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 am so disappointed. I believe the show appealed to a more cerebral audience. It isn’t sensational, gory, gross, or stupid. It is truly enjoyable entertainment with characters that I have grown to like. It was a show that my whole family loved and I wish ABC would keep it on. There are not many shows that are good for the family without being stupid, senseless, condescending, plain embarrassing.
I have not missed a single episode. I am so sad, Henry not only entertained by being a genius solving crime but he also taught a little history in every show. I feel really let down with the ending. If ABC feels money is more important than actually entertaining their audience at least film one more episode to tie up loose ends. What is Jo’s reaction? Will he take his final breath for thelast time? Where will Abe end up?
Really a fun how to watch. They should have another opportunity to air.
I Would love to see Forever season 2 . Have been following the show. Even here in France one of our biggest Channel (TF1) bought it. So every tuesday I’ve been following it in french too.What i Would say is this : Is it because ABC didn’t renewed it that the show is dead ?? Correct me if I am wrong but ABC is NOT the only Channel in this world ! Or even in USA… So is there any way the Show could be schedule somewhere else ?
I am extremely disappointed that ABC is not renewing Forever. Ioan Gruffudd is a brilliant actor, and I loved the chemistry between Henry, Abe and Jo. It was compelling, educational (the forensic investigation), and entertaining. Henry was like an immortal Sherlock Holmes, and based on the premise of how popular Conan Doyle’s character has been over the last number of years, you should give this show more opportunity to reach the masses. Those of us who have been faithful from the beginning deserve at least one more season of its’ brilliance (this is one of the shows that I watched… Read more »
Flooding ABC with emails asking them to reconsider their decision to cancel couldn’t hurt, people. I sent mine several days ago. Although it WAS a satisfying (season) ending, I am nowhere near finished with these folks!
Yes, but please also add your name to the petition I’ve linked below that is going to Warner Brothers. Appealing to the studio to shop the program around to other networks stands a better chance of getting results. ABC seems to have made up their minds, but the studio is invested. You only have until tomorrow, May 15. Currently, 20,489 have signed. Let’s bring it to 25,000! https://www.change.org/p/warner-brothers-warner-brothers-fans-love-the-tv-show-forever?tk=En1dZjnAXVsxUNvwwwRi_oGMTuPWZ3mZiJiAP83BN0Q&utm_source=petition_update&utm_medium=email
I totally agree. It was a great show and it was a dumb decision to take it off air.
I would have loved to see what happens next as it had a great ending.
I wish there was something more we could do.
Any one we can write to at ABC who will read an email?
I can’t believe the season2 wwont happen. I’ve been waiting for so long and finally Henry is going to reveal his secret to Jo and i am so disappointed that i will not see that coming. Gonna miss these character forever 🙁
GUTTED
Just watched finally taped from 5-8. What a exciting new season it would have been,!
I can’t believe what I’m reading they cancelled the only show I truly watch on abc. I might not watch it on that exact day because of my work schedule but I record it so I don’t miss a episode and now I’m mad I they left it off with your mind wondering sucks some other channel should pick it up.plus they have movies coming out now a days similar to this concept. Wrong decision made by and they just need more advertising because I came across it going through xfinity tv shows……. Well I hope someone picks this show… Read more »
I am very disappointed that Forever was cancelled. I watched it every week and was anticipating J0’s discovery of Henry’s secret. It was entertaining and what more do you require. There are a lot more stories that would expand these characters .
I loved that show! It’s a shame that it is cancelled. I was looking forward to Jo finding out about his secret and now I guess I’ll never see that 🙁
ABC you suck!!
‘Nuff said…
Really awesome show. Great writing it deserves to have a second season. It will get better ratings on a different night.
I LOVE that show 🙁 I am really, really bummed that its been cancelled..
Give it a shot first.. there is so many shows on tv, most times, word of mouth after a season is what gets show really started. Your making a mistake with this one. It had a real quality feel, it was one I was actually looking forward to watching.