Sleepy Hollow (2013)

Sleepy Hollow (2013) reimagines Washington Irving’s legend as a dark, modern supernatural thriller. After being mysteriously resurrected and thrust 250 years into the future, Ichabod Crane (a brilliant but anachronistic former Revolutionary War soldier and scholar) must team up with pragmatic police lieutenant Abbie Mills to investigate a string of grisly crimes that tie back to a conspiracy dating to the founding fathers. The series blends episodic crime-solving with a slow-burning, mythology-heavy arc about the Headless Horseman, ancient prophecies, and a cabal of powerful enemies. If you watch this show you’ll get: tense, action-heavy set pieces and horror-styled moments (fogbound chases, sudden shocks and grotesque supernatural foes); procedural investigation beats as Crane and Abbie gather clues and interrogate suspects; and ongoing serialized mystery that peels back layers of historical secrets and occult plots. The visual tone is moody and gothic—Sleepy Hollow itself feels like a character, with atmospheric nighttime streets, flickering lanterns, and a collision of 18th‑century sensibility with modern technology. The heart of the series is the chemistry and evolving partnership between Crane and Abbie: witty, fish‑out‑of‑water humor from Crane contrasts with Abbie’s hard‑nosed, trauma-tempered resilience, and both characters grow as they confront personal demons and larger supernatural stakes. Expect a mix of action, adventure, and crime procedural elements, with escalating stakes, moral dilemmas, and several twists as the show connects present-day events to hidden chapters of America’s past. Overall, Sleepy Hollow delivers a dark, suspenseful ride for viewers who like supernatural mysteries grounded in character drama—equal parts eerie atmosphere, investigative puzzles, and blockbuster-style confrontations.

Actors: Tom Mison, Lyndie Greenwood, Nicole Beharie

Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime

7.3 /10 7.3 /10