FOX announced early renewals for Gotham, Empire, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine at today's TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour. Sleepy Hollow , however, is in a wait and see mode. The network has requested some creative changes of the producers, as they decide on a renewal.

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Dana Walden. Co-Chairman/CEO, Fox Television Group told reporters that the show would be crafted as a more episodic, less serialized show moving forward. "We were responding to the fact that the show has a high level of difficulty," Walden said, referring to the mix of fantasy, period, and iconic characters that Sleepy Hollow incorporates."It's a very difficult balance. We felt that it got a little overly serialized," Walden explained. "We also want to return the fun a little bit." Ultimately, FOX feels that Sleepy Hollow may have become both too dark and too complex to reach a large audience.Walden elaborated on the networks goals in a small group of reporters post-panel."Right now we don't have any creative changes," she said when asked if there may be adjustments to either the on screen or behind-the-camera talent associated with the series. "It was more storytelling, and format, and trying to create a show that is easier to access week-to-week. So that you don't have to feel that in order to tune into episode 3 of our new run that you have to go back and watch the first two. So we're looking for some greater procedural stories and maybe toning down the apocalyptic vision that existed in the initial episodes."We will keep you updated as details emerge.

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