Sleepy Hollow(TV Series) - Review

Sleepy Hollow(TV Series)

Plot summary:

In the year of 1781, after having faced The Horseman of Death in a battle to the death, Ichabod Crane is now awoken two hundred and fifty years later, and along with him, so is the horseman. Here, in the village of Sleepy Hollow, Crane meets Abigail Mills – a police lieutenant – who assists him in battling this Headless Horsemen once again, along with the other evil forces that come along the way, all while unraveling the mysterious grand scheme behind all this chaos that predates even the birth of their nation.

Review:

Sleepy Hollow has a pretty strong cast – the main characters that the story revolves around are portrayed well by their respective actors and actresses. Considering Ichabod Crane’s character; the soldier from a bygone age awoken once again to an unfamiliar time; Tom Mison plays his role brilliantly as his character struggles to learn the ways of the modern world whilst on his perilous quest to end a great evil. And Nicole Beharie takes on the role of Abigail Mills, the lieutenant who is learning to understand this new world of nightmares that have come to life – and which she has been introduced to. Nicole Beharie meets these aspects of her character well, delivering some convincing acting. There’s Lyndie Greenwood, as Jenny Mills – Abbie’s sister who have had a harder past compared to Abbie after they both witnessed an incomprehensible incident as children. Then there’s Katia Winter, who stars as Katrina Crane – Ichabod’s wife, Orlando Jones, who plays Captain Frank Irving, and John Noble, who portrays Henry Parish – The Sin Eater. Collectively, they all hit the mark in their performances, from the serious and suspenseful scenes to the dramatic and emotional scenes.

The plot is fantastic and very interesting, packed with some brilliant twists and backed by some good dialogues. And the storyline keeps getting all the more riveting as new monsters and obstacles pop-up, increasing the level of perils that the main characters have to face. I personally like the older style of Ichabod’s speech, as it should be, considering his character – it’s interesting to listen to and adds to the drama that unfolds within the story. The suspense is built up well when needed, and the music assists well in delivering its effects even more. And I love the theme music – that’s well-composed to meet with the eerie, sinister, and mysterious nature of the series. The visual effects are really good too, on the other hand. Plus the lighting variations also fit in well with the differing scenes, and blends well, especially in the darker settings. This series definitely keeps you glued to it.

Catch the trailer here:

Sleepy Hollow(TV series - 2013) - Trailer