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?
This is the kind of escape viewers look for in quality programming. Forever is unique and refreshing and needs to continue.
Please DO NOT CANCEL FOREVER, my husband and I finally found a great show to watch.. It has been sooooooooo long since a show this good has been on..Love the cast. Tonights episode made us cry..It brings out some good stories.. Keep up the great writing
Forever is one of those shows you look forward in watching…the cast is great together and all the story lines have been great…well balance between horrifying and laughter. One of the best shows I have gotten hooked on. Would be devastated if not there to loose myself in. The best relationship between father and son. PLEASE do not cancel
I Love this show!!! I look forward to Henry’s words of wisdom, the great stories that unfold each week, the hints of intrigue and secrets that are kept. It is very well written and the cast is perfect the way the story draws you in and makes you look forward to each new instalment. Please let there be a Season 2, it is too great of a show to not give it another life, much like Henry.
DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW! This is one of my “must-watch” shows every week! The cast is fantastic, the writing is superb (although Jo needs to know already!), and I love the humor and interaction between characters. PLEASE keep it on and give us some more insight into Henry’s past and why he is immortal.
Love the show #Forever Please bring it back for a second season. Its fantastic. I love the characters watch it every Tuesday at 10 pm. I’m vested in all the characters now. It would be a travesty to cancel it now.
Please don’t cancel “Forever”. It is fascinating and clever and has a terrific cast. The show is thought provoking but can be lighthearted and fun. A very positive show.
One of the more thoughtful programmes on TV. The possibilities are endless for this series if the writers dare to stretch their imaginations to something new. My vote is do not cancel this programme. Instead, promote it more.
ABC bring it back!
Forever has a great story and cast!!
Love the show. Please Keep IT!
Love the Show. Please keep it.
Forever is one of my favorite shows, the characters are great. Please do not cancel, I watch every episode.
Do not cancel Forever. I love the show.
Please do not cancel this show. Have not missed an episode, very creative writing.
Please do not cancel. I love the show. I enjoy watching it. It is better the Dancing with the stars and some of the other shows that are on.