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?
I’m so mad! Me and my son LOVE this show…we totally look forward to Monday nights specifically for Forever. I’m so disappointed that it’ll be cancelled. boooooooooo!!!! 🙁
I was a faithful watcher and think the show should have been renewed.
Forever is a law enforcement show for educated people — not just a “shoot ’em up police chase” drama. Dr. Henry Morgan is fascinating and interesting. The chemistry between the actors is remarkable. ABC should re-think their decision to cancel this show — millions of viewers and fans will be disapponted!!!!!!!!!
Please don’t Cancel FOREVER,It’s a great sit on the edge of your seat show,I haven’t missed one episode,why do you cancel all the good shows, This is DEFINATLY a GREAT ONE!!!!!!
Rethink on what your doing,I enjoy the show,I watch it every week,and now your cancelling it???? WHY??? There’s NO CALL TO HAVE IT CANCELLED,It’s enjoyed by too many people.
Don’t cancel Forever. It’s my favorite show.
Hey, what is going on??????????
How can you possibly cancel such a good program. The marketing for the show did leave something to be desired, a bigger push would be helpful to bring up the audience. I would think at least a second year would be granted just to be sure of your cancel decision. Having a few MILLION viewers is nothing to sneeze at. I can not believe the sponsors did not support the show in purchasing ad time.
Please bring it back for a second chance – I think you will be happy you did.
Tom
My daughter and I both followed the entire series. We will miss it. I believe it is a mistake to cancell. Especially since ABC programs haven’t been that great. So I would say to cancell a very good program is not good business. The forever series is one of the best,if not the best you’ve had in a very long time. Shame on you ABC for canceling the best series you’ve had on in years. Sue
The show brought a whole different premise to ABC’s otherwise dismal Tuesday lineup. Although I don’t fit the demographic, I loved the show and am sad to see it go
Forever was my favorite show this season and I am shocked and devastated by the news it has been cancelled. Each week I could not wait until the next episode and now we are left hanging….. It stood out as different with an intriguing plot and story line which kept me interested, especially compared to most of the shows on TV these days. This show is heads above most of the reality TV shows and other mindless garbage that dominates the TV time these days. I recorded every single episode. Please someone bring it back on any network and I… Read more »
Bring back Forever. I loved this show. I don’t understand how you can just cancel a great show like Forever. I normally don’t watch ABC shows, but this one was wonderful. Maybe put it in a better time slot, not against Person of Interest. Please, I also loved the whole cast. Bad ABC for giving up on Forever way too soon.
GREAT SHOW!!!!!! BRING IT BACK GOOFBALLS! GOOD DECENT ENTERTAINMENT!
I love this show! Finally something that appealed to the younger and older generation.
KEEP THE SHOW IT’S GREAT!
I loved watching Forever, good storylines, humor, suspense and a hint of a spark of something building between them. I think this show have taken off with another season. Especially with the motion picture “The Age of Adeline”. give it a chance!
I believe that good television is no longer needed. The masses only want to be lulled to dullness by the reality tv craze! I WANT THIS SHOW TO CONTINUE. I RARELY WATCH TV AND WHEN I DO/DID IT WAS TO WATCH THIS SHOW!!!!! BRING IT BACK AND NOW!!!!!!!