Dr. Harry Morgan has a problem. He has lived for over 200 years. It’s not that he can’t die; he has died many times. He just keeps coming back to life…always in water…naked. It is as if his body resets itself over and over again. The answer as to why he has this blessing or curse will be an ongoing mystery in the new crime drama, Forever.

Forever is two types of shows in one. Each episode follows Morgan, a New York City medical examiner, on his quest to find the bad guys. The other part of the show is the continuation of the mystery on why Morgan keeps living forever and never ages. Along for the ride is his friend Abe (a very likeable Judd Hirsch). The two have an unusual friendship and Abe is the only one who knows about Morgan’s secret. How the two met is revealed at the end of the pilot episode. It is a fun and intriguing twist.

Morgan also builds an unlikely ally in the form of Detective Jo Martinez (Alana De La Garza). Martinez is grieving in her own way over the loss of a loved one. Her approach isn’t the heathiest. Morgan himself lost the love of his life, Abigail, many years earlier, so he has a sympathetic ear. However, his strange behavior raises red flags for Martinez. She knows that he is hiding something, and it is only a matter of time before she finds out, but the two make for a good team.

Forever feel familiar because the show, in addition to everything else, is sort of another version of Sherlock Holmes. Because Morgan has lived for so long, he has many years of learning under his belt which has enhanced his observational skills. Just like any version of Sherlock, Morgan has the uncanny ability to deduct other’s whereabouts just looking at the indents in their fingers or the smudges that stain their coat. Perhaps the biggest difference between Morgan and Sherlock is that Morgan is a lot more likeable. The show also features a nice balance of adventure, comedy and touching moments without being over the top (if you can excuse that fact that he never dies).

Forever was created by Matt Miller who also created Chuck, 666 Park Avenue and Human Target, so his track record is a little spotty, but the pilot episode was very enjoyable, moved a quick pace and is non-offensive. The show kicks off on Monday, September 22 and then again the following night (Tuesday, September 23), the show’s regular time slot. Both episodes will air at 10:00 p.m. on ABC.