by Ken Parker
Sleepy Hollow (Fox) - Mondays -
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Initial Thoughts – I really didn't
want to watch yet another show about the supernatural but since it
had its debut a couple weeks earlier than most shows this fall, I
gave it a chance. The show is quickly developing a mythology that is
both interesting and entertaining. The link to the historical times
of the Revolutionary war is the most appealing aspect of its
mythology in my mind.
The Cast – Nicole Beharie as Abbie
Mills and Tom Mison as Ichabod Crane make a pretty good pair. They
are both capable actors and are supported well with other cast
members. The 'man out of time' angle is nothing original and only
adds some humor from time to time.
The Plot – The idea of fighting a war
against the forces of evil is also unoriginal. We see ghosts, the
undead and other creatures, some of which are well conceived and
others not so much. The rules surrounding the mythology haven't
quite gelled yet within the series but there is enough going on here
to keep viewers interest.
Highlights - It is good to see John Noble in a couple of episodes, hopefully he is in more. The missing head jokes are funny, at least initially. The Sandman creature was impressive.
Highlights - It is good to see John Noble in a couple of episodes, hopefully he is in more. The missing head jokes are funny, at least initially. The Sandman creature was impressive.
What's Next? - The series is only 13
episodes long and will be wrapping up on January 20, 2014 with a 2 hour finale. It has
already been renewed for a second season. The ratings have been good
for Fox.
