Sleepy Hollow – This Is War – Advance Preview

   When I first heard of Sleepy Hollow was developed in a TV show, as I’m a big fan of the movie, I was very intrigued and doubtful how they could create a good show. The premise of the show seemed a lit far fetched and it could have easily gone wrong.
   But the team of writers really pulled it off and created an amazing show. The greatest thing about Sleepy Hollow is its multi dimensions. It deals with supernatural elements, with plenty of humor and suspense in a fast paced and fascinating storytelling. That’s why Sleepy Hollow quickly became my favorite new show of the past season.

   The other great thing in Sleepy Hollow is Ichabod and Abbie’s relationship. Thanks to Tom Mison and Nicole Beharie’s chemistry on screen, their duo has become one the best relationships on TV right now. It could have been a classic buddy cop duo with funny lines, but they really put it on another level, with those fun moments but mostly when they get more emotional. Their special bond is very interesting.

   So after nine months, tomorrow we will finally know what happens after the amazing and breathtaking season finale of last year. Ichabod was trapped under ground, Abbie was in purgatory, Katerina was kidnapped by the Horseman of Death, Jenny had a terrible car accident and the captain was sent to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. And all those bad things happened because of Jeremy, aka Ichabod and Katerina’s son, aka The Sin Eater, aka The Horseman of War. That surprise revelation was one the best moment on TV last year. John Noble is such a talented actor, it was a pity not to see him on screen since Fringe ended. I’m so glad to see him in Sleepy Hollow, and very excited to discover his work in this new season. He is the perfect choice to play Jeremy, the Horseman of the War.

   For those who feared the second season of Sleepy Hollow wouldn’t be able to keep up with the exciting and surprising storytelling of last year, they can be reassured because the season premiere,  “This Is War” will air tomorrow on FOX, is explosive, full of action and twists, and of course, there are some hilarious moments. I'm confident you won't be disappointed.
   Here’s a list of what you can expect from “This Is War” :

- The Horseman of War ! Yeah, we will finally see him, in his armor with his sword. I think he is scarier than Death, so it promises a great new season.
- Last season, one of the funniest moments were about Ichabod confronted to our new technology. Expect some new scenes in "This Is War". This time, Ichabod will have to deal with a phone (again, but not to call someone) and Abbie will teach him a new modern tradition. Ichabod's comments are hilarious.
- We will never guess where Jeremy starts the episode. It kind of reminds me of Walter in Fringe.
 - A special artifact from Benjamin Franklin will be the center of the episode. Because this artifact can do something very special, and quite useful for the forces of evil and the forces of good, expect both sides to do anything to get it. Exciting !
- The Horsemen of Death is back in Sleepy Hollow, cutting heads as usual.
- Crane will make a surprise revelation about his past. His flashbacks will be fantastic. I really enjoy how the Sleepy Hollow writers are continuing to write their own history with the American History of the Founding Fathers.
- War will deliver Moloch’s final plan to Abbie and Ichabod. It's quite terrifying but as least, we will know what is the big fight of the season.
- Ichabod and Abbie improved their fighting skills during the summer, and they even got new weapons. Ichabod's weapon is the best : a crossbow !
- Jeremy, the Sin Eater will eat someone’s sins. It's not Ichabod's, it's a woman' sins.
- Ichabod will have no choice but to get back to Purgatory, in order to try to stop Moloch’s plan.
- Abbie and Ichabod will start the episode in a very unexpected situation, and place. They’re back to Sleepy Hollow, alive and well but they have no memory of how it happened. And they believe Katerina and Jenny are dead… Of course, they’re not. But that could quickly change. Katerina is at the hands of her former lover, The Horseman of Death, and Jenny survived her car accident only to find her kidnapped, as well.

   I’m really excited about this new season of Sleepy Hollow, this show is unique, the first season was perfectly executed, with the fair amount of mysteries, suspense, revelations and humor. It looks like season two will be packed in the same way, and we will get even more episodes (18 this season !), I'm really looking forward this season.

   And finally, the quotes game ! Guess from which characters those quotes are :

“I should consider myself punked”   /   “I’d rather not discuss the past”   /   “Diligence is the mother of good luck”   /   “Anything can be tricked into believing a lie”   /   “War is hell”   /   “We are survivors, you and I”   /   “Magnificent”   /   “This Is War”.

   “This Is War” will air tomorrow on FOX. Are you as excited as I am about it ? Hit the comments !

About the Author - Romain Ossust

I'm a 28 TV addict. Here is a non exhaustive list of my favorite shows : Orphan Black, True Blood, Dexter, Weeds, Person of Interest, Criminal Minds, The Strain, 24, Ab Fab, Carnivale, The Leftovers, Lost, The Americans, Hannibal, American Horror Story, Once Upon A Time, Bates Motel, Desperate Housewives, Rectify, Ugly Betty, Scandal, Looking, Sleepy Hollow, Fargo, Banshee, The Walking Dead, Raising Hope, Orange is the New Black, Grey’s Anatomy, Reign, HIMYM, Girls, Game of Thrones, The Fall, Power, Black Sails, True Detective, ... For SpoilerTV, I'm reviewing The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, Looking, Sleepy Hollow, The Americans, True Blood & Orphan Black

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