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Judy Blume’s Forever didn’t need much time to make its presence felt. The romantic drama was locked at the top of the platform’s charts in less than a week after landing on Netflix. According to MovieWeb, the show edged over You and The Four Seasons to hold the top place in Netflix’s TV chart. This kind of debut usually doesn’t go unnoticed. Netflix handed the show a swift Season 2 renewal, a rare move considering how tight-lipped the streamer usually is with early renewals.
A Cast That Carries The Story
Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simon lead the series as Justin Edwards and Keisha Clarke, with a strong supporting crew featuring Xosha Roquemore, Marvin L. Winans III, and Wood Harris. The show’s reception has been near-unanimous. Critics are currently holding Forever at a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while viewers have pushed the Popcornmeter rating to 92%. That alignment between critics and audiences is uncommon, but Forever seems to be threading that needle effortlessly.
Forever Has Been Renewed But There’s No Roadmap
Despite confirming the renewal, Netflix didn’t attach a timeline for production or release (per Collider). This is not surprising, considering the writing process for Season 2 is just beginning to unfold. Mara Brock Akil, who adapted the series from Blume’s original book, is expected to stay at the helm.
