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 also love this show and faithfully watched it. I also hope another network will pick it up. A lot of good shows fail because the networks keep pitting them in time slots where other shows have established viewers. It ends up being a log jam of good shows on some days and very little to watch on other days.
Read today Mindy Project picked up by another network. FOREVER so much better
So come on other NETWORKS pick this up.
everyone is mad at abc cancelled forever, hopefully cbs or netflic get it!!!! stupid abc!!!!!!!
One of the best shows on TV – never missed it! What are you guys thinking?
I really enjoyed this show and am disappointed it has been cancelled! I hope you decide to renew it again next season. Wonderful content, great stars, good story line.
It was (is) a really well done show. I think it lost out due to it being on at the same time as “Person of Interest” and that it required some historical thought. It left itself open to return. I hope ABC has the guts to try again with a show that appeals to a little bit older demographic as well.
I really wish another network would pick this show up. It’s smart, funny, and it has great characters and solid plots. Plus, Ioan Gruffudd is a great actor and Judd Hirsch!!!! Hirsch is amazing in pretty much everything. I will be sure to buy a digital copy so I can rewatch it.
Too much of an intelligent show for most viewers to understand the also is the same for TV execs.
Fine actors, good scripts, a well done TV show. Very gentle show.
Thats a shame – this was actually a really interesting show. Just watched the season finale and was looking forward to a second season. Hope the network will reconsider
Sorry to see it cancelled, was one of the better new show
Loved Forever it was one of few shows that I watched with my son. Maybe TNT, USA or SYFY will pick it up. I really hope it will return to TV soon.
I loved this show too! Every show I like, seems to get cancelled too. I had a feeling after watching the Season Finale last night that is was to be cancelled.
Yes, I always DVR Forever, for 10 oclock is too late for me, and probubly for all the other fans that have to get up early in the morning, maybe that was part of the problem.
Why would you cancel such a great show? My husband and I were faithful followers and always looked forward to Henry’s next adventure. It was fun to see so many NY locations, especially since we live nearby. The actors were fantastic in their roles and Judd Hirsch is a solid addition to any cast. Please reconsider its return. Maybe changing the time slot will help with your “ratings”. There aren’t many good shows left on regular TV……we will just have to watch more Netflix and Acorn.
I totally agree with Pamela, love this show!!!!
I’m not 20 something, and I watch TV and buy stuff. Forever is a great show, and I hope someone else picks it up. We have enough reality shows, how about one that makes you think. One that has great characters, and a interesting back story. I am sorry to see this one go.
Bring back Forever!! My favorite show of the season!!!!!
I loved Forever! Too bad more young people didn’t tune in. My DVR was Lways set to record each episode His holy another network will pick it up. Will miss it forever!!!!
I love this show. I really hate that it was cancelled. I hope someone else picks it up. It always happens to me that when I like a show it gets cancelled. I was hoping this would be different. Bring back Forever!!