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 upset that “Forever” is cancelled me and my husband loved the show . Mondays
we couldn’t wait to see it. Loved the cast of characters and the concept. So sad. I don’t get why all the crap shows stay and the good ones go. Will miss it so much. Give it another chance. I liked it better than “Bone”
Forever was (is) and excellent show. One of my few appointment shows. Cutting at 22 episodes where the story line is like a movie with no ending. ABC pulls it and CBS renews EXTANT?
And yes im from the UK ABC do you look at ratings around the world or just for your channel
We love this programe didnt know it existed until i stumbled on it my partner and i prefer forever then the librarians please do season 2 plug it on adds more then see what happens for the 3rd
i would really be happy if the second episode can be done..
thnks…
Its even a Hit over here in the Netherlands!!! WHY ABC?!?!?!?!?!?
Why indeed? I’ve pretty much given up on major network TV here… I’ll stick with the Sy-Fy channel or the CW… ABC can stuff it.
Has abc ever thought that no one watches your shows because all you do as a network is cancel any show that isn’t a reality show or something that u can just stair at and not think this show should be a lesson to all of us just stop watching anything abc. I said this last year and now I’m going to pay attention to the credits I was watching forever on a canadian channel didn’t know it was abc
I loved this series and am so very disappointed that I will not be able to continue watching it
I have avoided writing anything to try an accurately assess and express my feelings regarding the cancellation of FOREVER. I was heartbroken. There is just nothing about FOREVER not to like. The writing is stellar, that actors are brilliant, the premise is creative, engaging, and original. How could ABC not see that FOREVER is one of the best shows of the season. I just pray that if ABC won’t rethink this decision then surely Netflix will have the foresight to give us back out show.
It is sad forever was cancelled. Great show I think they should pitch the show to the family channel or another network. This show was not publicized the way it should have been. If it was advertised the way alot of shows are more people would watch this excellent program!
My fiance and I are upset with this we were loyal watchers. Now i have to watch some spin off from shark tank thanks ABC for making me choose CBS and FOX
Forever is a fascinating show with a new plot twist. I am surprised that ABC did not give this show the time that it needed to “catch on”. Instead we are stuck with reruns, rehashes, uninteresting “sitcoms” and the garbage that truly makes ABC a “vast wasteland”. The show was not promoted properly, very few knew it existed, with much weight placed on shows made for dim wits and other non-intellectuals!. A vast section of your audience wants the show back.
I loved “Forever”. I don’t understand why it was canceled. I know a lot of people share my disappointment. is it possible to renew the show? Please do it for the fans like me.
Thank you.
I was extremely shocked and deeply sad when my fiancee told me that FOREVER was cancelled after just one season!!! I loved it from the beginning, Monday was Scorpion, then Forever on Tuesday… Instead of focusing to other crazy reality (but actually scripted) shows, or too fakey hooky melodrama shows, I wish ABC would stand strong to support and air the TV shows like FOREVER!!! If they seriously can’t continue, give it to other network or cable channel, so at least WE who sponsor TV companies by WATCHING the TV shows can be HAPPY!!!
I want it back it is a great show with a new twist hope you change you mind and bring it back