I'm still in shock, trying to process that I've seen the last of one of my favorite shows! and since the only two people I can fuss about this with are unavailable, you dear blog are my savior.
"Forever" was about Dr. Henry Morgan who works in New York city's morgue and also happens to be immortal.
I wouldn't want to spoil much, but I want to explain why I think highly of this show. So, here we go!
1- Ioan Gruffudd
The accent got me from the first episode :D and then I warmed up to his peculiar character.
After I learned about the cancellation of the show. I jumped to the internet to see how people reacted, and Ioan's response was heartbreakingly beautiful :'(
If it has proven anything, it was that Ioan was truly shocked and hurt as much as the rest of us which sorrowfully makes me feel a bit better. Knowing that he loved the show as much as we did, and how he appreciates the fans, definitely gave him credit in my book.
2- Henry and Abe's relationship
The way Abe would call Henry "Papa".
Henry kissing Abe's forehead in a fatherly manner.
Their looks, the way they worry and care for each other. I just love it!
There was this moment in episode 15 , that was so beautiful I had teary eyes!
3- Abe
He was a warm character ^_^ He had great sense of humor and like his father he had little sense of self preservation :D
4- The flashbacks
Imagine someone living for 200 years, witnessing history, meeting famous personalities and watching how mankind likes to repeat its own mistakes.
I loved how they connected the murder cases of the present with Henry's visions of the past. I found the stories fascinating and amusing.
I liked Abigail and how she rocked the 40's look :D It suited her very well. But more importantly how she was Henry's anchor and Abe's savior. I'm glad Henry got to have her after all his sufferings, shame her days were numbered unlike his.
5- The team
Using his "sherlockian" wit Henry was able to change Detective Jo Martinez 's perspective of him from a suspect to a partner, giving us an amusing couple who despite their differences manage to have a great partnership. Jo was a good detective and I liked how she trusted Henry and followed his crazy path. I loved how she was gaining Henry's trust and maybe that she might be an opportunity for him to live again ;) .
Lucas, Henry's lab partner or rather student. Lucas was a very entertaining character, he was a geek who loved comics (graphic novels in his own words :D) and was not so socially popular. I admired his confidence, and how he proved to be a great friend. You could tell he admired Henry and respected him a lot!
There is this scene in the last episode that was his master and I absolutely loved it! (I teared up a bit to tell you the truth), on the other hand he had what I call "a golden moment" in episode 20 that cracked me up and I thank him for that!
Hanson, Jo's partner though he didn't have many moments, but he managed to deliver a likable character and I appreciated how he loved his job and did it well. He had a couple of funny moments and one when he finally knew something Jo didn't :D .
Lt. Reece, also known as the boss! She's the chief of the NYPD and she sure deserves it. She's a powerful woman, who not only knows how to manage her team but also cares for them. I liked how she knew EVERYTHING that was going on in her department :D
6- Adam
Adam's character is quite complex, but I can't say I hate him. I wish we could know more about him and what made him the way he is.
7- The classiness
Henry being a 200 year old Englishman, the atmosphere of the show had to reflect that and a great opportunity for it was Abe's antiques shop. I loved seeing those antiques around, opposing all those New York style scenes.
Henry's outfits were definitely a part of that class, I was amused by the fact that he had a tailor :D
And let's not forget about the pocket watch! I'm a fan of them.
8- The soundtracks
One of a TV's show appeal factors is their choice of soundtracks.The show managed to pick a nice collection from Henry's classics to modern day songs. They helped set the mood especially when it came to the flashbacks or the intense moments.
9- The quotes
In my humble opinion I think "Grey's anatomy" is the master of quotes, they've given humanity tons of powerful quotes for 11 years!And so, when "Forever" had Henry's voice at the beginning and end of each episode, I was thrilled. They give you an idea of what the episode wants you to learn and there were some that deserved to be hung up on your walls :D Here's one of my favorites
"The truth is, each of us is related. It's just a question of how far back you trace your family tree. Deep down, all of us have shared blood in our veins. Although, individual tastes may vary. And if we're all related then all of us have royal blood, which is why every child should be treated as a king or queen no matter how old our children may be."
It reminded me of this one :D
10- Seeing an old friend
The very last episode featured "John Noble" as a guest star and I was so happy, because I used to watch his show "Fringe" and his character "Walter" was my favorite. I considered this, the show's last gift for me. ^_^
To sum this up, TV networks can be cruel and greedy, and abc has proven once more that they're only after their own agenda. They had a great show with great potential, but they chose to drop it only after one season and we didn't even get a complete closure.
Despite the broken heart, I'm glad I got to watch "Forever" I enjoyed my time, thank you "Forever" team!
There is no better closure to this post than these words:
"It has been said that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken. That we are only truly gone when we disappear from the memories of those who loved us, meaning a great artist never dies along as his books are read, his paintings admired, as long as our songs are sung, may each of us live forever. As for me, maybe its time to learn a new song, fortunately i have an excellent teacher" Henry Morgan, Forever.
