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?
It ‘s another Wednesday night and there is nothing to watch on TV. Use to love Wednesday night to watch FOREVER. When is ABC going to wise up and bring back this series. This was the only show worthwhile to watch. Please ABC, bring back this show and make Wednesday worthwhile again.
Please think it over. It is a great show. I am glad I taped it ! but I want to see what happens with Henry and the detective. At least give us another seaon !!!!!!
I loved this show. I am very dis appointed in abc. Why cancel this great show and keep other shows that aren’t worth the tome of day. Bring this show back. Maybe another network will pick it up. Hopeful! Great, great show
Listen to the viewers!
Seriously love this show and am so sad that it was cancelled! I swear abc keeps other shows that aren’t great but cancels really good shows.
My husband and I LOVED this show. We were excited when it came on. Most of the actors were well known and good. The only other show that we watch on our station is “Castle”. Great show and cast. You are appealing to a very young age group. They don’t vote, the polls say, but I guess whatever you’re advertising is appealing to them. Good luck with that. There are more age groups! I’m sorry, but most of the content of your shows is unappealing to us. I do watch “The View” and have from the beginning. I do record… Read more »
Great show…Well cast and acted…Tons of possible directions to go in. Put it in a slot where it can excel. He said they weren’t the only ones…Now go make another hit.
Sent an email today to ABC and told them to read the 200+ comments on this site and also asked that they reinstate Forever before they lose the good writers and cast members!
Forever was my favorite show, I can’t believe you cancelled it. Sad, sad, sad, news!
I LOVED the show! It was a “clean” and “tasteful” show. It had a lot of twist to it. It was original as far as the plot went. It was a crime, medical and fantasy all in one. The characters were great! My husband and I were both crushed. When the last season ended, I was looking forward to the next to see if Henry would finally reveal his secret to Jo. Then the show is cancelled! Really? They put all this stupid reality crap on TV. Is this what our society has come to recognize as entertainment? No wonder… Read more »
You’re very welcome Annette, and Thank You to you and everyone else who sends an email to ABC. Anything to help bring ‘FOREVER’ back, I absolutely love this show. Every week I couldn’t wait for another episode to be on, I was patiently waiting for the second season and was really sad to hear it was cancelled. There are so many truly rotten shows out there and it was so nice to see such a great show for a change. The people on the show all clicked together so well, great show, great acting, and lovely people you have to… Read more »
Thanks, I just sent an email.
Very good idea and very wise to put the link up for people to leave comments. I wrote to ABC in the very beginning after I joined the FB Forever Fan Club. Maybe if everyone will give it another high volume try to convince ABC to bring this wonderful show back – just maybe they will change their minds.
Thanks Kathleen
Great idea ! I am sure the people at ABC wll be smarter. At least they answer back !
Great idea ! I am sure people at ABC w ill be smarter ! These guys never even answered bck.
I have an idea for everyone that may help. Download the ABC app and send a message directly to ABC and tell them how you feel about ‘FOREVER’ not coming back for a second season. You can send feedback to these apps, so send them your feedback, that’s what I just did and they sent me an email back in a few hours. They said they would pass on my feedback to the Audience Relations Team, and that they appreciate my valued feedback regarding ‘FOREVER’. They also said my feedback helps them deliver the services people want. I also have… Read more »