Network: ABC
Episodes: 22 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 22, 2014 — May 5, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Ioan Gruffudd, Alana de la Garza, Lorraine Toussaint, Donnie Keshawarz, Joel David Moore, and Judd Hirsch.
TV show description:
A fantasy crime drama, this TV series follows New York City’s star medical examiner — Doctor Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffudd), handsome man with a secret past. No matter how hard he tries, Henry can’t age even a single day — he’s immortal. He doesn’t know much about what happens when he “dies” except that everything on him disappears and he reemerges in a body of water, naked.
Henry doesn’t just study the dead to solve criminal cases however. He does it to try to solve the mystery that has eluded him for 200 years — the reason for his own inexplicable immortality.
Henry’s long life has given him remarkable observation skills which impresses his new partner, Detective Jo Martinez (Alana De La Garza). This piques her curiosity about who he is. Each new case and their budding friendship reveal layers of Henry’s long and colorful past. Jo’s sharp, no-nonsense instincts and her ability to close difficult cases have given her a tough-as-nails reputation on the force, despite also dealing with the untimely loss of her husband.
Lucas Wan (Joel David Moore) is a twenty-something self-proclaimed “artisan of death” and Henry’s worshipful assistant. He considers mortuary science an art, and Henry its Picasso. After transplanting to New York City from rural Ohio, Lucas worked up the courage to introduce himself to the star medical examiner at a crime scene.
A Brooklyn native, Detective Hanson (Donnie Keshawarz) works alongside Jo and has worked his way up to the NYPD’s elite squad of homicide detectives. He’s a family man who lives with his wife and two children in Queens. Unafraid of bending the rules to get the job done, Hanson is sometimes skeptical of Henry’s talent but often admires its effectiveness.
No one knows Henry better than his best friend and confidant, an antique shop owner named Abe (Judd Hirsch). The keeper of Henry’s immortality secret, Abe’s “carpe diem” philosophy inspires Henry to get more in touch with the beauty of living. Abe is not immortal but he is determined to make the most out of every moment of life.
Episode #22 — The Last Death of Henry Morgan
Henry and Adam have been on a long, unrelenting collision course, which is about to come to a head – possibly bringing about one man’s death – with only Jo standing in the way. Henry and Jo’s murder investigation into a museum worker’s death centers on a priceless missing ancient dagger, which not only ended the life of Julius Caesar, but also killed Adam the first time.
Meanwhile, Adam knows that there is something that Henry fears more than death – that Jo might discover his mystery. The two men tangle in a tumultuous game-changing confrontation.
First aired: May 5, 2015.
What do you think? Do you like the Forever TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Would have loved to see this series continue. Disappointed that it ended. 🙁
What a shame to cancel such a great show!!!
I sure Forever is going to be back on Love he show and the cast! It s one f the best NEW shows on.
I thoroughly enjoyed the TV series Forever. The programme had so much scope with a person that had lived such a long life. I feel the show has been to coin a phase ! cut off in its prime and I feel it would have gone on to be a huge success. !!!
I so loved this show! Tired of “reality tv” and other BS thats on tv! Bring back Forever….
Forever should not be canceled. It is one of the best shows on TV. The basic story about Henry is extremely interesting and provides many avenues for thought provoking story telling. The interplay and the chemistry between the characters is excellent and as a viewer you look forward to spending an hour with them. The developing relationship between Jo & Henry is really promising. They are a very appealing couple. Their growing relationship brings us back every week to watch how they are doing. Finally, the chemistry and caring between Henry & Abe is outstanding. It is a pleasure to… Read more »
I agree as well. Instead of a top quality drama we are stuck with all of these brainless “reality” shows.
“Brainless” is a great word for it.
This was such a great show: original, thought-provoking and fun! How did ABC expect it to do well in the ratings when they never gave this show any publicity to let anyone know it was even on….they do however promote the heck out of some of the other mindless drivel they force on us though. Please ABC bring this show back and give it the chance it needs.
Forever is one of the best shows on TV and it never should have been cancelled!!! It has a wonderful cast and fantastic episodes!!!! I really love this show and I wasn’t it to come back!!! I pray everyday that ABC will realize that it made a tragic mistake and renew it or that another network will pick it up!!!!!!
Like the show a lot
This was the BEST….I loved this show……so did all my neighbors, my sisters, my husband……….none of us get I!!!!!!. WHY would you cancel it???? So much junk on t.v. and then the stupid t.v. stations cancel shows like Forever and Longmire…….guess there wasn’t enough foul language, nudity and blood to keep them alive……….
A show with so many story options that have not been explored. Don’t cancel this show.
It was soooo interesting to watch forever the TV show is really great show to watch please please make 2nd season for those who watch forever it’s my top 5 TV shows in all times. please bring it back for another season
finally had a show I liked and you cancel it. Bring it back
I love this show!!! Please continue !!
I’m so mad that this has been cancelled!!! I hope another network or Netflix or someone picks it up for another season!!! It was original and fun to watch! Not like the regurgitated junk that is on every channel!!!