Lovie Simone stars in Netflix's bold new adaptation of Judy Blume's "Forever"

Lovie Simone Is the Star of Your Next Favorite Coming-of-Age Series

In her first leading television role, the budding actress takes on Judy Blume’s classic 1975 novel in Mara Brock Akil’s new limited series.

Lovie Simone stars in Netflix's bold new adaptation of Judy Blume's "Forever"

Actor Lovie Simone discusses her lead role in "Forever," a new Netflix series exploring teenage romance and self-discovery in 2018 Los Angeles.

‘Forever’ Review: Netflix’s Grounded Judy Blume Adaptation Takes the Long View on Young Love

“Forever” opens with a familiar scene — not to those who’ve read Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, the inspiration for the eight-episode Netflix series, but to anyone who’s parented (or been) a teenager. It’s New Year’s Eve, and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.) wants to go to a party. His father, Eric (Wood Harris), is open to it, but his mother, Dawn (Karen Pittman), all but shuts them down. The trio squabble for a minute, Justin is sent to his room, and the…

Forever review – an absolutely adorable TV take on Judy Blume’s banned teen sex classic

The 1975 novel might be barred from US schools and libraries, but it gets a hugely important telling here. It’s powerful, sweet – and with a cast as excellent as Heartstopper’sA couple of years ago, Judy Blume noted that book banning was not only undergoing a resurgence in the US, but was at that point “much worse” than she had noticed during the 1980s. Blume is one to know: her 1975 novel Forever..., about teenage sex and desire, continues to b…

Mara Brock Akil’s Take on Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ Is the ‘Girlfriends’ Creator’s Finest Work: TV Review

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. […]