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?
If they cancel this show and keep “Fresh Off the Boat” I will stop watching ABC all together.
Please renew. Some people do not like to think while they watch TV, yet I do. You must have a brain to follow the plot with this show. It is unique.
My husband and I look forward to each episode of this great show. Please do not cancel one of the better shows on TV.
I love this show – it has become my favorite. It has history, intelligent stories, sadness and laughter. Hope it isn’t canceled – looking forward to next season.
I so enjoy this how. Great stories an acing. Please don’t cancel.
Henry Morgan”s story is not your usual detective show. He brings so many unique angles to the story, and his historical information makes it fascinating. When will he tell his partner that he is Immortal ? I hope it can go on for at least another season.
I love this show, very well done
Really enjoy the premise of the show, although there are far more possibilities for storylines than have been developed so far. Although I like Henry and Abe, the other characters lack dimensonality. That said, I especially enjoy the medical examiner aspect of the show and look forward to it every week.
“Forever” is my favorite crime drama. Even during the March Madness, I turned to this show then back to the game. Hope it is not cancelled. Semper Fi
This is a good show that our whole family enjoys. Please don’t cancel!!
I like the show. I tune in ever week to watch it. The cast is great. The plot twists in each episode are interesting. I never say I know how this is going to end in the middle of an episode. Keep them coming ABC.
I LOVE this show. It’s intelligent, well-acted, and engaging. The chemestry between the characters keeps one coming back over and over. If ABC cancels this show, they’re simply incompetent. It merits many new seasons. When are you guys going to get it — the public feels let down when you cancel shows they like, and many of us decide not to watch any new offerings because if we like them, you’ll likely throw them in the garbage. We decide to save ourselves the irritation.
I love the show and hope it is renewed!
Both me, and my wife love the show. We hope it isn`t canceled. Looking forward to next season. Jim
yes please don’t cancel my wife and I wait all week to see a new episode would be a shame if this got cancelled, why last man on earth got renewed for second season is beyond my comprehension.