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?
Excellent show. We love it. Bring it back.
Love this show. This has been my favorite show this season. Please renew. I think it has great potential for a second season, just to start. I loved the end of season 1 and can’t wait to see how it all turns out. i think they belong together . Can’t wait!!!!!!!
Really enjoy this show! Hope they decide to renew for season 2.
This really is one of the best shows on tv right now. It would really make me sad if they do not renew it.
Do not cancel this show, it is one of my very favorites. The characters chemistry & going back in time is interesting & informative. Keeps my interest when other “cop shows” are all about the same.
I love this show. I’m so very happy it’s not cancelled. I’m looking forward to next season…
How do you know it wasn’t canceled? I hope your right…do you have any inside info?
I love the show! Please renew
This a great show…. wait for it every tuesday……I hope it continues in the fall of 2015, But if it does .Henry with give Jo and sang & dance story about the Pix and its his uncle in the PIx you watch.
I love this show! Hopefully it will be renewed and not canceled. Much better than the endless CSI’s and NCIS’s Please keep this show around!!
A great thinking man’s show, interesting and informative.. Such a relief from the inane shows on tv today.. Deserves another season.
please please please don’t cancel this show!!!!! i love watching Forever because it is a true classic. I want this show to continue because its funny, entertaining, and altogether an amazing cast!
We love this show. Now that Henry has to tell Jo the truth it will be more exciting. Please don’t cancel this show, give it a chance.
Please DO NOT cancel this series. I only follow three series and this is my favorite! Henry is interesting and so analytical. Abraham and Lucas are great too. Actually, all the whole cast is good. I really enjoy this series and it would be a disappointment if it’s cancelled. I’m looking forward to seeing how Jo is going to respond when Henry informs her of his immortality. Are they ever going to be more than just friends? Is Henry ever going to tell Lucas? I’m hoping to find out!
I love this show. I’ve been fan of Ioan Gruffold for several years. (Check out the Horatio Hornblower TV mini series. Please don’t cancel the show. I’d suggest a 9:00pm time slot to draw more viewers. It’s the best series on TV!
I absolutely love this show. I hope it is renewed. It would be a mistake to cancel this series. The chemistry between the actors is awesome. That’s what makes this such a great show! The writing is also excellent.
Do Not cancel!! I love this show.