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 think they should not have cancelled. I’ve just watched it online. Many, like myself, choose to watch seasons/shows in bulk, or after they have already aired. whether by choice, can’t watch while airing, or not finding out about it until after; whatever the reason, the network should consider the after viewers before deciding to cancel. Even if it means postponing. Or if there is a petition or poll that is done after the pilot season…
Really loved that show very disappointed it’s cancalled
This is terrible! FOREVER was one of the best shows to come along in a long, long time.
Smart writing, suspense, drama, intrigue. Most of what is on television couldn’t hold a candle to it. Please, PLEASE renew this series. We are die-hard fans!!!
I think it’s because of people’s dvrs . We’re watching trust me but so much good tv on we can see it all and we have to record it. I’m mad it’s cancelled and good tv keeps going away.
You are right, and I wish they would take DVRs into consideration. I would try to watch it ‘live’ but most of the time it was on my dvr.
ABC is stupid to cancel this.
It was a great series and a shame that a second series did not take place the channel could of at least done a proper ending for us dedicated fans
This show was growing. We didn’t start watch towards the end of the season and then binged watched it. GREAT SHOW!! Please give it a chance and let more people catch on to it.
this very bad.i am in shock. they could make an end episode for questions.
How typical. A great TV show is cancelled due to lack of ratings of the 18 -49 year olds. What not enough sex? foul language? I am disappointed in ABC. First time in a long time I have had interests in any of your lineup. What’s next, Castle?Once Upon a Time?
I agree. I see many shows I like on this network and others that never come back after one season…Some of us don’t want all that sex and foul language in our viewings. Just good, old fashion and value, clean shows and movies… Losing faith in network television because of the dynamic they put on tv nowadays…and not keeping the good stuff people wouldn’t mind their children watching. On the upside, I have been reading more.,,, lol
I am very disappointed that this show has been cancelled! Loved the show and loved the characters. It was different and a refreshing change from all the crap on TV today. Please bring this show back
I really love this show and am saddened by this news! I don’t watch a lot of television but this is one show that I looked forward to watching every week faithfully even if I had to record it because it was on too late! Judd Hirsch is so charismatic and talented it was great to see him back on television. Ioan Gruffodd is also amazingly talented. He makes you believe in this story’s possibility. The relationships with all the characters are unique and meaningful. This was written with so much depth and suspense that keeps you totally engaged. I… Read more »
It should not have been pulled. There are not enough good clean shows that our youth can watch and Forever was one of them. Poor ratings are not necessarily indicative of a poor show, but rather reveal a morally bankrupt society for whom Forever was too tame.
I am very disappointed that you cancelled our favorite show!! My wife and I are in the 60-65 year old range. I loved it because of it’s suspense. Also, the actors were excellent. We have always loved Judd Hirsch. I think there are two problems with the show that you actually caused; 1. The target age group. ( believe it was the 26-45) These folks are not interested too much in a show you have to sit . they would rather sit and watch “So you think you can dance”, or some show like that. 2. The time slot of… Read more »
I’m in the target age range. And i don’t usually watch tv past 10pm. I’m usually in the bed by 10:30. Though I do like the flash, I love this show as well. Also, we usually can’t watch faithfullly and have to catch up most of the time…. which I just did. There are many more nights this could be aired that has nothing not many good shows… I would love for this to be brought back.
I am greatly disappointed that the show forever was cancelled. Great characters, great plot. .hopefully some other network will pick it up.
I love forever!!! It’s seem like the network always cancel my favorite shows.
I am so very bummed about the cancellation of this show. My husband and I finally found a show that was worth watching. I love the concept and characters!
Bring it back…. bring it back … bring it back
Very sad!
LOVED THIS SHOW PLEASE PUT IT BACK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!