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?
One of the few shows that all the cast and the story were good from the get go. This!one needs to come back. Can’t believe some of the other crap shows they bring back. I guess reality shows and mindless show fair better with a dull minded society.
I am amazed that ABC has canceled the show FOREVER, probably the best show on television. I am hoping that another station picks it up. It is surprising to me and my fiancé that a show as clever as FOREVER has been canceled, but ABC keeps the BACHELOR and other reality shows. Come on ABC, NBC, CBS or NETFLIX pick that show up so we can enjoy something other then reality shows.
I’m very sad! This was a fresh and entertaining show! I would rather they had cancelled one of the never ending “reality” shows that cram the TV waves! Please BRING BACK Henry and Jo!
Love this show. Sorry it is not returning.. All summer long other shows ( not as good) were
airing to drum up supporters for there shows. Why didn’t Forever do this to get new viewers.
I liked the show very much and am very sad that it was cancelled. If there is a way to purchase a copy of all the episodes for private viewing, please provide the necessary information. I have copies of several other series such as “numbers” and others. My only less than favorable comment is that the plot had no continuity from show to show and seemed disjointed. In any event, I would like to obtain a copy of the series, if possible. Thanks.
I liked the show very much and am very sad that it was cancelled. If there is a way to purchase a copy of all the episodes for private viewing, please provide the necessary information. I have copies of several other series such as “numbers” and others.
Great show wrong day and time. You will be missed
I can’t believe that they cancelled this show! It was one of the best shows that has come on in a long time. I really thought that it would be around for a long time.
Too bad, it was an excellent show with great acting.
I LOVE THIS SHOW ! I was really looking forward to the 2nd season.
I loved the show Forever and so did my friends please bring it back
I loved the show Forever. I liked the characters and the story lines. Why do all the good shows get cancelled? Is there any way to get it renewed?
I agree it should not have been cancelled. it was an excellent show with GREAT CHARACTERS. I think if it had been given more of a chance it would have proven itself a winner!
Has everyone signed the petition on change.org? If you love this show you should. Apparently the producers are in the process of shopping for another Network.
https://www.change.org/p/netflix-save-forever
I signed it and shared it on Facebook. Right on?
This was an original concept, the actors were great and so were the storylines. Why does ABC cancel all the good shows? Maybe another station can pick it up!!!
I agree. It was and excellent show. I don’t get it. In a different time slot it would have been a winner.