Network: ABC
Episodes: 22 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 22, 2014 — May 5, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Ioan Gruffudd, Alana de la Garza, Lorraine Toussaint, Donnie Keshawarz, Joel David Moore, and Judd Hirsch.
TV show description:
A fantasy crime drama, this TV series follows New York City’s star medical examiner — Doctor Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffudd), handsome man with a secret past. No matter how hard he tries, Henry can’t age even a single day — he’s immortal. He doesn’t know much about what happens when he “dies” except that everything on him disappears and he reemerges in a body of water, naked.
Henry doesn’t just study the dead to solve criminal cases however. He does it to try to solve the mystery that has eluded him for 200 years — the reason for his own inexplicable immortality.
Henry’s long life has given him remarkable observation skills which impresses his new partner, Detective Jo Martinez (Alana De La Garza). This piques her curiosity about who he is. Each new case and their budding friendship reveal layers of Henry’s long and colorful past. Jo’s sharp, no-nonsense instincts and her ability to close difficult cases have given her a tough-as-nails reputation on the force, despite also dealing with the untimely loss of her husband.
Lucas Wan (Joel David Moore) is a twenty-something self-proclaimed “artisan of death” and Henry’s worshipful assistant. He considers mortuary science an art, and Henry its Picasso. After transplanting to New York City from rural Ohio, Lucas worked up the courage to introduce himself to the star medical examiner at a crime scene.
A Brooklyn native, Detective Hanson (Donnie Keshawarz) works alongside Jo and has worked his way up to the NYPD’s elite squad of homicide detectives. He’s a family man who lives with his wife and two children in Queens. Unafraid of bending the rules to get the job done, Hanson is sometimes skeptical of Henry’s talent but often admires its effectiveness.
No one knows Henry better than his best friend and confidant, an antique shop owner named Abe (Judd Hirsch). The keeper of Henry’s immortality secret, Abe’s “carpe diem” philosophy inspires Henry to get more in touch with the beauty of living. Abe is not immortal but he is determined to make the most out of every moment of life.
Episode #22 — The Last Death of Henry Morgan
Henry and Adam have been on a long, unrelenting collision course, which is about to come to a head – possibly bringing about one man’s death – with only Jo standing in the way. Henry and Jo’s murder investigation into a museum worker’s death centers on a priceless missing ancient dagger, which not only ended the life of Julius Caesar, but also killed Adam the first time.
Meanwhile, Adam knows that there is something that Henry fears more than death – that Jo might discover his mystery. The two men tangle in a tumultuous game-changing confrontation.
First aired: May 5, 2015.
What do you think? Do you like the Forever TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Give the show a chance. Time slot could have been better given the competition as well. I am also sick of networks putting out good shows but not giving them a chance or having too high, too quick ratings expectations for every show. No wonder they’re losing viewers to cable and streaming, almost makes you give up on even trying a new network show since they are so quick to cancel if not an immediate hit.
Renew? Absolutely. Great show.
I hope Forever will be renewed for many seasons to come. Like how they weave history into the present…but please be careful about props. The pistol Adam shot Henry with is a one shot that requires some time to reload. There was no way he could have fired it twice without reloading. The cast dynamic is excellent. They make a wonderful team. Looking forward to next season.
I really love this concept of when Henry dies he disappears and reawakens under water. I really think at least one more season is necessary to bring this story to a conclusion. I would love to see Jo become immortal in the final episode so they can go through life forever.
I am currently working on edits for my first novel about immortality, titled Family. The story covers a 226 year period so far and I am going to continue with book 2
Please keep this show …..I love it…. Great cast and unique show.
I think the show “Forever” is a good fantasy mysteries on. Now that there is a possibility of Henry telling Jo the truth, the show can go in a whole new direction including a love interest and continuing on together with Henry and Jo (possibly) growing old naturally together, should Henry somehow become mortal.
This is a great show. ‘Forever’ is interesting and could generate many situations for stories that could be historical as well as up-to-date cultural events. Keep the show and have fun with the personalities, intelligence and humor of the characters.
Please renew it!
This show should absolutely be renewed. It is one of the better shows on TV.
Definitely one if the best shows on TV! One of the ONLY shows I watch in ABC.
Please renew this show. It is wonderful!!!!
NO! Don’t cancel Forever, it is my favorite show. If you have to, move it to another time slot and give it another year!!!
I so enjoy this show, the acting is superb and it is terrific to see Judd again. He add credibility to any project. The actor who plays Henry is delightful, besides being handsome he brings such charm and realism to his role. I look forward in following his career. Alana has been a favorite for many years, since Law & Order days and it wonderful to see her again. I was soooo relieved to see that the show is NOT cancelled, it is so different than other shows, completely captures my imagination. Now that Henry has laid Abagail to rest… Read more »
I love this show! I hope it’s renewed!
I love the show “Forever.” I hope it will not be cancelled. It has a great cast and is very entertaining. The plots and the writing are great. I like the mystery of going back to the past. Please do not cancel this show.