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 really sorry to hear that this show has been cancelled by ABC and hope that another network will take up the mantle to make a second series. Why do they always take into account the usa viewing figures and not look into the worldwide appeal that this show has.
Loved the show. Last episode was absolutely terrific. Much more interesting and inventive than most other shows. Reality shows are a cop-out for entertainment. I have enough problems in my life without worrying about someone else for real.
I am addicted to this Serie. I liked a lot. It´s intelligent, the characters are interesting.
I like Dr. Morgan sharp understanding about feelings, personalities. things etc.
Why intelligent series are canceled?.
I have been collecting as part of this blog over 3,000 people who responded in an up-set manner that this show was cancelled. I would love to have all of these sent to ABC, so they see what they are giving up. But I don’t know how to get all these to them.Sad
Perhaps much in the same way that scroll of signatures was created in Ioan’s movie, “Amazing Grace” and rolled out onto the floor of Parliament? String all of these postings and comments together and deliver it to ABC’s front door.
I thought it was the best adult drama on TV. I wish it would continue but shows with class and that require you to thinks just are not popular. What I loved about the show was it told a story without all the special effects. It had great characters and the show was well written even though I did not always agree with the conclusions’ of drawn in the each episode.
I loved this show and am sorry to see it go. Wow, over 8 million viewers isn’t enough?
Great actors and enjoyable stories with the added fun of immortality mixed in.
Shame.
Please bring back the show its so good. So many unanswered questions after episode 22 Please bring it back
I loved this show. Someone should pick it up. Why are we letting reality TV crap to take over the networks?
I am so sad to hear this. Please bring this show back. Such an original show with great actors. The premise is inventive and captivating. I am so bummed!
My husband and I have really enjoyed ” Forever” and looked forward to the second season. I am really disappointed this show has been cancelled! I bet it won’t be replaced with anything near as good!
Why on earth did you cancel this show i really enjoyed it and i am really disappointed please bring it back
i like the show and enjoy see it on the tv…i want to see more of the show, so put it back on…
Best show on TV by far…
I had several episodes recorded before I started watching the show and soon caught up because the show was so interesting.
I’m very surprised and disappointed to hear it’s not coming back and I feel really bad for the stars of the show because they couldn’t have done better.
I REALLY hope another network picks them up!
Finally a show with a terrific story line and great characters and it’s cancelled after only one season. Not much that is worthwhile to watch anymore. What are they replacing it with – another reality show or another version of NCIS?
You should really bring that show back. It was great.