I saw the news about the renewal and smiled, then heard that only 13 episodes were ordered for the first season, and my smile faded.
I wouldn't be surprised though if shorter seasons become the norm. It may be a strategy for the survival of drama (and other) series on television in today's market.
I was really surpised years ago when I got hold of an ADDAMS FAMILY episode guide (from the classic 1964-66 series) and saw that there were something like 30 episodes per season. Then a few years later I was going through a Peter Gunn episode guide and learned that in 1958-59, around 36 episodes was "a season."
Times have certainly changed! Aren't you glad!
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(and I'll just comment that watching Sleepy Hollow on iTunes on an a la carte basis is WAY preferable to watching a "free" broadcast laden with pop-ups, banners, studio logos, and INCESSANT commercial "breaks".
G.