Doctor Henry Morgan may be immortal but his TV show isn’t. ABC has cancelled the Forever TV series after one season of 22 episodes.
On the Forever TV show, New York City’s star medical examiner (Ioan Gruffudd) can ascertain things that most can not because of his vast experience — he’s been alive for 200 years but can’t figure out the how or the why. The rest of the cast includes Alana de la Garza, Lorraine Toussaint, Donnie Keshawarz, Joel David Moore, and Judd Hirsch.
The series debuted last September to a 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.26 million viewers. The ratings grew for episode two but they started falling after that.
Though the Forever series had some very passionate fans, that devotion didn’t translate into positive ratings. The numbers were pretty poor for much of the season and the show ended up averaging a 1.12 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.93 million viewers.
As a result, ABC has decided against ordering a second season of Forever. The last episode aired earlier this week and unfortunately left viewers with lots of unanswered questions.
What do you think? Did you like the Forever TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season? Why do you think it didn’t catch on with a larger audience?
We were so disappointed this show was cancelled! Please reconsider!
This was an exciting, show with a very unusual and brilliant story concept so of course it did not last. If it could have seen the light of day in season 2 and had a chance to be ‘talked up’ by its loyal followers I think the ratings would have gone higher. But we live in a “satisfy me NOW” generation and unfortunately that includes the people that run the networks. They do not have the patience to allow their “baby” to grow and evolve, they choose abortion instead. Dr. Henry Morgan, his dad, the detective, the lab tech, the… Read more »
ABC, you made aHUGE mistake, this is a great show, it should not have been cancelled… Please reconsider…
It was a great show… different than any other with a twist to boot….I think it should return asap
We loved this show. Please don’t give up on Forever! It was a great show worthy of more time. Second Season Please!!
This was a very good show, I waited every week for it. Maybe it needed more advertising or earlier time schedule. I love the actors and would love to see it get a second chance
I really like the series and think it should be renewed.
I get it. If any shows have poor ratings the networks have to make money but the show should have an ending, happy or not. They always leave the audience hanging. I invested time to watch the show. Why would I buy the videos if there is no ending? Not happy.
Please bring back Forever, it was an amazing show and it ended on a cliffhanger. I neeeeeeeeed to know what happens!
This show was awesome….so intriguing and exceptionally written. Dr. Henry Morgan & Judd Hirsch are exceptional actors, as well as the supporting cast – Henry’s sidekick in the Med. Examiner’s office and the Detective!
Please give this show another opportunity to gather an audience, as it should have been given additional time. I just couldn’t wait for Season 2 – please give it another chance!
Beth Sinnott
I SO agree with everything you said, Beth, but I learned after NBC canceled “HARRY’S LAW” that networks do not care what the loyal fans have to say and how MUCH they may have liked the show. It’s the big $s that count with them.
I loved this show. Sorry it was cancelled. Should have given it another season.
go for second season great show
WTH!! I have been waiting for this show to return. I’m really tired of liking a show and it getting cancelled. Bring it back!! I want to know what happens.
Please don’t cancel Forever… Love it.. was hooked from watching the first one…
I loved this series, i was so anticipating making room in my schedule to watch it. It was a great fictional love story and full of life adventures.
So sad to hear of it’s cancellation.