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?
Loved forever. So sad it’s cancelled.my partner and I watched each week. Hope u can change your mind. Just need to sell the concept more as it is addictive
Very good series ! I liked characters and all work well together. Good story line and Morgan’s character was believable if you can believe the renewed life thing.
Poor promotion and advertising of the program will kill any good series. Especially Sci-Fi programs. I’m from the US and know that Sci-Fi’ers are a dedicated group. ie. Star Trek, The Files, Night Stalker are just a few that took networks while to see their value.
We just started watching Forever and absolutely loved it. I hate it when I start watching a new series because when I find one I really like I’m also worrying if I’m going to regret watching it. And that’s how I feel about this show. I wish I wouldn’t have watched it at all because as soon as I get all into it, it’s over.
I am very upset that ABC has cancelled Forever. It was well written, the cast had great chemistry and the story was uniquely clever. It was a show that I looked forward to watching weekly and will miss. I hope that another network will pick up the show and it continues. It’s astounding this show was canceled and so many other copy cat inferior shows remain.
This was a Big favorite! ABC messed up.
“Forever” is a keeper!!! Excellent acting, compelling storyline -give it a chance!!
I loved that show! I think it should be renewed. There is so much more they could do with it especially when Henry comes clean about his past to Jo. I’d like to see the episode where he tells her about it but sadly the infinite stupidity of the network to not at least give it one more season will leave the fans in the dark.
It is good to see so many in favor of keeping “Forever” 1200 responders is like 2400 or more. That has to make an impact, he stated hopefully !!!
am from Africa(uganda)..N am a big fun of intelligence productions, if this is true tht this show is cancelled, my advise wud to consider the rest of viewers perspective, by atleast givin one more episode to give us the last glimpse on the jo N morgan’send….without sayin tht am gona miss this great piece of art.
Whatever happened to moving a great show to another night before cancelling it. They cancelled a great show with a wonderful cast of actors, I’m so dissapointed with ABC.
I hate reality TV. I found Forever to be smart, sophisticated, classy & totally enjoyable. The cast has great chemistry & the character development has been great. If they want to cancel something, Castle has been tired for the last three seasons. This is why my husband refuses to watch new shows until the second season. He says they always cancel the smart shows & he hates to get to vested in the characters. Just when ABC had stepped up their game with Forever, Fresh Off The Boat & How to Get Away With Murder.
Oh!! That is a shame!! I love this series!
I am very disappointed that Forever is being canceled. I don’t think the TV producer gave it a fair chance. There is a lot more directions it could explore.
I agree, there are still many different avenues to be explored in “Forever,” which would add to the mystery, drama, relationships and intrigue that were immediately, consistently, present in season 1. This was the ONE SHOW on network TV that easily rivaled the most successful shows currently on cable networks. With another season, “Forever” could be that mega HIT that ABC might be looking for (I say “might” for obvious reasons, as it appears that the network disagrees).
I am FOREVER disappointed with the brain children that run these Channels! I find a show that entertains and challenges and it always gets cancelled. Even if the ratings are subpar, NO ONE ever takes a chance. If the ratings are not great right out of the box., can’t take a chance, cancell it. Crap gets ratings. I know that I am in the minority of Americans who appreciates clever shows and am constantly amazed at what is considered good. I am going to turn off the TV and read more.
I was really surprised and very disappointed to hear that they cancelled this show. There was soo much that we didn’t get to find out yet. I loved these characters and the way they interacted with each other. We especially never got to find out if Henry gets the girl or not. If there is a way where enough people can complain or sign a petition so they will pick it up again please let me know I will gladly help. I’m not sure if watching it on Hulu contributes to the ratings which is how I watch every week…… Read more »
My husband and I LOVED Forever and were extremely dissatisfied that it was cancelled. I hope they “shop” it around and another network picks it up!! Who the heck is actually on the demographic panel anyway!? I would Gladly be one of the people that participates. I would also sign a petition (Excellent idea Allison) so that they Hear our Voices and pick the show back up. The dynamic of the characters was so Awesome!!
There is a petition you can quickly put your name on. It has already accumulated a MASSIVE number of signers and the studio is aware of it. Go to https://www.change.org/p/warner-brothers-warner-brothers-fans-love-the-tv-show-forever/u/10942173?tk=lJ6EHe9b-Oe2NIb7VffSAlZifWmtox4o9BXeDfa75zs&utm_source=petition_update&utm_medium=email