Overview

• Forever premiered on Netflix on May 8, 2025, earning a 95% critics score and 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with viewers praising its emotional depth and contemporary relevance.
• The series updates Judy Blume’s original novel by centering Black leads, Keisha and Justin, and exploring themes of race, identity, and digital-era intimacy in 2018 Los Angeles.
• Showrunner Mara Brock Akil and cast members have expressed optimism about a potential second season, though Netflix has not yet announced a renewal.
• The show features consent-focused portrayals of teenage intimacy, supported by professional intimacy coordinators, highlighting vulnerability and healthy communication.
• Fans and critics alike have lauded the series for its authentic storytelling and layered exploration of first love, sparking widespread interest in its possible continuation.