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?
Seriously? Sports Night, My So-Called Life, Pushing Daisies, Forever… what is wrong with ABC? Why put all these wonderful, quirky, heart-warming shows on the air if they will not support them? I can’t believe they would waste a contract with Ioan Gruffudd, the intricately-detailed and no doubt expensive sets, the marvelous build-up of backstory, and the wonderful chemistry of entire cast. And for what? The slight chance they might find something with better ratings after wasting tons more money? Or will we just get more cheap reality dreck? At least sell it to someone else, you fools!
Omg loved this show , so much passion , interaction between the cast . Sick of reality shows, they suck . Hope Netflix pics this up . Or we’ll never know why Henry lives for ever . Or if Henry tells Martinez about his long Live span. love Abe can picture my self visiting his antique shop. so sad.
Sad best show on tv and it only just got going and now it’s over.
need to give it a fair go.
I am very upset that Forever is being cancelled. It was a very wholesome, fun-loving, and historical program. A few of my friends, my husband, and I watched this program faithfully.
We normally DO NOT watch ABC because most of the programming IS NOT wholesome. I understand you want to target the 18 to 49 generation but what about those of us who are older and want wholesome entertainment? Please bring Forever back at least so some of our questions can be answered.
Would love to see this show picked up by another network since ABC decided to cancel, is that possible.
I am just so sick of great shows being cancelled. It seems they are always talking about age group of 18 – 25. When I was that age I did not even own a tv for a while. Why is everything based on a group that is usually out (or should be) Please Do Not Cancel
i m an italian girl and i love this series, please making next season….pleaseee
I discovered Forever only after the first 5 or 6 shows had already aired. What a wonderful show and cast. The episodes are smart, witty, and laced with touching thoughts about love and the meaning of life. It is a mistake to cancel the show, and a second and third season deserve merit. The Tuesday night time slot proved difficult for me because I often work late that night. Try a second season on a different night, or rerun Season 1 on a different night. Give Forever a second chance!
I love Forever!
ABC please bring Forever back!
My very FAVORITE show…and of course they cancel it!!!
Found show late sorry to see it cancelled as it was on my must watch list.
WHAT!! Can’t believe one of the best shows on TV has been cancelled. Bad choice for ABC
My problem is that you cant end a show with that many cliffhangers. I dont understand how this show wouldnt have that many ratings i was soooooo looking forward to a season 2 the show probably just isnt out their put some ads do something cause this show is LIFE
I don’t always get the opportunity to watch tv at home, at work on my down time I download shows that I have heard about and would like to check. Honestly I hadn’t even heard of this show, I found it by accident on Freshseries.net. As a really strong firm believer of the impossible I watched the first episode and was intrigued, which lead me to download the rest of the first season. I fell in love… The characters, the story, I just couldn’t get enough. As I was looking forward to the second season is has come to my… Read more »
I don’t think “they” take into consideration all those that watch it DVR’d or on demand.. or online.. they should really update the rating system.. not to mention all those that I hear watch it in other countries. ABC dropped the ball on this one
so far abc is going down the drain, the only 1 is the middle – the goldbergs – the flash & the one that got cancel was forever…… the rest of those are not doing well but on abcfp is baby daddy & the one that is going to be cancel is melissa & joey…. i dont know way they cancel shows that i like….
im from iran. i love forever
pelease making next season.
please abc