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?
By far my favorite show! This show should NOT be cancelled. It was a great show that needs a second or third or even more seasons. Outraged by the news of this. Whatever it takes to bring it back DO IT!
I absolutely loved this show. My boyfriend and I watched it every week. They need to bring it back I am so upset!!!!!!
VERY UPSET!!!! Should definitely NOT be cancelled!
Bring this show back. I loved it. The concept was great and unique.
Bring it back
Great show, bring it back
Why in the world would you cancel one of the best shows??? Change the time slot, but dont get rid of it..im very upset about this. I think alot more people would watch if its at a different dsy or time..come on guys!!
Forever was my favorite new show this season. Sad to see it canceled! Why can’t they bring it back as a summer replacement show. Summer needs more good shows!
Very Very upset by this! If Henry can comeback from the dead so can this show!!! Please reconsider cancelling it!!!!!! 🙁
I am so bummed out. This is one of my favorite shows. I think it is up against a bunch of good shows. IF I miss it I watch it on “on demand”. Is there some way of checking it being watched by recording or on demand?? Why not try another day of the week.
How could you cancel one of the few more interesting shows on TV/
Watched since the beginning and love it.
My brother is a busy musician and watches very little television – one of the shows he always watches is Forever – he was totally dismayed to hear it was cancelled.
Please reconsider!
This is a great show. Too bad they cant/wont bring it back
Disappointed that this show was cancelled, it was my favorite new show and I really looked forward to every new episode. I thought hit had great storyline potential for a long running series.
Forever is one of the most interesting, enjoyable series I have watched in years. While I understand the need for new series to be promoted, this show was wonderful. It had warmth, mystery, the sci-fi factor & great police drama. I only wish it was never ending. Much praise for all the wonderful actors who have kept me so entertained. For so short a time. Alas!
I really enjoyed Forever. Bring it back from the dead.