- Matt Kelly25 février 2026If you’re looking for a show that combines the wit of Sherlock with the soul of a classic romantic drama, Forever (2014) is a masterclass in "gone too soon" television. It’s the ultimate "detective with a secret" show, and it’s genuinely heartbreaking that we only got one season of it. Here is why this cult favorite is still worth your time a decade later: The Premise: Immortality is a Curse Dr. Henry Morgan (played with effortless charm by Ioan Gruffudd) is a star medical examiner in New York City. He has a secret: he’s 200 years old. Every time he dies, he disappears and reappears in the nearest body of water, perfectly intact and completely naked. He’s spent two centuries studying death to understand his own life, making him the most observant investigator on the NYPD’s payroll. Why It’s "Awesome" The Chemistry: The "Will they/Won't they" dynamic between the buttoned-up Henry and Detective Jo Martinez (Alana de la Garza) is grounded and respectful. They have a deep, intellectual connection that feels earned, not forced. The Heart (Abe): The emotional anchor of the show is Henry’s relationship with Abe (Judd Hirsch), a sharp-tongued antique dealer who is actually Henry’s grown son (whom he and his late wife adopted during WWII). Watching an immortal man care for his aging "son" provides some of the most moving scenes in TV history. The History: Each episode uses flashbacks to Henry’s past—from 19th-century London to 1940s New York—to solve modern-day crimes. It’s a brilliant way to explore how human nature never really changes. The Mystery: There’s an overarching "Moriarty" figure—an anonymous caller named "Adam" who claims to be even older than Henry—adding a high-stakes psychological thriller element to the weekly cases. The Verdict Forever is sophisticated, empathetic, and beautifully shot. It treats the viewer with intelligence and avoids the "gimmick of the week" trap by focusing on the heavy emotional toll of living forever while everyone you love fades away.
- Billy Zane2 mai 2025Forever is one of those shows that really should’ve lasted longer. It’s super entertaining, really well-acted, and has a cool, original vibe you don’t see often. Ioan Gruffudd is great as Dr. Henry Morgan, a guy who can’t die (kind of like Highlander, but with a modern twist and a bit of sci-fi mixed in). The stories are clever, the characters are likable, and it’s just a fun show to get into. Honestly, it’s a shame it only got one season - it definitely deserved more.
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Forever has 1 season.
Forever has 22 episodes.
The key characters in Forever are Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffudd), Abe (Judd Hirsch), Detective Jo Martinez (Alana de la Garza).
Forever was directed by Brad Anderson, John T. Kretchmer, Peter Lauer, David Warren, Jace Alexander, Zetna Fuentes, John F. Showalter, Matt Barber, Rob Bailey, Steve Shill, Michael Fields, Sam Hill, Steve Boyum, Antonio Negret.
Forever was produced by Dan Lin.
Le Dr Henry Morgan, un médecin légiste discret mais brillant, étudie la mort pour une raison bien précise : il est immortel. Depuis deux siècles, il parcourt le monde et cherche un remède à sa condition qu'il considère comme une malédiction, aidé par un son meilleur ami, un vieux chauffeur de taxi roublard. Après un accident de métro au cours duquel il a (encore) perdu la vie, il fait la rencontre de la détective Jo Martinez, une veuve au caractère bien trempé avec qui il ne va pas tarder à faire équipe pour résoudre d'épineuses affaires criminelles...
Forever is rated 12.
Forever is a Drame, Crime, Fantastique show.
Forever has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
Forever episodes are 44min long.
No, this show was canceled after 1 season.