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?
My husband and I are devoted fans of this show. We never missed it each week and always discussed the episodes afterward. It was really noticed and appreciated that thought and effort went into the plots and, of course, the terrific characters. They worked so well together and had just the right mix of humor, warmth, and complexity that made the show a real winner. We are devastated that ABC cancelled the show. Kudos to all the cast for a fantastic production. Hopefully, another network will pick up the show for next season.
Can’t believe it. Thought it was a great show. My husband and I both enjoyed it. Hope ABC can change its mind.
So upset that ABC cancelled Forever! This is why I hardly watch anything on ABC. All they play is crap and when they finally get a good show the get rid of it.
I am so upset by this. Forever was my favorite show. I cannot believe ABC cancelled this show. Big mistake
Really, well, I guess if you have a well written -acted show with great story lines, you will get cancelled. Networks seem to like “stupid” shows with no thought involved. Very sad to see Forever go. It made you think and wonder “what if”. Great use of one’s imagination. Then again, the television networks don’t want you to think too much– do they? ABC probably didn’t understand the show– too advanced for their thinking!
WAY too advanced!
They dont think with Brains. They think with money and stupid people that they are able to give more to them. Why a rich man isnt buying this stupid company.. and do something go about it. No only this Show. Get LOST ABC !
Miss you Forever..
Boo Hiss. I loved this show. The Networks have gone cookoo. I think it is just about time, we all stop watching the ABC, CBS and NBC networks.
What do we need to do to get this some where else to watch.
I agree with Mary in regard to being over 49. I work, but once home, I want to spend some time watching TV, and Forever was one of only 4 or 5 shows we looked forward to seeing every week. We loved how the past was intertwined with the present. We hope ABC changes their minds on this one. How will we ever know if Henry tells Jo his secret? Great writing and great cast.
Forever is great show! intelligent, witty, original, quirky and funny. So much better than any Shonda show. Forever has also spawned a less classy little brother on the CW. Pleaee change your mind and save the wonderful Forever.
Forever is a great show! I hope someone in TV and not premium cable saves it. Fresh, intelligent, unique take that has quickly been copied in a non classy brother in the CW. Please change your mind and give Forever a second chance
Ugh, this left me sad all day… My wife and I loved “Forever” and looked forward to watching it and then talking about it all week. The cast was so good and the writing was excellent – I will have my revenge ABC!
This was my husbands and my favorite show, we are very upset it is cancelled!! It was so interesting and funny with wonderful actors. Please bring it back!!!
There is so much garbage on television, why not allow a show of substance to survive. Everybody doesn’t want to see the bachelor!!! Bring Forever back! # forever for ever!!!
I am so disappointed, I love the show and he was great. It was a nice clean change from some of the extremely violent garbage and the ridiculous number of reality shows. There are very few shows I will even watch anymore. But nowadays if a show doesn’t create chaos that connects to that addiction to crisis, younger people don’t seem to like it. There is enough stress from all the frightening things and terrorism going on in the world right now, it was nice to watch a show that isn’t insanely crazy with all that garbage, but a nice… Read more »
ABC su—! They did not advertise this great show. Wonderful actors and a good storyline…wow I can see why they didn’t give it a chance….WHAT! I need to do something, join some petition to get this show back. What can I do?
Forever is a great tv series , don´t cancelled it . I ask if ABC is out of mind .