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Netflix has begun production on a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, with the Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden, stepping into the role of Mr. Darcy. Reports first surfaced earlier this year in April, with Variety revealing Lowden was in talks for the role of the famously aloof romantic hero. Now, Deadline confirming the full cast lineup, fans are eager to see how Lowden will bring new depth to one of literature’s most iconic characters. The six-part limited series is penned by bestselling author Dolly Alderton.

The Emmy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-nominated actor will lead the upcoming romantic drama alongside The Crown star Emma Corrin, who plays Elizabeth Bennet. Lowden, best known for his roles in Slow Horses, Dunkirk, and Benediction, has built a reputation as the UK’s most versatile leading man. His portrayal of River Cartwright in Apple TV+’s Slow Horses earned critical acclaim. Now, he...

Production is officially underway on a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, helmed by Heartstopper director Euros Lyn and adapted by bestselling author Dolly Alderton. The six-part Netflix series boasts a star-studded cast, led by Golden Globe winner Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and BAFTA winner Jack Lowden as the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Adding even more prestige to the lineup is Oscar and Emmy winner Olivia Colman, stepping into the role of the spirited Mrs. Bennet.

Who's in the cast?

In addition to Corrin, Lowden, and Colman, Rufus Sewell will star as the beloved Mr. Bennet. The Bennet sisterhood will feature Freya Mavor (Industry) as Jane Bennet alongside Heartstopper alumnae Rhea Norwood, as Lydia and newcomers Hollie Avery and Hopey Parish in their debut roles of Kitty and Mary. Louis Partridge will take on Mr. Darcy’s nemesis, Mr. Wickham, with Jamie Demetriou turning his hand to the pompous Mr.

Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Photo Credit: Ludo Robert / Netflix)

The Diplomat‘s Rufus Sewell is among the final group of actors filling out the cast of Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice. The series, described as a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved classic novel, has just begun production in the UK.

Sewell joins the previously announced cast led by Emma Corrin (A Murder at the End of the World) as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman (The Crown) as Mrs. Bennet. Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) adapted Austen’s novel and Heartstopper‘s Euros Lyn is directing.

Rufus Sewell will play Mr. Bennet. Additional new cast members include Freya Mavor (Industry) as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou (Barbie) as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) as Mr.

Netflix is giving us the first glimpse of Pride and Prejudice!

The limited series just revealed its supporting cast alongside a first look photo, as production begins in the United Kingdom.

The Jane Austen adaptation features Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley, Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham, Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley and Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourg.

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Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery make their debuts as Mary Bennet and Kitty Bennet, respectively.

New cast members include Anjana Vasan, Sebastian Armesto, Rosie Cavaliero, Saffron Coomber, James Dryden, Justin Edwards, James Northcote, Eloise Webb and Isabella Sermon.

They join previously announced cast members Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden and Olivia Colman, who lead as Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy and Mrs. Bennet, respectively.

The six-part limited...

Praise be, another “Pride and Prejudice” is almost here. The buzzy Netflix limited series adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel has officially started production in the UK. Emma Corrin is leading the series as Elizabeth Bennet, with “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden cast as Mr. Darcy.

Author Dolly Alderton (“Everything I Know About Love”) wrote the script and “Heartstopper” helmer Euros Lyn is directing. The series has proven to be a “Heartstopper” reunion for Olivia Colman who will play Mrs. Bennet, as well as Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet. The Bennet sisterhood will feature Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet and newcomers Hollie Avery and Hopey Parish in their debut roles of Kitty and Mary. “The Diplomat” star Rufus Sewell is Mr. Bennet.

The final cast further includes Louis Partridge as Mr. Darcy’s nemesis Mr. Wickham; Daryl McCormack playing Mr. Bingley; Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley; Jamie Demetriou as Mr.

Netflix has announced that production is now underway on Pride and Prejudice in the UK. Written by Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) and directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper), the series will be a faithful, classic adaptation of the novel.

Olivia Colman will play Mrs. Bennet, Rufus Sewell will star as the beloved Mr Bennet, and Jack Lowden portrays Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. The Bennet sisterhood will include Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Hopey Parish as Mary Bennet, Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet, and Hollie Avery as Catherine “Kitty” Bennet.

Photo courtesy of Netflix/Ludo Robert

Louis Partridge will take on Mr Darcy’s nemesis, Mr Wickham, with Jamie Demetriou turning his hand to the pompous Mr Collins and Fiona Shaw as the fearsome Lady Catherine de Bourg.

The Pride and Prejudice cast also includes Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley, Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley,...

Netflix has released a first look at Pride and Prejudice, its six-episode, “faithful, classic adaptation” of the Jane Austen novel, as production gets underway in the UK.

Written by Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) and directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper), the miniseries’ previously announced castings included Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman, who previously collaborated on Netflix’s The Crown, as Elizabeth Bennet and Mrs. Bennet, while Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) will play Mr. Darcy.

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Netflix has officially shared a first look at its upcoming Pride and Prejudice series. The full cast for the reboot of the 2005 film, starring Keira Knightley, has also been revealed.

Per Variety, the first-look photo showcases the Bennet sisters standing in a field. The supporting cast was also revealed. Production on the new Netflix six-part limited series has just started on location in the United Kingdom. It promises to be a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, with Heartstopper's Euros Lyn directing with screenwriter Dolly Alderton.

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New actors joining the Jane Austen adaptation include Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat) as Mr. Bennet, Freya Mavor (Industry) as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou (Stath Lets Flats) as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) as Mr. Bingley, Louis Partridge (House of Guinness) as Mr. Wickham, Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper) as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly (Black Mirror...

Netflix has unveiled the supporting cast for its adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride And Prejudice as production begins in the UK. A first look image from the series has also been revealed.

The supporting cast includes former Screen Stars Of Tomorrow Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham and Daryl McCormackas Mr. Bingley, alongsideRufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins, Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley and Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourg.

Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery debut as Mary and Kitty Bennet, respectively.

Further cast includes Anjana Vasan,...

Rufus Sewell, Louis Partridge, Fiona Shaw, and Daryl McCormack are among the big U.K. names to have joined the cast of Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice series.

Production is now underway in the U.K., the streamer said, with Everything I Know About Love producer-writer Dolly Alderton attached. Directed by Heartstopper‘s Euros Lyn, the series will be a “faithful, classic adaptation” of the novel, Netflix added.

The platform also offered up a first look of the Bennet sisters on Tuesday.

Sewell (The Diplomat, Scoop) will star as the beloved Mr Bennet with Partridge (Disclaimer, Enola Holmes) playing Mr Darcy’s nemesis, Mr Wickham. Harry Potter star Shaw will play Lady Catherine de Bourg and McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) has been cast as Mr Bingley.

Olivia Colman and the cast of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ for Netflix in a first look image.

Netflix has unveiled a first look at its upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” limited series and revealed its supporting cast as production begins in the U.K.

Joining the Jane Austen adaptation are Rufus Sewell (“The Diplomat”) as Mr. Bennet, Freya Mavor (“Industry”) as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou (“Stath Lets Flats”) as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack (“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”) as Mr. Bingley, Louis Partridge (“House of Guinness”) as Mr. Wickham, Rhea Norwood (“Heartstopper”) as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly (“Black Mirror”) as Caroline Bingley and Fiona Shaw (“Killing Eve”) as Lady Catherine de Bourg. Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery make their debuts as Mary Bennet and Kitty Bennet, respectively.

Other new cast members include Anjana Vasan (“We Are Lady Parts”), Sebastian Armesto (“Gangs of London”), Rosie Cavaliero (“Kaos”), Saffron Coomber (“Three Little Birds and Die Zweiflers”), James Dryden (“Deadpool”), Justin Edwards (“The Thick Of It”), James Northcote...

Netflix has assembled the cast for its 6-part limited series Pride and Prejudice, based on the classic Jane Austen novel, which has started production in the UK.

Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat) will star as the wise patriarch Mr Bennet. Cast as Bennet sisters are Freya Mavor (Industry) as Jane, Heartstopper‘s Rhea Norwood as Lydia and newcomers Hollie Avery and Hopey Parish in their debut roles as Kitty and Mary, respectively. Louis Partridge (Disclaimer) will take on the scheming Mr Wickham, with Jamie Demetriou (Stath Lets Flats) as the pompous Mr Collins, Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve) as the fearsome Lady Catherine de Bourg, Daryl McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) as Jane’s beloved Mr Bingley and Siena Kelly (Black Mirror) as his sister Caroline.

They join previous cast leads Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy and Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet.

To mark the start of production,...

Netflix has unveiled the first glimpse of the “Pride and Prejudice” limited series with Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet.

The photo, which can be seen above, gives a first look at the women of the Bennet family, including Corrin’s Elizabeth and Olivia Colman’s Mrs. Bennet. The photo also unveils the casting for the rest of the Bennet women, including Freya Mavor (“Industry”) as Jane Bennet, Rhea Norwood (“Heartstopper”) as Lydia Bennet and Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery, who both make their on-screen debut, as Mary Bennet and Kitty Bennet, respectively.

Rufus Sewell (“The Diplomat”) will round out the family as Mr. Bennet, while Louis Partridge (“House of Guinness”) joins as Mr. Wickham, Jamie Demetriou (“Stath Lets Flats”) boards the cast as Mr. Collins and Fiona Shaw (“Killing Eve”) joins as Lady Catherine de Bourg. Daryl McCormack will be Mr. Bingley while Siena Kelly (“Black Mirror”) plays Caroline Bingley.

We're halfway through the year, and Netflix has made some big moves in 2025. While the streaming giant has been very generous with renewals, it hasn't shied away from making some tough calls as well. Popular fan favorites have secured new seasons, promising more binge-worthy content ahead, but a couple of shows have also been canceled, leaving viewers to say goodbye.

Ready to see if your favorite show made the cut? In this article, we shared a list of 11 Netflix shows that have been renewed this year, along with two that unfortunately won’t be coming back.

Netflix renewals 2025Bridgerton

After an amazing third season that saw Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington fall in love, get married, and have a baby, a Bridgerton season 4 is slated to be released on Netflix in 2026. The brand-new season will shift focus to the second Bridgerton son, Benedict Bridgerton, and tell his love story to Sophie Baek.

Music supervisor is a job that is part professional music nerd, part aural detective and part crate-digging business affairs exec. 5 Songs is a Deadline series that highlights the work of these below the line workers through songs and stories.

Forever is an adaptation of the 1975 Judy Blume novel, but set in Los Angeles rather than New Jersey. It tells the story of two young athletes, played by Justin Edwards and Keisha Clark, who reunite, after going to grade school together, and fall in love but face the pressure of sports, academics and college prep.

From Mara Brock Akil, the series, which has already been renewed for a second season, features a lot of music, particularly songs from L.A.-based artists that were on the scene in 2018.

“We’re making sure that we’re representing the key moments and key artists from that time period that really tell the story...

Newcomer Michael Cooper Jr.’s experience on Mara Brock Akil’s coming-of-age drama Forever has been life-changing.

Based on the 1975 Judy Blume novel of the same name and told through a modern lens, the eight-episode Netflix series is an exploration of young love. Cooper plays Justin Edwards, an inexperienced and somewhat awkward L.A. teenager.

“One line Mara wrote in the script was that he has one foot in confidence and the other foot in insecurity,” Cooper tells The Hollywood Reporter over a Zoom call, explaining his character who also plays on his high school basketball team. “I thought that was so beautiful that I was able to layer that in the show. To see [him] grow throughout was really special. That was a treat, as an actor, that Mara gave me.”

After modest parts in 2022’s On the Come Up and The Inhabitant, a character as resonant as Justin marks...

Netflix just dropped yet another banger of a series, Forever, and it is more than just winning the hearts of fans and critics worldwide. Created by Mara Brock Akil, the adolescent drama is a modern reimagination of Judy Blume’s titular 1975 novel about the intensity of teenage love and s-x, one even inspired by ‘Black Lives Matter’.

For one, while Brock Akil is credited for race-swapping the leads to bring about a more searing portrait of Black kids instead of focusing on White kids the way Blume did, she also took the perfect inspiration from the BLM movement for a key storyline that might as well be recognized to be its boldest move in the Donald Trump-era.

‘Black Lives Matter’ inspired this bold plotline in Netflix’s Forever Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. in a still from Forever. | Credits: Netflix.

Forever is gaining significant commendation from critics worldwide,...

Forever is getting a second season!

Netflix confirmed that the TV series is getting a Season 2 during its upfront presentation.

Season 1 of the show just debuted on May 8, which landed in third place on the Netflix Top 10 with 3.7 million views in its first four days of streaming, per Variety.

The YA TV series is an adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel of the same name that reimagines the protagonists as Black teens from Los Angeles in 2018. Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone star as Justin Edwards and Keisha Clark, who are “exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts,” via the logline.

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“This show was never just about first love — it was about being seen. About letting teenagers be soft, complicated, and real,” creator Mara Brock Akil said in a statement.

“And the world showed up for that.

Forever, based on the book by Judy Blume, has arrived on Netflix. The series stars Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark, Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards, Xosha Roquemore as Keisha’s mother Shelly, Karen Pittman as Justin’s mother Dawn and more.

Created and produced by Mara Brock Akil, who also serves as executive producer and showrunner, the story captures so strongly the feelings of first love between Keisha and Justin. Fifty years after the publishing of Blume’s hit young adult novel in 1975, Brock Akil has reimagined the story, which traces how first love creates a ripple effect into their futures after they reconnect after grade school in 2018’s Los Angeles.

Find the full soundtrack of Forever below:

Episode 1 – “Reunion”

“Prone” by Masego “Painted on Canvas” by Gregory Porter “Bad and Boujee” by Migos “Within” by Daft Punk “Might Be” by Anderson .Paak “Time Moves Slow” by Badbadnotgood feat.

The weekend has finally arrived, which means it's time to catch up on all the television you have missed during the past week. Whether you're finally starting Poker Face season 2 on Peacock, starting Murderbot on Apple TV+, or watch the latest episodes of Hacks season 4 on (HBO) Max, there's not shortage of great television to keep our watch lists fully stocked for the weekend.

More than likely, you're heading straight to Netflix, everyone's first streaming stop, to see what the streamer has to offer for a weekend binge-watch. If you haven't yet watched the latest Netflix hits like The Four Seasons, Ransom Canyon, and You season 5, then you should consider catching up on the shows everyone's talking about. But there's also plenty to check out in the top 10.

Currently in the top 10 most popular shows ranking going into the weekend, Netflix boasts the latest hit teen drama series (that has...

Has Forever Been Renewed For Season 2? (Photo Credit – Netflix)

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.

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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.

Since its publication in 1975, Judy Blume's young adult novel Forever... has stirred controversy for its frank exploration of teenage sexuality. By the same token, it's been an important touchstone for young readers navigating the thorny terrain of first love. It was an important book for Mara Brock Akil, a TV veteran who has re-interpreted it for Netflix for a new adolescent audience.

"Judy Blume was a first for me as a reader," Akil tells Gold Derby. "I think I became a writer because I was a reader first, and I was immersed in her world." Forever, which explores two teenagers navigating sex and intimacy for the first time, had a particular impact on Akil and her friends because "someone was willing to tell us the truth." Blume's book served as "our modern-day internet" for its young readers, explaining love, dating, and everything that comes with it. So when...

On May 14, Netflix held its third-ever upfront event, where the streaming giant announced several renewals for some of its fan-favorite shows and new series. One of the new shows to receive a renewal was Forever, a teen series that has quickly gained popularity since its debut last week. Forever season 2 is officially happening at Netflix!

This renewal comes as somewhat of a surprise, seeing as though the show's first season was just released a week ago. Netflix doesn't usually hand out renewals this quickly, especially for its new series. The streaming service typically waits to gauge audience response, completion rates, and overall viewership data before making a decision. This early renewal of Forever suggests the show has performed strongly out of the gate, generating enough buzz and engagement to justify a second season so soon.

As of May 15, Forever is one of the most popular shows on Netflix at the...

Judy Blume’s new romantic drama series arrived on Netflix last week, and it didn’t take the streamer long to reach a verdict on the show. After less than a week on the platform, Forever earned a Season 2 renewal, which came after it rocketed to the #1 spot on the streamer’s charts and has stayed put for several days now. The series stars Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simon in the lead roles of Justin Edwards and Keisha Clarke, with Xosha Roquemore, Marvin L. Winans III, and Wood Harris filling out the rest of the supporting cast. Forever currently sits at a 96% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and the audience-driven Popcornmeter also lands at a strong 94%. Critics and audiences don’t often stand united on a front, but Forever has been a hit by all measures thus far.

While Forever was renewed for a second season yesterday, Netflix...

Forever lovers and Judy Blume fans alike will be seeing more of Michael Cooper Jr.’s Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone’s Keisha Clark, as Netflix has renewed the hit YA show for another season.

This comes barely a week after the first season launched on the streamer May 8.

The first season follows the reunion between these two characters, who went to grade school together, and their kindling of a romance that grows to be each of their first loves. Creator Mara Brock Akil serves as producer and showrunner on the television adaptation of Blume’s 1975 novel.

The show also stars Xosha Roquemore as Keisha’s mother Shelly Clark, Karen Pittman as Justin’s mother Dawn Edwards, Wood Harris as Justin’s father Eric Edwards, Niles Fitch as Justin’s friend Darius and more.

The young couple, who reconnect at a party, go to different high schools and face the pressure of sports,...

Netflix has extended two of its young adult romance adaptations: “Forever” has been renewed for Season 2, and a third season of “My Life With the Walter Boys” has been greenlit ahead of the series’ Season 2 later this year.

The news came during Netflix’s upfront presentation in New York on Wednesday, and soon after the May 8 debut of “Forever” Season 1, which landed in third place on the Netflix Top 10 with 3.7 million views in its first four days of streaming,

Created by Mara Brock Akil, “Forever” is an adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel of the same name that reimagines the protagonists as Black teens from Los Angeles in 2018. Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone star as Justin Edwards and Keisha Clark, who are “exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts,” per the official logline. The cast also includes Karen Pittman, Wood Harris,...

Netflix recently premiered the first season of its modern reimagining of Judy Blume's 1975 novel about the intensity of teenage love and sex in the teen drama, Forever. Set in Los Angeles in 2018, the series follows Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.) and Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone), childhood classmates who reconnect as teenagers in their senior year of high school. The eight-episode series sees the two Black teens explore their identities and tackle risqué subjects such as sex and love beyond the sphere of family. Despite being each other's firsts, Keisha and Justin end Forever Season 1 separated, in what was a painful yet clean split. So, might there be a second season for the teen drama?

Forever is created by Mara Brock Akil, whose credits include Girlfriends, The Game, and Being Mary Jane, spoke with Entertainment Weekly regarding the prospect of Forever returning for a second season. Noting that there's “absolutely room” for more,...

Forever season 2 gets an encouraging response from creator and showrunner Mara Brock Akil. Recently debuted on Netflix, with Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. in the lead roles,the eight-episode series is a reimaging of the influential 1975 novel by author Judy Blume. It tracks two Black teens, Keisha Clark (Simone) and Justin Edwards (Cooper Jr.), as they begin an epic love story and explore their identities. Set in Los Angeles in 2018, Keisha and Justin awkwardly become each other's firsts. The ending of Foreverleaves the door open for further exploration.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Brock Akil was asked about the possibility of Forever returning for season 2. The creator and executive producer struck an optimistic tone, noting that there's “absolutely room” for more. In the quote below, Brock Akil also talks about how the audience is interested in the kinds of stories the Netflix romance adaptation aims to tell:

“There’s absolutely room for that.

Mara Brock Akil’s TV adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved teen romance novel “Forever,” has officially landed on Netflix and it features a stellar cast of longtime actors and fresh faces.

Akil’s “Forever,” which tells the first love story of two Black teens, Justin and Keisha, marks the “Girlfriends” creator and mega-producer’s debut at Netflix after establishing her Story27 production banner with the streamer and signing a multi-year agreement to write and produce scripted content and other creative projects for Netflix.

Check out a complete guide to the “Forever” cast and characters you need to know.

Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin in “Forever” (Netflix) Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards

Michael Cooper Jr. stars as Justin, co-star of the series, and the love interest of Keisha. Though Justin enjoys playing on his high school basketball team, with hopes of one day pursuing a professional career, he possesses a deeper love for music.

The 2025 teen drama series streaming on Netflix, Forever, certainly stands apart from other similar content on the platform, mostly because of how grounded in reality it is and how any unbelievable twists or turns are completely absent. Adapted from Judy Blume’s young adult novel from 1972, “Forever…,” the eight-part series follows Keisha and Justin, who go through the various tribulations in their romantic relationship, as well as the changing dynamics of teenage life. Overall, Forever can be a great watch for fans of romantic drama, particularly revolving around young adult characters.

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What is the Netflix series about?

Forever begins on the 31st of December, 2017, as Justin Edwards struggles with a school assignment on English literature, finding it immensely hard to concentrate on the work. While Justin is generally a good student who is liked and appreciated by his teachers, his academic life is a bit tougher than his...

Mara Brock Akil’s TV adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved teen romance novel “Forever” has finally arrived, and we’re here to give the deets on how to tune in.

Akil’s “Forever,” which tells the first love story of two Black teens, Justin and Keisha, marks the “Girlfriends” creator and mega-producer’s debut at Netflix after establishing her Story27 production banner with the streamer and signing a multi-year agreement to write and produce scripted content and other creative projects for Netflix.

The eight-episode series hits the streamer on Thursday. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch.

When does “Forever” come out?

“Forever” premieres on Thursday, May 8.

Where is “Forever” streaming?

“Forever” is streaming exclusively on Netflix.

What is “Forever” about?

Here’s Netflix’s official synopsis for the series: “Set in 2018 Los Angeles, ‘Forever’ follows breakout stars Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark and Michael Cooper Jr....

Your new favorite teen show is now streaming on Netflix, and it's got all the heart, drama, and moments of first love that make you laugh, cry, and cheer. Forever is an honest, heartfelt portrayal of young love, exploring the beautiful and messy journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany falling in love for the first time.

It’s a story that feels real, with characters you can’t help but root for as they navigate the highs and lows of life, love, and everything in between. But as much as we adore the first season, it’s clear that this show has so much more to offer. Sadly, a Forever season 2 has not been commissioned yet, leaving fans anxiously awaiting news. With the first season just dropping, we won't likely hear of anything concerning the show's fate anytime soon. Netflix will use this time to...

The one teen show you're not watching and should be is Forever on Netflix. All eight episodes of the first season are now available to stream. It might seem like your typical teen series on the surface, but it offers something far more profound. Beneath the romance and high school drama, Forever delivers a heartfelt, deeply authentic Black coming-of-age story, something I'd argue we don't see enough of in mainstream media. The teen love story is just the icing on the cake, and it's so relatable in the way it captures the messiness of first love, the insecurities of growing up, and the pressures of trying to figure out who you are in a world full of expectations.

I can't emphasize enough how incredible this new Netflix show is, and all credit goes to its creator, Mara Brock Akil. She took Judy Blume's iconic 1975 novel and transformed it into a modern,...

All eight episodes of Forever are streaming now only on Netflix. This latest teen series from the streaming giant has generated buzz ever since it was first announced, largely because it’s inspired by Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel of the same name.

What makes it stand out, however, is that the creator has reimagined the original novel for today’s world, updating it to feel more relevant and relatable to modern audiences. Set in Los Angeles, this teen romantic drama stars Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. as Keisha and Justin, two young athletes and old childhood friends who reconnect at a New Year’s Eve party in 2017. This fateful night ignites a passionate romance and launches them into an emotional journey through the ups and downs of first love.

Across eight episodes, viewers witness Keisha and Justin’s love story unfold as they navigate the tender, complicated, and...

Keisha starts episode 2 wanting nothing to do with Justin after he left her text message on read. She feels hurt and embarrassed, especially since she had opened up to him about her feelings. Meanwhile, Justin is desperate to explain what happened but has no way to contact her after she blocked him again. Here's a recap of what all goes down in Forever season 1 episode 2.

Spoilers from Forever episode 2 ahead!

(L to R) Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards, Wood Harris as Eric, and Karen Pittman as Dawn in Episode 104 of Forever | Elizabeth Morris/Netflix The timing is just never right for Keisha and Justin

After sharing her feelings, Keisha anxiously waits for Justin's response, but he never replies. Unbeknownst to her, Justin's mom (Dawn) took his phone away after he skipped class. Meanwhile, Justin manages to get his phone back with some advice from his dad (Eric). When he...

The entire first season of Forever is available to stream on Netflix, and it's the kind of emotional, coming-of-age series that pulls you in with its relatable characters, touching moments, and a love story that feels both real and transformative. The Netflix show revolves around two teen athletes, Keisha and Justin, who reconnect at a New Year's Eve party after years apart. A romance eventually blossoms between the two, and together they navigate the ups and downs of young love while also dealing with the challenges that come with growing up.

In this article, we're going to break down everything that happens in the premiere episode of the teen series. So, now's your time to exit if you don't want to be spoiled.

Major spoilers ahead from Forever episode 1!

(L to R) Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark in Episode 101 of Forever | Elizabeth Morris...

Inspired by Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel and reimagined by visionary writer/ producer Mara Brock Akil, Netflix’s latest limited series, “Forever,” is an exquisite journey of love, becoming and the beautiful wonder and anguish of teenhood. The show is set in Los Angeles in 2018 and follows two teenagers navigating their final high school years. Track star Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) is laser-focused on earning a scholarship to Howard University, whereas Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.) — a basketball player trying to manage his Adhd — is torn between the vision his parents have for him and the dreams he hasn’t quite discovered for himself. A chance encounter between the pair at a New Year’s Eve party sparks an infatuation that shifts their hearts and lives. “Forever” offers something rarely seen on television (or anywhere): a whole, nuanced and exceptional showcase of first love through the eyes of two young Black people.

I’ll admit I didn’t really know what to make of Forever going into it. Regrettably, Judy Blume is one of my childhood literature blind spots, so I can’t really speak to how the series works as an adaptation of the novel beyond modernizing the story from 1975 to 2018.

But I am a sucker for a good coming-of-age story and this show certainly delivers on that front. An equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of young love, self-discovery, and how we move past the hardest parts of our lives.

The plot

At a New Year’s Eve party during junior year of high school, struggling basketball hopeful Justin Edwards, played by Michael Cooper Jr., has a chance encounter with his childhood friend, rising track star Keisha Clark, played by Lovie Simone. Over the course of the next year, the two rekindle their relationship, fall in, out, and back in love,...

In Forever, we see the work of one icon interpreted by another. Executive producer and writer Mara Brock Akil reimagines the coming-of-age novel by young adult literature pioneer Judy Blume, creating a limited series with a contemporary setting and exciting young leads. The eight dreamy episodes are sure to catch the attention and investment of those across generations.

“I can remember very clearly what I was doing at 12: reading this book I wasn’t supposed to be reading,” Brock Akil says about Forever . . . , a lifelong favorite of hers. “I talked about it on the bus, I talked about it in the hallways. I talked about it in the locker room.”

While the book was originally published in 1975, Brock Akil’s Forever takes place in 2018 Los Angeles, and centers on two Black teenagers, Keisha Clark and Justin Edwards. We meet Keisha, played by Lovie Simone, just...

Get ready to be swept away by Forever on Netflix, a heartwarming and dramatic teen series that explores the messy, beautiful journey of first love, self-discovery, and everything in between. It premieres on the streaming platform tomorrow, and I promise you won’t want to miss a single episode. That's why we're here to share everything you need to know before diving in, including the official release date and time.

If you're a book lover, chances are you're probably wondering why the show's title sounds so familiar. That’s because Forever is based on the 1975 YA novel of the same name by Judy Blume. The book, known for its honest portrayal of first love, relationships, and sexual awakening, is a classic that has resonated with generations of readers. Now, Netflix brings this iconic story to life, offering a fresh and modern take on the beloved tale.

Mara Brock Akil, who...

Is your first love Forever? Or something you remember forever?

That’s the question hanging over young couple Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.) and Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) in the coming-of-age series from Mara Brock Akil. Inspired by Judy Blume’s seminal novel Forever …, the series follows two Black LA teens as they learn how to fall in love with the people they’re becoming while also falling for each other.

Originally childhood friends, Justin and Keisha meet again years later at a New Year’s Eve party that sparks a year of firsts: first real relationship, first time, first “I love you.” And perhaps even scarier: the first opportunity to really tell your parents what you want and need from life.

Brock Akil sees the couple’s romance as a reflection of “who catches you and holds you and sees you?” As Justin and Keisha realize they’ve met...

Even though we're all counting down the days until all of our favorite Netflix shows like Stranger Things, Wednesday (which now has a return date!), Emily in Paris, and more return with new seasons later this year, the streaming service isn't cutting corners with its new shows in the meantime. In May 2025, there are plenty of titles to keep our watch lists stocked with great content.

Beyond the exciting, high-profile releases coming in May, such as The Four Seasons, Sirens, and the latest binge-able drama from Tyler Perry, Netflix has even more great shows to offer. May also brings Big Mouth season 8, Thank You, Next season 2, The Royals, Secrets We Keep, and Love, Death & Robots. There's definitely no shortage in shows to watch on Netflix in the coming month.

But which of the best new Netflix shows are worth watching in May and which are best left skipped, either altogther or for a rainy day?...

If you need some new Netflix shows to watch right now, we have the perfect list for you! We shared the list of the best Netflix shows coming this spring.

Spring has already sprung, and while we've seen some good Netflix shows released so far, there are some excellent new Netflix shows and new seasons of returning shows coming this spring! And, we haven't even learned about all the new Netflix shows yet. We'll share the full list when we find out, but these are the eight best Netflix shows for you to watch this spring.

Let's get the list started with the new Netflix show everyone is talking about, Ransom Canyon.

Ransom Canyon Ransom Canyon. Josh Duhamel as Staten in Episode 102 of Ransom Canyon. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 | Netflix Release date: April 17 Created by April Blair Cast: Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, James Brolin, Lizzy Greene, and more

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Today, Netflix released the official trailer and key art for Forever, which is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel.

Premiering on May 8, Forever is a love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018.

Mara Brock Akil is the creator, writer, and showrunner of the series, which is executive produced by Akil, Blume, Susie Fitzgerald, Erika Harrison, Sara White, Regina King, Reina King, Shana C. Waterman, and Anthony Hemingway.

The cast includes Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Winans III, Niles Fitch, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Adriyan Rae, Paigion Walker, Xavier Mills, E’myri Crutchfield, and Yusef Thomas.

“I’m thrilled that Mara has chosen to tell this story through her own lens,” said Judy Blume. “It is gratifying to know that, 50 years after its release,...

"I'm always gonna be here for you..." "Forever?" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a new romantic series titled Forever, streaming on Netflix starting in May. "You always remember your first." Created and showrun by Mara Brock Akil, Netflix's Forever is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1975 novel of the same name - Forever. It's an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other's firsts, set in 2018 Los Angeles. Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever. Starring Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark, and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards; also with Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Niles Fitch, Marvin Winans III, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Adriyan Rae, Paigion Walker, E'myri Crutchfield, Xavier Mills, and Yusef Thomas.

First loves hold a special place in many people's hearts, and that's exactly what Forever on Netflix is all about. The series is based on Judy Blume's book from 1975, but a reimagined version of the tale for modern times. And I'm sure it's going to melt our hearts. The streamer has set a release date, and we have it marked down on our calendars!

Get ready for the heartfelt looking drama this spring! Forever premieres Thursday, May 8, 2025 with all 6 episodes on Netflix. Though this version of the story is reimagined, the theme I think is universal for many and it's something teens and first-time couples have faced. And that's a first love and, well, first time having sex.

Blume is the author behind Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, which was turned into a movie starring Rachel McAdams in 2023. That was a great film, and so I'm looking...

Netflix has set a May 8 release date for Forever, a new series based on Judy Blume’s 1975 novel. The adaptation moves the setting to 2018 Los Angeles, following two Black teenagers, Keisha and Justin, as they experience first love while navigating their ambitions.

A Contemporary Approach to a Classic Story

Lovie Simone stars as Keisha Clark, a confident track athlete with her sights set on life after high school. Michael Cooper Jr. plays Justin Edwards, a talented basketball player working toward a future beyond his parents’ success. Their relationship becomes a defining moment that shapes their lives.

Mara Brock Akil, known for Girlfriends and Being Mary Jane, serves as executive producer and showrunner. This marks her first project under her overall deal with Netflix. Discussing Blume’s influence on her work, Brock Akil told Netflix’s Tudum, “She was one of the first writers I read that dared to be honest...

Netflix is sharing a first look at its upcoming series based on Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, Forever.

The series will follow the love story of two Black teens Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), young athletes who become each other’s first love, which ultimately impacts them for the rest of their lives. Forever will be set in 2018 Los Angeles.

Simone will play Keisha Clark, a confident track star with dreams for life after high school. Meanwhile, Cooper Jr. will portray Justin Edwards, who dreams of playing division-one basketball and achieving more than his successful parents.

Mara Brock Akil, known for creating the sitcom Girlfriends and the drama Being Mary Jane, serves as the show’s executive producer and showrunner. Forever is Akil’s first project under her overall deal with Netflix. Judy Blume, Susie Fitzgerald, Erika Harrison, Sara White, Regina King, Shana C. Waterman and Anthony Hemingway serve as executive producers.

Updated: Neflix has set May 8 for the premiere of Forever, its upcoming drama series, starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. The streamer also unveiled some first look photos, which you can see at the bottom of the post.

Netflix’s Forever is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume’s influential — and controversial — 1975 novel. It tells the epic love story of two Black teens, Keisha Clark (Simone) and Justin Edwards (Cooper Jr.) exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018.

Cast also includes Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Wood Harris, Karen Pittman, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Niles Fitch, Paigion Walker and E’myri Crutchfield.

Brock Akil, who serves as showrunner, executive produces alongside Blume, Susie Fitzgerald, Erika Harrison, Sara White, Regina King, Reina King, Shana Waterman and Anthony Hemingway, who is directing four episodes. The project stems from...

Once you get all of your jokes à la “Wait, another TV series titled Forever?!” out of the way, you might want to mark your calendars: Netflix’s series adaptation of the controversial-for-its-time Judy Blume novel will release Thursday, May 8, the streamer announced Wednesday.

Netflix has also released a new batch of first-look photos from Mara Brock Akil’s reimagining of the 50-year-old novel, which you can scroll down to see, while a full trailer is embedded above.

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