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Season 1 – Forever

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New York's star medical examiner, Dr. Henry Morgan, doesn't study the dead only to help solve criminal cases. Born 200 years ago, he hopes his work also will help solve mysteries about his own mysterious immortality. The remarkable observational skills he has developed over his long life impress his new partner, Detective Jo Martinez, and as they get to know each other, more of his colorful past slowly reveals itself -- even as he continues to keep his long life secret from everyone except his best friend and confidant, Abe.
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Critics Consensus

Forever star Ioan Gruffudd is appealing, but his charm can't overcome the show's gimmicky, unrealized premise.

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Troy Patterson The New Yorker The show finds a funny way to explore the purgatory of other people and the hell of one's own self. May 9, 2020 Full Review Emily Nussbaum The New Yorker The show feels built from an Ikea-particle-board notion of committed love. Oct 3, 2018 Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix It's all fairly disposable. Rated: C Sep 23, 2014 Full Review Kiera Allen Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) Eight half-hour episodes that'll keep you guessing, make you laugh and even cry make up the first season of Forever. Nov 6, 2018 Full Review Dave Walker Times-Picayune It's nutty, but oddly compelling. Nov 11, 2014 Full Review Rebecca Murray Showbiz Junkies Forever has an interesting premise and Gruffudd and De La Garza's chemistry carried the show over its rough spots. Rated: B- Sep 28, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Maureen D A beautiful show indeed, again, I'm trying to understand why it was canceled 😕 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Ryan S Loved this series, yet another series cut way too short. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review Kathi M I loved it - was absolutely worth every second. They had enough to do a Season 2....but honestly - they wrapped up season 1 perfectly. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/23 Full Review Patricia W I thought this was an excellent show. I can't for the life of me understand WHY they didn't renew it. Just 1 season...😔...that is very upsetting..I give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I can't believe I didn't know about it when it came out but at least I found it & have watched it now. Just Sooooo disappointing that there isn't more seasons💔. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/23 Full Review John S A spectacularly creative detective show that always trots out an interesting and original case every episode. The additional of an immortal protagonist is well done and leads to many beautifully heartfelt interpersonal plots. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/26/23 Full Review Audience Member It is an amazing show, I am really sad they did not continue. there is a touch of class in each movement of this show, the way of concluding and reaching the results is tremendous. PLEASE MAKE MORE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ioan Gruffudd

Dr. Henry Morgan

Judd Hirsch

Abe

Alana De La Garza

Detective Jo Martinez

Lorraine Toussaint

Lt. Joanne Reece

Donnie Keshawarz

Detective Hanson

Joel David Moore

Lucas

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2014 Pilot New York medical examiner Dr. Henry Morgan hides the secret of his immortality, even as he works to uncover its cause. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 2014 Look Before You Leap When the police deem a death Henry thinks to be a homicide a suicide, he and Jo investigate; Henry enlists Abe's help to track down his anonymous caller. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 30, 2014 Fountain of Youth Multiple deaths are caused by a highly sought-after product called Aterna that claims to reverse the aging process; Abe is tempted to try Aterna, despite the dangers. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 7, 2014 The Art of Murder When the matriarch of one of New York's wealthiest families dies, the family demands answers; memories brought on by the case torment Henry. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 14, 2014 The Pugilist Break When a former junkie --now a community activist -- turns up dead from an apparent overdose, Henry and Jo start the search for his murderer; Henry remembers working as a doctor helping the poor in the 1890s; Abe cooks dinner for Henry and Jo. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 2014 The Frustrating Thing About Psychopaths Henry and Jo investigate homicides that mimic those of Jack the Ripper and the Black Dahlia murder; Henry remembers his experiences with the original cases. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 28, 2014 New York Kids The privileged founder of a free medical clinic turns up dead shortly after receiving the city's highest honors for his humanitarian efforts; Henry remembers being faced with a terrible dilemma. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2014 The Ecstasy of the Agony A successful businessman's murder leads to a form of ritualized punishment; Abe's two-time ex-wife returns with a tempting offer. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 2014 6 A.M. Henry and Jo investigate the death of a jazz saxophonist's son; Henry and Abe have a keyboard face-off as Abe tries to get Henry to broaden his musical horizons. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 2014 The Man in the Killer Suit The body of a British aristocrat turns up in Central Park; Abe runs into a woman -- with whom he once shared his first kiss. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 9, 2014 Skinny Dipper As the anonymous caller tries to frame Henry for murder, Henry contemplates revealing the truth to Jo; a shocking revelation comes to light. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 2015 The Wolves of Deep Brooklyn Henry and Jo investigate the death of a financial investment expert who turns out to be the son of one of Abe's friends; Henry recalls his anxiety over letting Abe go to Vietnam. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 2015 Diamonds Are Forever Henry and Jo investigate an ex-con with a connection to Jo's late husband; Henry ends up in jail in 1816 London. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 3, 2015 Hitler on the Half-Shell The death of Karl Haas has Henry and Jo looking for a killer and working to solve a decades-old art crime; Abe receives a surprise visitor and a priceless gift. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 10, 2015 The King of Columbus Circle Henry and Jo investigate the murder of an exiled king; Abe discovers something remarkable about his bloodline. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 24, 2015 Memories of Murder A young college student obsessed with the 1970s is murdered; a connection sparks between Henry and a college professor. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 3, 2015 Social Engineering A member of a secret "hack-tivist" group is murdered, leading Henry and Jon into the world of cyberterrorism; Abe remembers his days as an activist. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 24, 2015 Dead Men Tell Long Tales Henry and Jo search for missing gold and a murderer when the owner of a treasure hunting salvage company is killed; a wealthy entrepreneur pursues Jo; Adam thinks he knows how to eliminate the curse. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 31, 2015 Punk Is Dead. While Jo and Isaac (Cuba Gooding Jr.) are at a punk rock club, a mummified body is found in the wall; Henry remembers when Abigail disappeared. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 7, 2015 Best Foot Forward A human foot in a blood-soaked ballet slipper is found in a bin at a theater; Abe asks Lucas for help finding Abigail. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 21, 2015 The Night in Question Henry tries to find out what really happened to Abigail after she left him; the details of a horrifying secret are revealed. Details Episode 22 Aired May 5, 2015 The Last Death of Henry Morgan Jo is all that stands in the way of the Henry and Adam's impending clash; Henry and Jo's murder investigation centers on an ancient dagger; Adam exploits Henry's concern that Jo will learn his secret. Details

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Season Info

Director
Brad Anderson, John T. Kretchmer, Zetna Fuentes, Antonio Negret, Jace Alexander, David Warren, John Showalter, Michael Fields, Peter Lauer
Executive Producer
Matt Miller, Dan Lin, Jennifer Gwartz
Screenwriter
Matt Miller, Phil Klemmer, Chris Fedak, Zev Borow, Sarah Nicole Jones, Janet Lin, John Enbom, Anderson MacKenzie
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2014