What is Forever rated, and is it OK for kids?

For most kids, yes. Mild language and nothing scary, in line with the TV-PG.

Forever (2014)

Series · 44m episodes · Rated TV-PG

An immortal medical examiner uses his unique perspective to solve crimes and unravel the mystery of his own endless life.

Intimate and melancholy. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 29, 2026.

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Forever parents guide

Light gore, which is more than most TV-PG titles carry. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 10. Rated TV-PG.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Forever?: Light gore and some violence.
What is Forever rated, and is it OK for kids?: For most kids, yes. Mild language and nothing scary, in line with the TV-PG.

What is Forever about?

Doctor Henry Morgan, New York City’s star medical examiner, has a secret. He doesn't just study the dead to solve criminal cases, he does it to solve the mystery that has eluded him for 200 years—the answer to his own inexplicable immortality. This long life has given Henry remarkable observation skills which impresses his new partner, Detective Jo Martinez. Each week, a new case and their budding friendship will reveal layers of Henry’s long and colorful past. Only his best friend and confidant, Abe knows Henry’s secret.