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?
CANCELLED !!!!’ You’ve got to be kidding me ,, this show is just brilliant & there is soooo much more to come ,, please reconsider ABC
They should renew the show. I don’t even hardly watch TV, but this is one of the shows I’ve found to be quite original (even considering the ‘mysterious man pairs with pretty detective’ genre). This show made it new again, so, ABC, let’s keep it going!
No wonder HBO rises. ABC was so lucky to get such a good show and then cancelled it. ABC has no taste at all.
Cancelled!!! AND YOU KEPT GALAVANT! You’ve got to be kidding, shame on you for not renewing one of the best shows on your network. Glad I cancelled my cable
I loved the series. Keep it on the air I want to see if Henry finally tells Jo about himself.
No!!! This is such a good show! Forever is a smart mystery-type show that adds humor and to the cases they investigate. I love the chemistry of all the charachters, all glawed in their own way. The banter between them is humorous. This is NOT a dhow that should be cancelled. Please bring more episodes to this series!
One of the best shows love, love , love it
Loved this show, it was one of three shows I watch regularly, that will give you an idea of how I feel about most of the BIG THREE programming; it was a thoroughly enjoyable show; I wish ABC would reconsider.
I can’t believe they cancelled an interesting show like this. My wife and I both love it. It was really getting interesting too.
My wife and I love this show. All the stupid reality shows that keep going on and on and you cancel an intelligent and interesting show like this. It was just getting to some really good stuff too.
I thought it was great. I wish they would have given it a second chance.
I am such a fan. Love the show. It is an interesting concept and the relationship between Henry and his son, Abe, is so precious. I just read the show is cancelled, but really hope ABC will reconsider. Too many crappy shows get renewed, and too many good ones are cancelled. If not reconsidered, I shall miss this excellent show.
How could you cancel this wonderful, brilliant TV show? Great cast, interesting story line, and terrific finale. You left us wanting more. Please reconsider!!
If u don’t renew the TV series forever my 18year old daughter will go were you are she will find you and punch you in your face. We are really upset we luv the show please renew the show so she will be happy and she won’t punch you in the face.
Keep it on the air!