The prolific TV creator explains how she turned a Judy Blume adaptation into another modern love letter to Black audiences.

Forever' showrunner Mara Brock Akil talks about bringing Judy Blume's story of teen sex and love to Netflix as a story about ...

Netflix Forever stars Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone play Justin and Keisha in the new adaptation of the Judy Blume ...

Judy Blume’s iconic 1975 novel, Forever, is a groundbreaking story about first relationships, first love and…the first time.

Showrunner Mara Brock Akil infused her new Netflix show 'Forever' with the spirit of L.A., including in the set design. The ...

Caldwell breaks down the inspiration and intent behind the quietly powerful wardrobe worn by Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie ...

At first glance, Forever is about teenage love. Justin Edwards (played by Michael Cooper, Jr.) and Keisha Clark (played by ...

With TV hits like Girlfriends, The Game, and Being Mary Jane under her belt, Mara Brock Akil is a bona fide legend—and her latest project, Netflix’s swoon-worthy Forever, is the newest TV show I can’t ...

Netflix’s “Forever” is the latest addition to Mara Brock Akil’s impressive oeuvre. Known for centering Black women’s voices on TV, with acclaimed shows such as “Girlfriends,” “The ...

Netflix's Forever is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel. According to reports, it has been renewed for a season 2 just a week after its debut on May 8, 2025.

The actor talks about his role in the hit new show by Mara Brock Akil and loosely based on Judy Blume’s novel.