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?
There was no real advertising for this show. I never saw any of the actors on any talk shows like a lot of other shows I read that it had been renewed late last year but I am really bummed they were cancelled. ABC had a winner here but they did not even try to make it known. Can you imagine how the girls on the TALK would have welcomed the Dr.
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The reason for Forever’s low ratings? maybe..I dunno..the random air-dates (airs one week, skips a few weeks, airs again, skips another few weeks but airs the next week after like any other TV series). Personally that almost lost my interest. But a season two definitely would’ve been worth it! So sad it’s cancelled.
Forever was one of my favorite shows. I am very upset that it has been cancelled. If there is any way that I can do something to keep it on the tube, I will do it.
Dear ABC, Why do you do that? Can’t you tell when a show is growing a fan base? Give it a little bit more time. There is a lot of competition out there, more than ever before…people need time to find “Forever”. Once they find this show, they will not leave, ever. You keep doing this. Have a little faith in the decision you made to run the show in the first place. You are even being copied in the movie theater…watch the clues…don’t be tossed about by an outdated rating system that doesn’t factor in all the curves in… Read more »
Dear ABC, Why do you do that? Can’t you tell when a show is growing a fan base? Give it a little bit more time. There is a lot of competition out there, more than ever before…people need time to find “Forever”. Once they find this show, they will not leave, ever. You keep doing this. Have a little faith in the decision you made to run the show in the first place. You are even being copied in the movie theater…watch the clues…don’t be tossed about by an outdated rating system that doesn’t factor in all the curves in… Read more »
Such a great show! So disappointed ABC decided to cancel it. I don’t watch much major network television, but “Forever” was one of the exceptions. It was well written and “clean” entertainment which is hard to come by these days. It would be wonderful if someone would pick up this series.
I can’t believe they canceled Forever! Maybe CBS will pick it up! CBS has ALL the good shows! Come on CBS, this is an awesome show! Please pick it up!
yeah, hopefully CBS get it and make more money cause abc are so stupid but o’well….
for once there was an interesting & intelligent series that wasn’t geared to teens, CSI related or a reality show & ABC cancels it. Shame on them. Forever was sharp & engaging. Truly a shame. Possibly another network will see its value & pick it up. One can only hope.
I love Forever please bring it back! Joe just was going to find out about Henry’s past! The show was so good. Please, please bring it back for another season.
Forever is an outstanding TV series. It has outstanding drama, mystery, suspense, romance, similar to Castle, good crime investigation with excellent medical examining. I believe that the late time slot coupled with the newness of the limited the creation of its audience and hence ratings. I think that another season would allow the growth of viewers to increase greatly.
I will no longer be watching ABC shows if Forever remains cancelled…best show of the year
Do not cancel a great show!!
Mike
It didnt get enough viewers bcuz it was on a late showing. It gets great ratings on any place that sells it. It was just on too late for anybody to watch, and people didnt decide to tape it. If netflix picked it up for a second season i guarentee it would b a big hit.
I definitely agree. it’s a good show. KEEP FOREVER PLEASE ABC.
I’m devastated the show won’t be back. It’s the only show I watched in real time because I just couldn’t wait to see it! ABC – Bring it back!!!
I hate you ABC!!! I absolutely hate this network and promise you I will never ever get involved with one of your shows again!!! You keep crap shows such as Agent Boring but get rid of a show that is actually interesting and on some level semi-educational!!! You stink ABC!!!