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Why Michael Cooper Jr. Thinks His ‘Forever’ Character Is A Game-Changer

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  • Netflix's 'Forever' reimagines Judy Blume’s teen romance, focusing on diversity, identity, and authenticity.
  • Set in a modern high school, it explores first love and cultural challenges faced by Black teens to connect with today's viewers.
  • The series aims to attract audiences worldwide with compelling characters and themes that promote connection and reflection.
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Review: 'Forever' is a sweet ode to first love (and L.A.) based on Judy Blume's novel

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2025-05-08/forever-review-mara-brock-akil-judy-blume-netflixLatimes.com
Review: 'Forever' is a sweet ode to first love (and L.A.) based on Judy Blume's novel

Netflix mini-series is the 'perfect half day binge' as subscribers watch for 73 million hours

https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/netflix-the-glass-dome-binge-tv-show-804586-20250513Unilad.com
Netflix mini-series is the 'perfect half day binge' as subscribers watch for 73 million hours

Netflix viewers 'up all night' binge-watching 8-part drama: 'I'm hooked'

https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/831371/netflix-viewers-up-all-night-binge-watching-excellent-8-part-drama/Hellomagazine.com
Netflix viewers 'up all night' binge-watching 8-part drama: 'I'm hooked'

Netflix just added an emotional new romantic drama show — and it’s already crashed the top 10

https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/netflix-just-added-an-emotional-new-romantic-drama-show-and-its-already-crashed-the-top-10Tomsguide.com
Netflix just added an emotional new romantic drama show — and it’s already crashed the top 10

Netflix viewers rush to watch 'exceptional' drama based on Judy Blume novel

https://metro.co.uk/2025/05/11/netflix-viewers-rush-watch-exceptional-drama-based-judy-blume-novel-23064147/Metro.co.uk
Netflix viewers rush to watch 'exceptional' drama based on Judy Blume novel

Opinion | Why Netflix’s radical retelling of this 1975 novel still rings true today

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/netflix-forever-young-black-love-sex-rcna205981Msnbc.com
Opinion | Why Netflix’s radical retelling of this 1975 novel still rings true today

“Forever” Stars Lovie Simone And Michael Cooper Jr. Are Just As Close Off Screen, And Here’s Proof

https://www.buzzfeed.com/morganmurrell/forever-stars-lovie-simone-michael-cooper-jr-co-star-testBuzzfeed.com
“Forever” Stars Lovie Simone And Michael Cooper Jr. Are Just As Close Off Screen, And Here’s Proof

All The Songs In Netflix’s ‘Forever’: From Tyler The Creator To SZA

https://deadline.com/feature/forever-soundtrack-netflix-1236391659/Deadline.com
All The Songs In Netflix’s ‘Forever’: From Tyler The Creator To SZA

5 Things to Do This Weekend

https://www.nytimes.com/card/2025/05/09/arts/5-things-to-do-this-weekend-foreverNytimes.com
5 Things to Do This Weekend

Mara Brock Akil Grew Up With Judy Blume’s Very White Characters. In 'Forever,' She Made Them Black

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2025/05/11890125/forever-netflix-mara-brock-akil-interviewRefinery29.com
Mara Brock Akil Grew Up With Judy Blume’s Very White Characters. In 'Forever,' She Made Them Black

'Forever' Is One of TV's All-Time Greatest Romances

https://time.com/7282595/forever-review-netflix/Time.com
'Forever' Is One of TV's All-Time Greatest Romances

How Is Netflix's Forever Similar — and Different — From the Book?

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/how-is-netflixs-forever-similar-and-different-from-the-book/Usmagazine.com
How Is Netflix's Forever Similar — and Different — From the Book?

‘Forever’: Mara Brock Akil on How the Period Before George Floyd’s Murder, the Dangers of Smartphones and Judy Blume Inspired Her Black Teen Love Story

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/forever-mara-brock-akil-george-floyd-judy-blume-1236391464/Variety.com
‘Forever’: Mara Brock Akil on How the Period Before George Floyd’s Murder, the Dangers of Smartphones and Judy Blume Inspired Her Black Teen Love Story

Judy Blume Talks Inspiration Behind Her Controversial Teen Novel 'Forever', and the Change Happening at Home When She Wrote It

https://people.com/judy-blume-talks-inspiration-behind-forever-and-events-in-her-own-life-that-influenced-the-novel-11728307People.com
Judy Blume Talks Inspiration Behind Her Controversial Teen Novel 'Forever', and the Change Happening at Home When She Wrote It

A Forever for Right Now

https://www.vulture.com/article/forever-review-netflix-mara-brock-akil.htmlVulture.com
A Forever for Right Now

A Beloved, Controversial Book Is Now a Netflix Series. There’s a Radical Change.

https://slate.com/culture/2025/05/forever-netflix-series-2025-judy-blume-book-race.htmlSlate.com
A Beloved, Controversial Book Is Now a Netflix Series. There’s a Radical Change.

Netflix fans delighted as '10/10' adaptation of beloved novel released

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-14690881/Netflix-adaptation-Judy-Blume-forever.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Netflix fans delighted as '10/10' adaptation of beloved novel released

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

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/may/08/forever-review-an-absolutely-adorable-tv-take-on-judy-blumes-banned-teen-sex-classicTheguardian.com
Forever review – an absolutely adorable TV take on Judy Blume’s banned teen sex classic

'Forever' review: Netflix series strays from Judy Blume classic, but that's a good thing

https://mashable.com/article/forever-review-netflix-judy-blumeMashable.com
'Forever' review: Netflix series strays from Judy Blume classic, but that's a good thing

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