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 family and I really liked the show and would record it so we could watch it on weekends. Forever was a quality show with a lot of thought behind it. Please bring it back.
Love Forever. One of only 2 shows I routinely wait for and watch every week although, sometimes On Demand. Great acting, interesting concept and plots. Clever elimination of the immortal enemy. Enjoyed seeing the ‘father, son’ relationship and I was looking forward to the possible relationship between doctor and detective. There is so much I don’t watch on TV (reality shows of ANY kind, CSI type of shows, etc.) that at times I turn the TV on and off just to watch my 2 shows. The other show I watch is Big Bang. Theory or I switch to PBS. Please,… Read more »
Can’t believe ABC has cancelled another one of my favorite shows. For what, another “reality” disaster? ABC didn’t even give it a chance before pulling the plug. Forever was a charming and interesting show to watch. So sad to see it go!! I guess it’s back to roaming the cable channels.
tell me about it…..
I am very sad Forever is cancelled. My husband and I watched every episode of the show. We don’t have cable, but watched on ABC.com. I don’t think the numbers are accurate anymore. There are many ways for people to watch shows, not just on cable. My husband and I watch most of our shows on Netflix. Forever was the only show we bothered to hunt down on the web. It was that good.
This show had all of the right elements. The public did not relate? This will leave room for more new programs with zero value. Congratulations ABC; Proof Positive that you have no soul.
I loved the show, so sad that’s it not on anymore. It took some time to get interesting but towards the end of the season it was definitely progressing into something bigger. People just needed to take notice. Want them to release a season 2!!!
I was devastated when I heard that Forever had been cancelled. I am an avid T.V. viewer and watch and tape many shows. Forever was one of my favorites! It was one of the few shows in which I loved every one of the regular characters. I enjoyed the story lines and was glad to see a different spin on solving crime. I was also very enthralled by the underlying possibility of a romance and looking forward to hearing Henry explain who he was.
I couldn’t agree more. So sick of reality shows. ABC ditches a very clever, interesting, thought provoking series for more Bachelor and Bachelorette shows, etc? Apparently ABC has a bunch of mindless idiots for executives calling the shots. Forever deserves at least another season to capture a larger fan base. Judging from posted comments, the fan ages are all over the map from 16 to the 70’s; like me. Do the right thing ABC, bring Forever back. If not, I’m done with ABC.
I’m getting tired of ABC canceling the only shows I really watch on regular tv.. I’m about to cancel ABC!
AAAAH! Besides Once upon a time, this is one of my favorite shows. ABC are such quitters!!
I am so mad that Forever was canceled!!! It was my favorite show this year I never missed an episode. I want to start a petition to bring it back.
I am with all the ones that previously posted. This was a horrible decision made by ABC! Forever was definitely original. Unfortunately a lot may have thought it was another Sherlock Holmes though. Far from it! It was a show that could be watched by the entire family. Not dark like Blacklist. Now what else is left? Oh, I forgot… The reality shows that never reality until a few weeks after the season’s over, so is the happily ever after. That stuff is crap! Bring FOREVER back. The viewers are here. Give it a different time slot, and if after… Read more »
Needs editing…
…The reality shows that never show reality until…
Loved the show. Should have renewed for a second season. Making the same mistake AMC made by cancelling Breaking Bad
I really did like the show and never missed a one. I’m not so sure everyone had a chance to tell how much they like it before it was cancelled. I miss it.
What a shame to see this show go. I think “Forever” is a thoughtful mix of charm and intrigue. The never ending life of Henry is an interesting and enlightening ride through time, filled with deep impressions of the human experience. It is the perfect drama, often leaving me feeling ‘warm and fuzzy’, with the philosophical statement at the end of the show. Kudos to the wonderful actors and writers. I will miss you. ABC is letting go too soon.
I am so sad that Forever is being canceled, we really loved the show! It put a new spin on the crime detective shows everywhere. I wish they’d reconsider and bring it back.