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Forever S1E8 — The Ecstasy of Agony
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Forever•Season 1•Episode 8

The Ecstasy of Agony

8.4/10 · 1,484 votesNov 11, 201444 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Henry and Jo become immersed in the world of a dominatrix, who doesn't dole out pain for kinky pleasures but for therapeutic purposes. Meanwhile, Abe reacquaints himself with his own form of pain and pleasure - his former wife.

Directed byBrad Anderson
Written byAllen MacDonald
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Cast6

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

Henry Morgan

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Abe

Alana de la Garza

Alana de la Garza

Detective Jo Martinez

Lorraine Toussaint

Lorraine Toussaint

Lt. Joanne Reece

Donnie Keshawarz

Donnie Keshawarz

Detective Hanson

Joel David Moore

Joel David Moore

Lucas

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Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson

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Allen MacDonald

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Episode Summary

"The Ecstasy of Agony" is episode 8 of Forever season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,484 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Brad Anderson and written by Allen MacDonald, it aired on November 11, 2014.

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