband and I have also watched from the first episode.
I will give it a shot. I have watched it from day one and the dynamic relationship of Abby and. Icabob is the key reason for watching . i do like the show enough to see if they do it justice with season 4. Tom Myson. Is fantastic in his role so give him a great script to play.
please bring Abbie and Zack back to the show