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 JUST found out about Forever tonight , 6/14/15. I caught up on season one in one night because the show was that good. Imagine my frustration ans disappointment when I discovered that Forever was not renewed. It was a good show, the problem was the lack of publicizing it. I had never even heard of it until I went on the cbs website to find out when another show I like to watch was going to air again. I think that if more was done by the network to promote the show it would have had a lot more… Read more »
I watched this show religiously
Please!!! Re-consider, this the best show in a long time! What do we need to do to get it back?
Forever was interesting and intriguing!! They did such a good job of depicting the old days that he lived through. It was interesting because it was different!! It had substance because of his relationships and his past! I agree with ALL the other comments!! It was MY favorite show too!
I have to say I’m absolutely gutted Forever has been cancelled. I watch very little T.V. these days as it’s all such utter rubbish but I really enjoyed this show and looked forward to every episode. It had a gripping end to the first season and I’m seriously disappointed it isn’t going to be renewed. Perhaps moving it to an earlier timeslot as it was in the UK might of helped.
Seriously one the decent shows out!! I am really going to miss it!!
This seriously the only decent TV show and they had to take it if!!
I feel strongly that Forever should be renewed for season 2!!!!
This is outrageous. I demand an explanation. Someone Anserw
Oh, no. Forever was my FAVORITE Show. Pleas don’t cancel the best show on the air. You keep that stale old Castle and drop something new and fresh like Forever. I was looking forward to the new year.
I do so agree with you especially about Castle! I have watched Forever multiple times, all the episodes, and I just can’t believe it hasn’t been picked up by another network. The last episode was so great, I wonder what the relationship would be between Henry and Adam, that could carry off for several seasons. The relationship with Jo and Henry, will Henry explain to Jo that the picture is a picture of his family and that he looks very much like his father? The writers could drag that out for a very long time. I want someone to either… Read more »
I couldn’t agree more. I found this program by accident late in the season; never saw it advertised. This was one of the best shows I’ve seen in years. The plots, sub-plots, characters, historical look backs at Henry’s early life, etc. The developing possibility of Henry telling Jo his story. This series was full of intrigue and I cannot believe ABC has cancelled this worthwhile show the whole family can watch and sticks us with more trashy shows. I’m done with ABC and I hope millions more viewers will do the same. Let’s pray another network picks this truly interesting… Read more »
I love Forever! I hate that it’s been cancelled. Please bring it back!!
Really enjoyed the show and looked forward every Tuesday to watch. Very disappointed show was cancelled.
This is one of my favourite. I was sad to know that there is no season two! Please make more and show the fans that 4.9 millions viewers are as important as the rest!
Wow this was probably the best TV show I’ve ever watched, with an incredible plot, terrific acting, and amazing production. I really hope there will be more episodes.
This year is turning out to be quite disappointing for all the TRULY GREAT shows on TV. I honestly don’t give a crap about those stupid reality shows. There’s only two of those that I even waste my time on and one I know is being canceled as well, and those are American Idol and The Voice. Seems the more decent the show the less pre-showing announcements they make, the less they advertise the Show, When it will start, What channel and What day and time. I LOVED EVERY SINGLE EPISODE OF THIS SHOW!!! As well as Red Band Society,… Read more »