Netflix’s ‘Forever’ ends with Keisha and Justin’s bittersweet breakup as they choose growth over first love.
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So, you’re dying to know what happened with Keisha and Justin in that heartbreaking finale, right? Let’s break it down in a way that won’t have you reaching for tissues (okay, maybe just one).
do they actually end up together?
Nope! I know, I know—total heartbreak. By the final episode, these two lovebirds take a break, then reunite (cue the “awws”), reaffirm their love, and then… break up again.
But here’s the thing—it’s not angry or bitter. It’s actually kind of beautiful in its own way.
Why would they break up if they love each other?
Good question! It’s all about growing up. They’re both heading in different directions—Keisha’s off to Howard University next week while Justin’s taking music production courses and working at CVS to pay for it.
Sometimes love isn’t enough when you’re 18 and figuring out who you are.
But I thought first loves were supposed to last forever?
We all want to believe that! But reality check: less than 2% of high school relationships actually make it.
The person you are at 18 isn’t who you’ll be at 25 (thank goodness, right?). Our brains are still developing until our mid-20s, so we’re constantly evolving.
Did they at least help each other grow?
Absolutely! Justin wouldn’t have discovered his passion for music production without Keisha encouraging him to talk to his parents about Northwestern.
And Keisha? Her future wouldn’t have been nearly as bright without Justin’s support.
They changed each other’s lives forever, even if they’re not together-together.
Is there any hope for them in the future?
Maybe! The show’s creator Mara Brock Akil actually teased that “maybe their breakup isn’t permanent.”
Lovie Simone (who plays Keisha) even suggested they might reconnect during the pandemic since the timeline fits.
There’s this “force between them that doesn’t keep them away from each other too long.”
What’s the real message here?
It’s about the beauty of first love! Sometimes the kindest thing two people can do is let each other go so they can fully embrace what life has to offer.
Their story shows that love can be meaningful and transformative even if it doesn’t last “forever.”
Will there be a Season 2?
No official word yet, but with all those unanswered questions about their future, fans are definitely hoping for more!
Until then, all eight episodes are streaming on Netflix if you need another good cry.
