Forever (2014)

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 2014
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24

Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Sep 22, 2014
    25
    ABC’s new crime-solving drama about an immortal medical examiner is nothing more than a shameless “Sherlock” ripoff.
  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Sep 22, 2014
    25
    Forever comes off like a show a couple of drunks scribbled out on a cocktail napkin.

Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
98
#98 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

User Reviews

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 295 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 253 out of 295
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 295
  3. Negative: 30 out of 295
  1. JasonSorn
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    Forever is the first appealing show to come out in a long time. It doesn't lean heavily on non-classy gimmicks such as sex to promote a trulyForever is the first appealing show to come out in a long time. It doesn't lean heavily on non-classy gimmicks such as sex to promote a truly original supernatural twist on the age old premise of crime fighters. It's a good balance of action, story, and character development. Highly recommend it. I can only see it getting better and more intriguing as the season unfolds.… Full Review »
  2. coloradobookie
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Rarely does ABC tv have such a fun new series. The actors may pull off the limitations ina basic tv show. Hope it only gets better. IveRarely does ABC tv have such a fun new series. The actors may pull off the limitations ina basic tv show. Hope it only gets better. Ive watched the pilot twice impatiently waiting for the series to start.… Full Review »
  3. Alexlee
    Feb 8, 2015
    10
    Forever is just plain good. the Pilot was brilliant and promising.
    the main plot is fairly astonishing. the twist, the surprise, the story    Forever is just plain good. the Pilot was brilliant and promising.
    the main plot is fairly astonishing. the twist, the surprise, the story line, the flashback timing, all are in a great position.
    the deduction skill and method used here are splendid too. there are things here that happens to be more than classic Sherlock Holmes do, the deductions are in a perfect shape triangle, with every detailed precise reasoning, and not just jumping all around, blabbering, and suddenly epic conclusion in the end, so that the viewers are able to follow every details presented. it might seems pretty hard to make but it came out pretty good actually.    … Full Review »
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