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?
I am so disappointed with all the reality shows that keep coming back every year and Good shows are cancelled .Forever was a great show I enjoyed it and its great cast …The world needs more shows like this …
Loved Forever! I am soon sad that a show that I was GREAT is cancelled. BRING the show BACK! Magic doesn’t happen very much. But, this show is MAGIC!!!!!
I am crushed that “Forever” will not be returning in the fall. My husband and I looked forward to this show every week. The cast of characters was perfect for this show and each one fit their respective role perfectly. I enjoyed trying to solve the case before Dr. Morgan did, and I felt this show brought intelligent television into light. I learned something new every week, whether it be medical, historical, or regarding antiquities. I am so very disappointed that it will not be returning. I am heartbroken for the actors and actresses as well. They all gave an… Read more »
I hardly ever watch tv but this was a show we liked. It was really getting interesting and now you close it down. Please some network pick it up.
For once I get involve with a series I really like and what does the network do??? They pull the rug out from under me. Thank you very much. It proves that the people who control these networks don’t know what they are doing. They (like the government) do not listen to what the people think. That is the last time I get to much into watching any series from any network. I’ll stick to the public broadcasting station from my area. Will this email make any difference? I doubt it….for what is worth to anyone…I was very disappointed.
I love this show —it was developing nicely and the relationship between Henry and the detective was getting interesting. This is so much better than those awful violent shows that keep going on. Bring it back!!!
why are you canceling forever it’s just really starting to get good this makes no sense
Should be coming up. A wonderful, interesting, heartfelt series. Very disappointed it was canceled.
Great show, its not just for one generation of viewers. Bring it back please! Love the story and actors.
Forever was one of the best shows on TV. Very disappointed that it was cancelled
Great show, great concept. I loved it & really sorry it was cancelled.
after work every tuesday i was looking forward to get home and watch forever , for me the script is good, the cast complements each other, it is like when you are cooking ,the ingredients of the recipe are just right.. Shows like this which are just right for my liking they don”t stay.. i guess the network’s decision based it on how big the viewership is , even though this is a very good show, the taste of the viewers now are different , mostly they want to watch shows without meaning, without sense, this is the 21st century..… Read more »
Ura, I LOVE your comments !! You echo so many thousands of us who have voiced these same feelings for months. They all seem to be falling on deaf ears. How sad for all involved with the show. As you said, “the ingredients of the recipe are just right”. And, may I add, the finished product is a wonderful treat that we looked forward to each week. Love your comment about “being wealthy and you’d buy the show and run it for the delight of everybody”. I had those same thoughts but, alas, I’m as poor as that proverbial ‘church… Read more »
Loved Forever. The thing that’s making me turn my tv off forever is that once you start really liking a series it gets cancelled. You should have definitely given this series a chance. Not only is Ian gorgeous the writing was really interesting. Next time I don’t think I’ll even bother to watch anything until season 6.
SHOULD HAVE BEEN RENEWED. ENJOYED SHOW VERY MUCH. NOT SURE WHAT ABC WAS THINKING ABOUT IN CANCELLING SHOW. CAST WORKED WELL TOGETHER AND SHOWS WERE WELL WRITTEN. HOPEFULLY IT MAY BE PICKED UP BY ANOTHER NETWORK.
A lot of people are saying that “Forever” is meant for the older and more mature demographic, but I just turned 18, and I am absolutely obsessed with this amazing show. Every scene had me guessing, and the chemistry between the characters was spectacular. It has struck every emotion that I have, and I think that it is a serious mistake to cancel this show. It has so much potential, and it is so much better than the crap that the networks call “TV” today. “Forever” made the audience think, and learn, unlike almost ALL other shows that are trying… Read more »
Good morning, Ashley. It’s so delightful to hear that you agree with us ‘oldsters’. You’ve mentioned all of the wonderful things that make “FOREVER” magic. Hold tightly to your obvious intelligence and kind heart. I predict you will be a success in your life, wherever your dreams take you. All the best to you!!
Thank you so much MaryAnn Dumond! I am not even exaggerating, you made my entire week better. That was an incredibly sweet thing of you to say! The world needs more people like you 🙂