As viewers are no doubt aware by now, ABC has decided to cancel their Forever TV show after one season of 22 episodes. Series star Ioan Gruffudd took to Instagram to send a message to the show’s loyal viewers.
He wrote:
My dear friends, fans, supporters.
Tonight, as you all now know, I received a phone call that I was hoping not to receive, and to be honest I really wasn’t expecting it. I knew the numbers hadn’t been great, but I also knew the studio and the network both loved the show, and of course that it had an incredible fan base…so I thought we were in with a pretty good chance.
But sadly no, this time the cards weren’t dealt in our favor. Show business is like that. Hell, life is like that. You ride to the top of the wave and then you come crashing down again. I asked Alice to send out the sad news because I was a little bit shaken up and needed time to gather my thoughts.
So I sat down and started reading the thousands of Tweets in response to the announcement. And the more I read, the more I couldn’t believe it. The love, the sense of solidarity, the hope, the kindness, the support. Not just for the show, but for each other. And slowly I began to focus on what we had gained in the past year, rather than what we had lost in the last five minutes. I was overcome by a sense of gratitude. To have met you all and to have you all rooting for me and the show. At having a chance to play the role of my dreams, even if it was only for a year. To have been given the chance to bring Henry to life.
Watching the interaction of the FOREVER fans come together and share their love for the show has been breath-taking. It was you guys who held me up when I thought I could no longer go on. (Those days were LONG!) You made me smile when you pointed out the little things I did on screen that I thought had gone unnoticed. You gave me confidence when I accidentally found myself reading less than shining reviews. You were always with me, every step of the way, waving your flags, shouting your support for the show. It’s been an incredible, wonderful year, one that I will never, ever forget.
And guess what? The memories belong to us. We get to keep them ‘forever!’ Thanks again a million times for your unwavering support. Stay strong, be brave, and show kindness as often as you can!
Ioan xxx
What do you think? What do you think of Gruffudd’s message? Why do you think Forever has such a passionate viewership yet the ratings weren’t very good?
im mad and shock that ABC cancelled this Show…. dammit!
I loved the show and was looking forward to season 2 with Henry, Abe and Jo. I am so surprised that it is canceled. I hope the studio reconsiders.
Like everyone else, I loved the show and could not wait to watch it the day after I taped it. It was exceptional and some people cannot grasp the intent of the show so they did not give it a try. I loved the past stories and the voice over. I was a big fan of Moonlight and that only had 16 episodes. In both shows a hero is demonstrated and saves the day. I loved how the writer had to explain all your knowledge in a believable way and the humor in it was so great. I hope the… Read more »
I am sad. Like Deanna, I don’t watch that many shows because most of them are c**p (imho) and have no underlining moral lessons to learn from. Just instant gratification..the more the merrier. And the rate things are going, I have no more hope for TV. Why can’t we have shows like Barney Miller (taught me how to interact with different people), Taxi (being comfortable in your own skin and not trying to be someone else), Star Trek The Next Generation (understanding situations and people from a view other than yours), M.A.S.H (learning to stand up for what is right… Read more »
Loved the show! Unbelievable that the network would cancel it! I also only watch three shows and Forever was one of them.
I just heard the awful news, that there is no season 2 of Forever! Mr Gruffudd, you are truly a versatile, elegant and creative actor and I hoped that FINALLY this was truly recognised, and that along with the innovative writing and cast that you would make a weekly TV appearance for a longtime to come…I was a fan of Bones (overall show and Booth rather than the robotic examiner) however the combination of wit, gentleness and tortured humanity from seeing too much, that Ioan Gruffudd brought to the character of Dr Henry Morgan was a unique combination I will… Read more »
From “Amazing Grace” to “Horatio Hornblower” to “The Fantastic Four”, and finally into our homes every week with “Forever”, we at least had the opportunity to see what a gifted actor Mr. Gruffudd truly is. Judd, Alana, and the rest of the stellar cast weren’t too bad either!! I never missed an episode and I am sorry to see it cancelled. There is always hope for a reprieve. Even NCIS had a rocky start and look where Gibbs and Abby are now!?! Fingers crossed.
Finally a show that is different from all the other BS shows that are out there, and what do they do?? Cancel it!!!! This is rediculous, guess they didnt show enough skin and sex for it to make it in todays world. Great story line every week, and I agree ABC did nothing to promote such an excellent show! I blame the network…..I am so tired or reality television shows taking the front runner of TV and good drama and story-lines going to crap. DUMB ABC, DUMB!
This is an absolute travesty! The shows fan base was only growing. This show had more potential than almost anything else ABC had to offer. It need a better chance on a better night!!!!!!! This shows absolutely deserved to be kept!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I for one have just about had my fill of ABC’s bad decision making!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really?……Am i to late to get in on the campaign. To save forever?? Please tell me that there is a chance. To see it back!!!!! Please at least dont leave us hanging.that makes it so hard to want to try the new shows when you dont give them a chance….
I would live for tuesday nights….wow you wont catch me trying to find a new show just to leave me hanging…..Please??????
This is truly sad news! I’m shocked that Forever is being cancelled. What a waste, I loved this show! It was great entertainment, and the acting was superb! Much better than those sick reality shows with dysfunctional people doing and getting paid to be dysfunctional! I hope and pray that another network picks this fabulous, entertaining, show up for at least another season. It’s a no brainier !!!!!!!!!!
WOW, I am really, really disappointed that they cancel this unique series. There are so many shows on that aren’t even worth the electricity to turn my TV on. Maybe HULU, or NETFLIX will pick this up, just wishful thinking, I guess.
Ioan Gruffudd was excellent as Dr. Morgan thru the ages. This was one of my favorite shows of all time, and I have been watching TV for many decades. I will certainly miss this show, it leaves an open unplanned hour in my weekly entertainment.
Hope to see sexy and brilliant Mr. Gruffudd in something else soon!
There are not very many shows that I get into- a show has to really be something to make me not do the millions of other things I have to do and sit down to watch TV. This show was one of 3- yes only THREE- shows I watch. I don’t waste time with half the crap on TV. I truly enjoyed this show- I saw a preview for it before it started and had it ready to DVR and fell in love! I love the idea of it, the acting is stellar, and the storylines are intriguing! I agree… Read more »
PLEASE Sign the below Petition to save FOREVER and PLEASE Keep Passing it on so it stays at the top for all fans to sign:
https://www.change.org/p/abc-warner-brothers-bring-back-forever-please
What a classy comment from a true gentleman. I will really miss “Forever I’ve gotten to really enjoy it. It is very much a kind of show that appeals to the ones of us who are above 40. I fo under every episode very interesting and thought provoking. I’m so sorry it was cancelled I wish another network would pick it up and go with it I’m sorry to see it go.