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?
My wife and I are devastated! This was one of both of our favorites shows, hers even more than mine. We are very frustrated with the trend of putting really great, well acted, intelligent shows on TV, only to have them cancelled after one season if not sooner. So much of what seems to make it ion TV today is pure junk, and why we have turned to cable channels for our intelligent viewing choices. We will stay away from the major networks if they continue this trend. So sorry to a great cast, please say there if enough outcry… Read more »
another good show cancelled to make room for the mindless dribble!
Love this show! One of the few shows I record and watch with so much reality crap on tv it’s one I’d like to see come back next year!
Looked forward each week for the show. I really enjoyed the show
One of the best ABC has had in a long time very upset about not renewing
JK
Loved this show! Well made, creative, interesting and great actors. Is there any chance that it could be picked up by cable?
As the above comments have said, ABC keeps the dull reality shows and boring sitcoms but gee…they can’t keep any of the good shows. ABC has cancelled so many good shows after the first season, it is nuts. I am beginning to watch the other stations as ABC can’t keep anything good past the first season. I loved this show and the actors that were on it. It sure would have been nice to continue to watch it.
Bring back the show.
We were faithful to watch ever Tuesday
Bring back every star on show too
I can’t believe ABC actually cancelled this well scripted, interesting show. I don’t believe that the ratings were low…there’s always “politics” that get in the way. I really miss Ioan Gruffudd, Judd Hirsch and Alana de la Garza. I’m so sorry this show was cancelled.
yes i totaly agree .me and my wife will miss it to
It’s quite strange how studios will prolong the life of a rubbishy Reality show, or a violent TV show and yet cancel a relaxing well put together show. If ratings determine the longevity of a series then America is in deep trouble, the violent and truly bizarre seem to rule, no wonder overall viewing is on the decline.
I agree with you completely & the networks keep these dull sit-coms on with there fake audience laughs after every sentence that isn’t funny at all
I like the show and want to see it continue
This is a great program. It should be renewed
This is so CRAZY! Forever was the best show ever! Please, Please bring it back! I was always rushing home to see it. I loved everyone on the show they were all great! ABC has lost another person because it was my favorite show.
me and my wife loved this show .it was easy to watch great people .bit of a twist that made you smile .overall we liked it and said on the last episode carnt wait for the next series .doh
I think the show
forever should have been renewed, the show was one of the few television shows that I watched and was always eager and waiting the next episode. I am one who will probably not watch anything on ABC because of them cancelling my favorite show.
This show should have been renewed. Although the plot was a bit fat-fetched I enjoyed the interaction of the characters and the historical tidbits that were included.
Would be good if it were renewed