Forever (2025 TV series)
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Forever is an American romantic teen drama television series created by Mara Brock Akil loosely adapted from the Judy Blume novel of the same name. It was released on Netflix May 8, 2025, and was renewed for a second season on May 14.
Infobox
Genre
Teen drama
Created by
Mara Brock Akil
Inspired by
Forever…by Judy Blume
Showrunner
Mara Brock Akil
Starring
mw- Lovie Simone Michael Cooper Jr.
Composer
Gary Gunn
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Judy Blume Susie Fitzgerald Erika Harrison Sara White Regina King Shana C. Waterman Anthony Hemingway
Producers
Kimberly Ndombe Amy Libowsky
Running time
43–52 minutes
Production companies
Story 27 Royal Ties Productions
Network
Netflix
Release
May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08) –present
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Reunion"
Directed by
Regina King
Written by
Mara Brock Akil
Original release date
May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08)
5
5
No.
5
Title
"The Vineyard"
Directed by
Mara Brock Akil
Written by
Norman Vance Jr.
Original release date
May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08)
6
6
No.
6
Title
"The Honeymoon"
Directed by
Thembi Banks
Written by
Terrance Daye
Original release date
May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08)
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Deep End"
Directed by
Anthony Hemingway
Written by
Autumn Joy Jimerson
Original release date
May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08)
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Forever..."
Directed by
Anthony Hemingway
Written by
Mara Brock Akil & Danya Hu
Original release date
May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | "Reunion" | Regina King | Mara Brock Akil | May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08) |
| 5 | "The Vineyard" | Mara Brock Akil | Norman Vance Jr. | May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08) |
| 6 | "The Honeymoon" | Thembi Banks | Terrance Daye | May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08) |
| 7 | "Deep End" | Anthony Hemingway | Autumn Joy Jimerson | May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08) |
| 8 | "Forever..." | Anthony Hemingway | Mara Brock Akil & Danya Hu | May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08) |
· Reception › Accolades
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
Film Independent Spirit Awards
Category
Best New Scripted Series
Nominee(s)
Mara Brock Akil, Regina King, Susie Fitzgerald, Shana C. Waterman, Reina King, Anthony Hemingway, Judy Blume, Erika Harrison, Sara E. White, Jerron Horton
Result
Pending
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Year
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Award
Lovie Simone
Category
Pending
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series
Year
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series
Award
Xosha Roquemore
Category
Pending
Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
Year
Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
Award
Michael Cooper Jr.
Category
Pending
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2026 | Film Independent Spirit Awards | Best New Scripted Series | Mara Brock Akil, Regina King, Susie Fitzgerald, Shana C. Waterman, Reina King, Anthony Hemingway, Judy Blume, Erika Harrison, Sara E. White, Jerron Horton | Pending | |
| Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series | Lovie Simone | Pending | |||
| Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series | Xosha Roquemore | Pending | |||
| Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series | Michael Cooper Jr. | Pending |
References
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/anticipated-movies-tv-shows-based-books-2025/the-housemaid/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2022/11/judy-bloom-novel-forever-netflix-series-mara-brock-akil-1235168977/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-judy-blume-forever-series-1236155355/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/forever-teaser-judy-blume-virginity-black-netflix-1236290412/
- Foreverhttps://people.com/judy-blume-classic-teen-romance-novel-forever-new-netflix-series-first-look-8783490
- Foreverhttps://tvline.com/lists/netflix-renewed-shows-list-2025/bridgerton-season-5-6-netflix/
- "Soundtrack Album for Netflix's 'Forever' Released | Film Music Reporter"https://filmmusicreporter.com/2025/05/02/soundtrack-album-for-netflixs-forever-released/#google_vignette
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/feature/forever-soundtrack-netflix-1236391659/
- Foreverhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/forever_2025/s01
- Foreverhttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/forever-2025/season-1
- Foreverhttps://ew.com/forever-review-netflix-judy-blume-mara-brock-akil-11728255
- IndieWirehttps://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/film-independent-spirit-award-nominations-2026-1235164452/