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?
Why is it that every time a new program which has class and basic decency like the old days, where programs ran for years, they are cancelled. If it doesn’t have nudity and four letter words —– modern day society illiterates give it a thumbs down! How stupid are they!! PLEASE RENEW FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the best family show ever done, no swearing no sex please at least give us an ending. The cast were perfect together 4 million viewers agree.
I loved your role along with your excellent acting in the show, few actors possess the ability to incorporate drama and humor in the role they portray to make it worth looking forward to the next episode. You are amongst those who can. I thought the storyline was unique and and the show was excellent. I wished the powers that be had given it the chance it deserved for more viewers to regognize this. Looking forward to your next role, hope it will be soon
Wish they bring back Forever.
Very sad to see this series end after one season. Anxiously waited each week for the next episode. Unlike most shows on television today, this one was well written and acted . . . family oriented and unique from the onslaught of gory police dramas, mindless reality shows and sex laden sitcoms currently cluttering the airwaves. Apparently family friendly programming is a thing of the past. Not quite sure what demographic the networks are targeting for their ratings but from the look of the responses here . . . it would appear that they have missed the mark or are… Read more »
There aren’t many things I look forward to on television anymore not to mention just the simple pleasure of one hour a week to enjoy such a fine actor (and very good looking one I might add) and of course all the other supporting actors especially Judd Hirsch (the two of you were a great match) and great stories. I love shows that actually have an ending to them because those that continue get boring after awhile. I was listening to the new fall line up with my husband and realized “Forever” wasn’t on it. My heart dropped. Ioan please… Read more »
This was a remarkable show. Perhaps another network that really appreciates a good show and great acting not to mention an excellent writer, will pick it up like they did with LONGMIRE. Don’t give up just yet.
FOREVER IS THE BEST SHOW ON TV,GOOD ACTING,GOOD ACTORS,AND IT WAS FOR ALL AGES.
AL KOTLER
I think your a great actor and I loved the show.IHate they keep some shows on that need to go and the good one’s they take off.
If you like the show, write a letter to Netflix at:
100 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos, CA
and sign the petition:
https://www.change.org/p/warner-brothers-warner-brothers-fans-love-the-tv-show-forever/u/11428964
i was very disappointed Forever was cancelled. The scripts were very well thought out and very interesting. I looked forward to each week. I will follow on ABC to catch episodes again. I was really looking forward to watching again this fall.
A wonderful show with good plots and great actors. I will really miss this show and a lot of y friends will also.
I am very sadden about the cancelation of the forever series here I am waiting on the return of forever and I go to check on it to see what date it returns and its cancelled I just don’t understand when you, ABC we meaning my family and people like me who still have family night cant even sit down to watch a show with out having to close our kids eyes when ever something not appropriate pops on in the scene why cant you just leave forever alone we not only like the show but we were learning so… Read more »
I have commented before but I would like to add that I forced my family to watch the entire season, (I told them I wouldn’t bake their favorite cookies if they didn’t watch), none of them had heard of the show and were reluctant to watch a favorite show of their old granny. I got them to watch and after the first episode they were hooked, all four of them. They are busy people and work hours that get them to bed by 9 o’clock. So I am commenting for them. My comment is to reiterate my devotion to this… Read more »
If they refuse to bring this back will you be in a new series. I would be very sad if we don’t get to see you again. It’s a crime to let talented people go. I really, really, really loved this show, the entire cast.
Sally