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?
“Forever” is one of my Favorites!
I don’t understand why the really good shows get cancelled and the stupid, downing of America shows last painfully forever! Such a shame . . .
Please reconsider this is a great show. If you won’t reconsider try selling it to another network
Is there a cable network you could sell this to? Or Netflix? They picked Longmire & I’m going to pick them up. Another fan said it’s an intelligent show with good actors.
Yes it is. All the actors fit their characters. The fact that ABC did not kill off Dr. Henry
Morgan in the series finale is encouraging
“The Art of Murder” episode 3 or 4 was beautiful. The artistic staff needs to be congratulated. Thank you Matt Miller for creating such an interesting show. With a little
luck perhaps Dr Henry Morgan, Detective Jo.Martinez, Abe &Lucas will return!!!
Another intelligent show cancelled because the neislon viewers mostly inbreds like to watch useless reality tv shows. Hopefully, SiFI network will renew this creative series.
Why is it every time something good comes on. Some young no nothing executive cancels it. The hell with reality tv . Reminds me of star trek they did the same thing put fans fought for it. Forever would get bigger given the chance.
I love the characters and the plots
Hit submit too soon. Too few show of this caliber are coming out of Hollywood. What is the best way to get this show renewed? Do number of Facebook likes matter? Contact the network?
Loved this show ! They just can’t leave us hanging like this! Brutal common abc I am going to stop watching now your series if you keep killing them off!
I liked Forever and felt they at least had one more season. I’m disappointed but not surprised.
I am so disappointed that this show was cancelled. I only watch ABC for Castle and Forever…this deserves a 2nd season,. Great story, Great cast, Great Chemistry….what more do you want! I guess it’s back to CBS again for the 10pm slot
Its sad that this show is ending just when it was starting to get really good.
why is it that survivor and all the crappy reality show’s make it and and the good ones don’t. Who do they have in charge?
Please ABC renew Forever. It’s an interesting, funny and intelligent show. Give it a chance will you???
I’ll sign the petition. Susan is right because a lot of people live their lives thru the TV.
I would sign as well.
Make the SHOW, not shoe saved.
I am not surprised that “Forever” has been cancelled. It’s an intelligent show with good actors. Too often the tv shows that are renewed are unreal reality shows or trite sensationalized drivel.