Though Forever has been struggling in the ratings, ABC has ordered nine additional episodes, bringing the first season tally to 22 installments.
On the Forever TV show, New York City’s star medical examiner is Doctor Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffudd). He can ascertain things that most can not because of his vast experience — he’s been alive for 200 years but can’t figure out how or why. The rest of the cast includes Alana de la Garza, Lorraine Toussaint, Donnie Keshawarz, Joel David Moore, and Judd Hirsch.
The show debuted in late September and got off to a poor start, following the season premiere of Dancing with the Stars on a Monday night. It attracted a 1.5 rating with 8.26 million viewers. The following night, in its permanent timeslot, the demo rose to a 1.8 rating but viewership dropped to 6.62 million.
In week two, the ratings tumbled to a 1.4 in the demo with 5.66 million. In week three, they fell even lower and the numbers have been hovering around a 1.1 rating with fewer than five million viewers.
While Forever can hardly be considered a ratings success, the network apparently feels its performing well enough to be given some more time. They may also not have anything better to put into its place.
The show also sees significant percentage gains in the Live+7 reports, an indication that people are watching Forever but it’s not “appointment television.” ABC recently touted that Forever saw an 82% boost in the Live+7 ratings for October 14th — going from a 1.1 rating to a 2.0 rating. That seems impressive but it’s important to remember that all the rest of ABC’s shows (ones with better “live” ratings) also saw big boosts. For example, that week’s How to Get Away with Murder bumped from a 2.8 to a 4.9 demo rating.
In the long run, unless the ratings improve, it’s hard to imagine that Forever will see a second season.
But, what do you think? Have you been watching Forever? Do you think it’s a better show than what the ratings seem to indicate?
I absolutely love “Forever”! It’s fun with unpredictable storylines. Glad to know more episodes were ordered and will hope for renewal. DWTS has been great. But, I’ve seen enough tangos, sambas, waltzes and jive to last me for a very very long time. “LONG LIVE FOREVER!!!”
This show is fantastic..it is done well as he shows clips of Henry’s past and how the have impacted his views on everything. I am hooked it is one of the few shows my husband watch together. It is so much than the other shows on the other networks
I’m happy to see a show that makes a person think. The story line is great and the acting is fantastic! Hope it lasts a very long time!
I love forever show.I love how they go back in time. Awesome actors and actresses .Please don’t take this show off.
This show has great writing, superb acting, and an imaginative premise. I love it and hope it lasts for many seasons.
I love this show and I love Henry he is wonderful sexy handsome more charisma than anyone I have seen on tv in a long time. Please don’t cancel this show but if it does get cancelled please hurry and put Henry in another show quickly he needs to be seen by lots of women.
I love this show and Henry is the best actor I have seen in a long time. He has charm charisma, amazing screen chemistry and great hair. He could make any show a success and Judd hirsh is always an asset to any show. I hope this show makes it and if not please put Henry in another show quickly.
Absolutely LOVE this show!!! I really hope they keep this show on TV. I do watch Scandal and How to get away with Murder, but I”ve also added Forever to my DVR! I love the relationship between Henry and Abraham…. Also the way the Henry’s co-worker is trying a little bit at a time to get Henry to open up and get closer to those in his lift. PLUS….I can’t wait to meet the guy that is stalking Henry!!! They just CAN NOT take this show off the air!!!
I really enjoy this show, I’m happy to see there will be a full season just hoping it gets renewed.
I would be very disappointed if this show does not return. I don’t watch of the “popular” shows and it seems like the ones I do like get cancelled….when is ABC going to wake up and get rid of Revenge….what else can Emily do?….This show needs to stay…I always look forward to it and Ioan is adorable.
This show is awesome! ABC needs to have faith in it growing. And advertise more!
I have been impressed and thoroughly entertained by Forever every week. ABC needs to continue to show faith in the show and allow it to grow. Each week they add background and depth to the characters. The network needs to let it continue to grow.
Not only the best new show of the season, but simply the best one going. Strong cast, excellent acting, good stories, decent mysteries, different take on the immortal genre (father/son), very likable intelligent characters, avoidance of the sophomoric banter of many leading shows.
This is a great Show! My husband and I love it. we look forward to it every week. Please don’t cancel it. This is a great show. Unique, like nothing else on T.V.
It’s one of the best shows this season and I would be very upset if the show gets cancel.
I’m glad they ordered more episodes. Ioan Gruffud is fantastic , charming and sexy as
Henry Morgan.
I am VERY happy to hear ABC has ordered the full season! This year I drastically reduced the number of shows I spend my time on, and Forever was one of the very few to make the cut. It’s a shame to be in such a difficult timeslot AND against Person of Interest, but that’s what DVRs are for and I never miss either show. I love the actors, the smart writing, the subtle humor and the mystery, and enjoy the case-of-the-week format while still being invested in the running mythology. The flashbacks are great, and I can’t wait to… Read more »