Series synopsis
After Forever is an American drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on April 24, 2018. It ended on September 5, 2024. It was created by Kevin Spirtas, Michael Slade. It stars Kevin Spirtas and Mitchell Anderson.
After Forever is the story of Brian and Jason, a 50-ish New York City gay couple, who have it all until they don't.
Premise
After Forever is the story of Brian and Jason, a 50-ish New York City gay couple, who have it all until they don't.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Spirtas as Brian
- Mitchell Anderson as Jason
Guest cast
- Michael Urie as Daniel
- Mary Beth Peil as Helen
- Colleen Zenk as Dr. Robbins
- Grafton Doyle as Rick
- Courtney C. Clark as Hipster
- Giancarlo Colucci as Bearded Hipster
- Tawana Derrick as Hipster
- Milda DeVoe as Hipster
- Brandon Engman as Hipster
- Vedant Gokhale as Taxi Cab Driver
- John Gronbeck-Tedesco as Bearded Hipster
- Adam Halpin as Jeff
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 30, 2020 | December 30, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 8 | April 24, 2018 | April 24, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 8 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 8 | August 26, 2024 | September 5, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Riley's Unforgettable School Project In a tragic, life imitating art scenario, this documentary-style special was the final script of the late, award-winning writer/producer Michael Slade who succumbed to cancer just days before its release. The story centers around Riley who, while attending school remotely due to COVID-19, is tasked with creating a project about the most unforgettable person he's ever met. |
December 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Commitment It's Brian (Kevin Spirtas) and Jason's (Mitchell Anderson) 15th anniversary. We meet "the gang" and a secret is revealed. |
April 24, 2018 |
| 2 |
Back on the Bike When Brian takes Peter and Mark's 8-year old son, Riley bicycle riding, painful memories are stirred up. Colleen Zenk (As the World Turns) guest stars. |
April 24, 2018 |
| 3 |
My Buddy (a.k.a. "Not A Day Goes By") The gang goes to hear Lisa (Tony-winner, Cady Huffman) sing at a cabaret, but Brian has trouble dealing with it. |
April 24, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Honeymoon Six months after Season 1 ended, Brian (Emmy-winner, Kevin Spirtas) has a new job and a boyfriend, David (Mike McGowan). But he has not let go of the memory of Jason (Mitchell Anderson). |
December 31, 2019 |
| 2 |
Return of the In-Laws Jason's parents (Anita Gillette and Lenny Wolpe) visit Brian and have some concerns about his new relationship. |
December 31, 2019 |
| 3 |
Clients Brian loses his new boutique agency's biggest client. Brenda (Emmy-winner, Erin Cherry) works hard to keep Brian from losing it. |
December 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where Do I Begin? Brian (Kevin Spirtas) projects the visage of late husband Jason (Mitchell Anderson) into his day-to-day life; but when his grief sparks angry outbursts in his personal life and at the office, he seeks counseling from Dr. Evelyn Meyer (Linda Purl). |
August 26, 2024 |
| 2 |
Rainy Days and Birthdays... Lisa (Cady Huffman) continues celebrating Jason's birthday two and a half years after his death, and Brian feels guilty for dreading the event, leading him to work out his guilt with Dr. Meyers. |
August 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Road Not Taken Brian grapples with complicated feelings about Jason's decision to forego treatment before his death, admitting to Dr. Meyer that he feels obligated to defend Jason's decision to their friends, but in private feels betrayed. |
August 28, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 5, 2024 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | ended |