SLEEPY HOLLOW Returns, But What Can Fans Expect From Another Soft Reboot?

Rebooting the Formula

This wouldn’t be the first time Sleepy Hollow has executed a soft reboot of sorts. Characters played by Katia Winter, Neil Jackson, John Noble, Orlando Jones, and Zach Appleman were all axed in previous seasons to make allowances for shifts in storytelling. Now, with the loss of Nicole Behaire — one half of Team Witness — many will want to know if the show is still Sleepy Hollow without her. Just how many times can a series be rebooted before it becomes unrecognizable?

While that’s not for us to say, we can tell you that the premiere episode is a spiritual successor of sorts to season one’s pilot, with Crane finding himself in a strange location, friendless, and up against a formidable enemy. It’s familiar territory that long-term fans of the show will instantly recognize and feel at home with.

To overcome the many obstacles he faces, Ichabod will have to win friends and influence people, all while dressed in colonial garb and talking like a man from another century. Sound familiar?

Also, remember that moment from the pilot episode where Ichabod stumbled onto a road and was almost run over by a car? The show famously reprised that moment when Abbie found herself transported into the past in season 2 finale. Look for a similar (but far noisier) moment in the season 4 premiere.

The city may be different. The characters may be new, but the vibe is definitely the same. Which brings us to our next point.