‘Forever’ has received a season 2 renewal at Netflix.

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Helmed by ‘Girlfriends’ creator Mara Brock Akil, the series serves as a contemporary reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel ‘Forever.’

The protagonists are now Black teens from Los Angeles in 2018; Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone star as Justin Edwards and Keisha Clark, who are – per the show’s official logline – “exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts.” 

A force on social media, the show delivered on the ratings front. For, following its May 8 premiere, ‘Forever’ flew into third place on the Netflix Top 10 with 3.7 million views in its first four days of streaming,

Speaking on the season 2 pick up, Akil said in a statement;

“This show was never just about first love — it was about being seen. About letting teenagers be soft, complicated, and real/ And the world showed up for that. Season 2 is our love letter back to the people who said, ‘Yes, this is for me.’ We’re honored, we’re excited, and we’re ready to go even deeper. Thank you to Netflix — Season 2 coming soon!”

‘Forever’ boasts a solid set of executive producers alongside Akil and Blume including sisters Regina King & Reina King, Susie Fitzgerald, Erika Harrison, Sara White, Regina King, Reina King, Shana C. Waterman, and Anthony Hemingway.

Roll on season 2!

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