Sleepy Hollow, Fox's hit show that became an instant phenomena, unveils its season two premiere on Monday, September 22. As one of many SleepyHeads worldwide, the excruciating eight-month wait has been tough, though fans have kept each other company via rewatch parties and social media platforms. Producers at the San Diego Comic Con promise fans will be ecstatic and if the premiere is any indication, its going to be a nail-biting, spine-tingling, edge-of-your-seat, horror-driven ride! So buckle in and hold on tight! Where we left off....
The explosive season one finale delivered reveal, after mind-blowing reveal thanks to our mild-mannered, helpful loner Henry Parrish (John Noble) who finally shows his hand! Not only is he the Horseman of War, but also Ichabod (Tom Mison) and Katrina's (Katia Winter) son Jeremy! Though Jenny (Lyndie Greenwood) realizes who Henry really is, Headless makes sure she can't tell a soul and leaves her unconscious after causing her vehicle to flip several times. Captain Irving (Orlando Jones) is carted off to prison following his confession of murder to protect his daughter. Meanwhile Abbie (Nichole Beharie), who traded her soul so Katrina could be freed from Purgatory to stop the Horseman of War, is trapped in the Hellish realm! Then, in a cruel twist of fate, Henry immediately hands Katrina off to Headless (aka) her ex-finance Abraham Van Brundt (Neal Jackson) and imprisons Ichabod in his own grave!
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The premiere titled "Hellfire" is filled with everything SleepyHeads expect- humor mixed with lots of suspense, a glimpse into the life of one of our founding fathers, Moloch, Horsemen of the Apocalypse and let's not forget, shocking twistry (as producers call it)!
The episode picks up a year after we last saw our heroes as Abbie surprises Ichabod with an impromptu 250 yr 
birthday celebration! We learn that both of them lost their loved ones. Now they are even more invested in stopping Headless, as well as Ichabod's evil son Jeremy. According to an old sketch book of Benjamin Franklin's, there is a key that can open the doors to purgatory, which Moloch (Derek Mears) wants. Should he possess it, Moloch will have the ability to leave purgatory and gain entrance into our world with his army! In a flashback Ichabod recalls a key that Franklin had hanging off his kite during one of the scientist's infamous experiments in his quest to discover electricity. Realizing they need to locate the key, they decide to have a chat with Jeremy.
birthday celebration! We learn that both of them lost their loved ones. Now they are even more invested in stopping Headless, as well as Ichabod's evil son Jeremy. According to an old sketch book of Benjamin Franklin's, there is a key that can open the doors to purgatory, which Moloch (Derek Mears) wants. Should he possess it, Moloch will have the ability to leave purgatory and gain entrance into our world with his army! In a flashback Ichabod recalls a key that Franklin had hanging off his kite during one of the scientist's infamous experiments in his quest to discover electricity. Realizing they need to locate the key, they decide to have a chat with Jeremy.
Speaking of Jeremy...our dynamic duo has him locked up in the same bunker used to capture Headless, seemingly there to help them upon their requests, though begrudgingly. After questioning him about Franklin's lost key, things quickly go awry once Jeremy extracts the information he needs to assist Moloch! What ensues is an epic Sleepy signature twist! The episode continues to escalate, leaving the audience wanting more!
I have to give kudos to the brilliantly talented John Noble. For us Fringe fanatics, there is not a single trace left of our sweet, eccentric Walter, not to mention our Fake Henry Parrish! In a performance that rivals his role in the Lord of the Rings, Noble's ability to convey someone so devilishly evil shows why his addition to the cast was nothing short of genius. Jeremy's devotion to Moloch is so deeply entrenched within his soul, it's going to be interesting to see his road to redemption as the season unfolds.
For Icahabbie fans, you won't be disappointed as we see just how strong their bond is and the unwavering trust between them. It's no secret they will do whatever it takes as the two witnesses prophesied in the Book of Revelations, set to stop the coming apocalypse, even if that means sacrificing those they love!
Episode two "Kindred", introduces the new Sheriff in town, Leena Reyes (Sakina Jeffrey) who plans to clean up the nonsense going on. To say she will cause trouble for Ichabbie is an understatement, not to mention what she throws at Captain Irving, who is still facing murder charges stemming from his confe
ssion. Interestingly, Reyes does have ties to Abbie and Jenny's mother, who will be making an appearance this season as well. We'll learn more about her background and what happened after the Mills sisters were orphaned. After dealing with the criminal element as Border Patrol, Reyes brings a more cynical, hard-nosed dose of reality into the mix. Unwilling (or is she?) to see any of the craziness going on in Sleepy Hollow, her presence will definitely hinder our heroes' cause. Look for a jaw-dropping moment at the end of episode two that will leave fans in utter disbelief!
ssion. Interestingly, Reyes does have ties to Abbie and Jenny's mother, who will be making an appearance this season as well. We'll learn more about her background and what happened after the Mills sisters were orphaned. After dealing with the criminal element as Border Patrol, Reyes brings a more cynical, hard-nosed dose of reality into the mix. Unwilling (or is she?) to see any of the craziness going on in Sleepy Hollow, her presence will definitely hinder our heroes' cause. Look for a jaw-dropping moment at the end of episode two that will leave fans in utter disbelief!
Timothy Busfield's performance as the quirky, eccentric scientist Benjamin Franklin was fun to watch and made me remember why he's such a great actor. When I think of Franklin, I see him as a very serious scientist, however Busfield's version makes him much more humorous and light-hearted. "Don't be such a prude Ichabod", he flips after Crane finds him naked, flying his kite during a storm! It's these little idiosyncrasies that I love about Sleepy Hollow.
In final analysis, the sophomore premiere of Sleepy Hollow is sure to get fans worked up into a frenzy, anxious to see the season unfold. The producers have promised that by the season finale we will be blown away! This SleepyHead is up for the ride!
Don't miss an episode of Sleepy Hollow Mondays at 9pm on FOX and catch up on Season One now before the premiere on HuluPlus!
Sleepy Hollow Addicts Fan Spreecast- September 22 at 10p (PST)- join us as we discuss the S2 premiere and find out what's in store for episode 2, as well as what producers had to say at the San Diego Comic Con!
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