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?
Was looking forward to new season, what a shame. Henry was great character will miss his wit, charm , wardrobe and intelligence . Extremely disappointed with decision, ABC gave up on a terriffic series
Hi Robert here could someone at ABC or one the producer please why you cancelled what I through was THE SLEEPER HIT SHOW OF 2014 . I was looking forward to season 2 whatever you can do bring it back you’ll have support.
My daughter and I loved the show. We want to see it come back again. We loved the story line.
I loved the tv series Forever. Please please continue for another season. Great acting. The plot was different every time. I would truly looked forward for the show to come on. Please have another season.
Many shows that were close to being canceled after the first season went on to become great series for the networks. I loved this show and the historical references and the cast made wonderful characters for us.
Should have been renewed!
I lovEd this show. I was so looking forward to the new season.
We loved the series , Henry was great in every regards . Was looking forward to season 2 , ABC made a terrible decision . We all love you Henry and will miss your witty intelligence and your sence of humor . We know u and Jo would have been great for each other even though ABC will never let us see it
Well said, couldn’t agree more
I am sorry to see this show end! I really liked the concept and the last few episodes were exciting. To bad the networks don’t know they are going to cancel a show; then cancel and leave the viewers with no closure for shows they have been enjoing. Guess it is about business ad not the viewers. Maybe less TV viewing is better.
I loved that show. Please rethink your decision
PLEASE bring the show back. One of the best shows on TV. Outstanding actors, stories, and characters.
Forever was a fantastic show and should not have been cancelled. I don’t know if any of these comments will help to bring the show back but at least you should know how people feel about the cancellation. I’ve already seen some of the actor’s from the show appearing in new shows so I’m not sure that you will listen to fans who want it back.. But, how about it? Try listening to the fans that take the time to write in and voice their passion for a show! Since most people actually PAY for Television now; It matters!
I think it should have been renewed for another season. The story line was really good & just starting to REALLY get good. I hate it when all of the good shows get cancelled & they put on a bunch of crap shows that are just that…..crap! I think the network needs to rethink this one.
This was one of my favorite shows!! PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL!!
Great storyline and excellent cast! DALLAS was my other favorite…….
and now THAT is gone. please keep FOREVER going………..
Love the show and I love to see it coming back on TV.