Forever (2014)

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

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  1. Malcharacter
    Jan 11, 2015
    3
    I like detective/cop shows. I don't like Forever.

    First, the supporting characters are almost irrelevant to the plot. That gets better as the show goes on, but it's a bit too late. Second, we are treated to a series of flashbacks and are expected to care about character we never meet, instead of developing the characters the story actually has in the present. Third, related to the    I like detective/cop shows. I don't like Forever.

    First, the supporting characters are almost irrelevant to the plot. That gets better as the show goes on, but it's a bit too late.

    Second, we are treated to a series of flashbacks and are expected to care about character we never meet, instead of developing the characters the story actually has in the present.

    Third, related to the second one. We have a big "antagonist" in the background, but he is barely related to anything that's happening.

    The cases are fine. Maybe too mundane for an immortal character, but they are not bad.

    Bottom line, it would have been great if it was about everything the main character lived (that we see in flashbacks). But as a cop/detective show, can't recommend.    … Expand
  2. DonnaRae
    Mar 7, 2015
    0
    I disagree that this show should be cancelled. It is one of the best shows on TV. I have watched since the beginning sand never been dissatisfied. They need to promote this show more. I'm keeping my finger crossed to see if it survives.
  3. nematode630
    Sep 23, 2014
    1
    what a waste of almost one hour. Boring. Will probably not watch again. Yawn. Nothing original about the plot, and not realistic....Who lives for 200 plus years?

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Critic Reviews

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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
  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Michael Landweber
    Sep 24, 2014
    70
    Everything in the first episode suggests that Forever has a better shot at successfully combining procedural conventions and a high-concept than, say, Intelligence or Almost Human.
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  2. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Sep 22, 2014
    67
    Gruffudd's characterization is a bit uneven; sometimes he's gruff and aloof and still pining over the loss of his World War II-era love, yet he's able to turn on the charm when he wants to.
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  3. Zap2it (Inside the Box)
    Reviewed by: Sarah Huggins
    Sep 22, 2014
    60
    Gruffudd carries the series well and brings a trustworthy and genuine presence to the role of Henry Morgan. However, after viewing two episodes, it is unclear where the series is going in the long haul.
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