Ep 12. Paradise Lost

Ichabod Crane and Abbie Mills are back on their mission to stop the Apocalypse in Sleepy Hollow season 2 episode 12. The episode is titled "Paradise Lost" and it begins with the two witnesses going through a rough patch after Katrina's sudden departure. The episode follows the duo as they face off against the Horseman of War, who's returned to bring Armageddon to their world.

To stop the Horseman, Ichabod and Abbie are forced to confront their own demons and resolve their differences. They team up with a new ally, Orion, a member of the angelic Host tasked with protecting humanity. The three of them join forces to retrieve an ancient artifact capable of stopping the Horseman in his tracks.

The search for the relic takes them to an underground catacomb where they must navigate through deadly traps and encounter demons guarding the artifact. The catacomb is said to be a gateway to paradise, but it's also a trap that can lead to one's demise. Ichabod and Abbie must use their wits and improvise to outsmart their adversaries and retrieve the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.

Meanwhile, Katrina tries to redeem herself for her past mistakes and help her former friends by staging a coup against the Horseman of War's master. Her plan involves channeling her long dormant powers and using them to raise Golem, an creature made of clay, to fight the Horseman's army. However, Katrina's plan goes awry when one of her allies betrays her and the Golem turns against them.

As chaos ensues, Ichabod and Abbie manage to return with the artifact and use it to weaken the Horseman of War. Orion sacrifices himself to protect Ichabod and Abbie from the Horseman's wrath, but the artifact's effects are temporary. The episode ends with the Horseman of War plotting his revenge and the witnesses questioning the price of their victory.

Overall, "Paradise Lost" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that explores the themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the price of power. The addition of Orion adds a new layer of mythology to the show while also serving as a catalyst for Ichabod and Abbie's character development. The episode sets up the final arc of season 2 nicely and leaves viewers eagerly anticipating the next installment.