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 husband & I really enjoyed the show. We wish it will be put back on.
I really enjoyed this show. I’m sorry it was cancelled.
I loved “Forever” because the storylines were always interesting. The flashbacks of his life through out the shows helped me to understand the character more. Gonna miss it.
This was a really good storyline . Why is it every great show gets cancelled with in first season or less? Why can we only find exciting entertainment on Netflix? I can’t even stand to turn on regular TV for all of the dumb , lame crap . Who the heck cares about the Kardashians why were they not cancelled years ago! What idiot is making the rules? Travesty killing talented actors/actress’s for reality bull hockey.
This show simulates the viewers thinking on “what if” we could change the past and the impact on the future (if any). Very interesting and something that nearly everyone on the planet thinks about often. I believe we have all had visions of what the writers and actors have presented. Plus you get some history lessons at the same time for those who may not appreciate history.
This was a great show. New story-line for a change, well written. Substantial characters that you quickly became attached to. Wish that Netflix or another network would pick it up. I was really looking forward to the next season. I agree, this show NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN CANCELLED! I am so sick of reality shows taking all of the time slots and the cancellation of great dramas being cancelled. Are all of the executives in charge of cancellations 12 years old or may even 10?
This snow never should have been cancelled. It was such a lovely show, with a wonderful cast, including veteran Judd Hirsch creating yet another unforgettable character. I found myself particularly piqued when, the following season, several new, far inferior shows, ended up on the air, only to face inevitable cancellation. I kept hoping that the producers of this show would attempt through Netflix or Amazon to keep going. Because I’m such a ****-eyed optimist, I still hope somehow will bring it back from the dead (so to speak).
I loved this show! I can’t believe they took it off the air. I wish they’ put it back on.
I thought Forever was a very entertaining show. Why does a good show always get cancelled?
I loved this show. It was unique and entertaining. I am surely going to miss it!
Really liked this show. Very disappointed it was cancelled!
Absolutely this show should not have been cancelled. It was very unique and entertaining. ABC sucks!!! I loved this show. AND Mysteries of Laura. How disappointing.
They should not have canceled
love this show, and the ending was great ! .
and i think 1 season is enough, i don’t want the story to get ruined by prolonged serialization.
a masterpiece doesn’t equals a dozen of episodes and long life serialization.
PLEASE bring ” Forever ” and ” Cedar Cove” back !! PLEASE ! These 2 shows should NEVER have been cancelled.
Sometimes the Powers That Be get it woefully wrong… such is the case with the TV series Forever… should never, never have been cancelled… this was a terrific premise and an incredibly entertaining show and deserved a better fate. Why not resurrect this gem of a show and make things right? Just sayin’!