High Potential is a crime procedural show created by Drew Goddard, known for his work on shows like Lost, Alias, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Daredevil. It is inspired by the French show HIP: High Intellectual Potential. The show premiered on ABC on September 17, 2024.
The show provides a unique blend of comedy with intense investigation. It primarily follows Morgan, an intellectually gifted single mother who has a special gift for solving crimes. The series will consist of 13 episodes. As of now, seven episodes have been aired, the remaining six episodes will released weekly every Wednesday.
The series stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev, and Judy Reyes as Selena.
6 episodes are left in High Potential
High Potential will be back after the season break on January 7, 2025, with the eighth episode, titled Obsessed. According to justjared.com, the series will consist of 13 episodes, all of which have already been filmed.
This means that only six episodes are remaining this season. As of yet, there's no official confirmation about a season 2. However, the show has received rave reviews from critics and is one of the most-watched debut series on ABC.
The new episodes will also air at different time slots at 10 pm Eastern Time. Earlier, the episodes used to air an hour earlier at 9 pm Eastern Time.
Here's the release schedule of the show:
Fans who miss the air time can stream the latest episodes the next day on Hulu. The subscription cost of Hulu ranges according to the location and the plan chosen by the user.
In the United States, the ad-supported version of the streaming platform costs $6.99 per month, while the cost of the ad-free version is $12.99 per month.
About High Potential
The show follows Morgan, a single mother with a unique gift of solving complicated cases. Her potential is put to use by the LAPD Major Crimes Unit where she starts working with seasoned investigators to solve crimes. The team deals with a new case in each episode, where Morgan's observation plays a key role.
High Potential airs on ABC exclusively. Here's how the platform describes the series:
"High Potential" follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata)."
The series was originally called Haut Potentiel Intellectuel in French. The series is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios.
Who is in the cast of High Potential?
Below is the list of actors and the roles they play in the series:
- Kaitlin Olson as Morgan
- Daniel Sunjata as Karadec
- Javicia Leslie as Daphne
- Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Ozdil
- Amirah J as Ava
- Matthew Lamb as Elliot
- Judy Reyes as Selena
- Taran Killam as Ludo Radovic
- Garret Dillahunt as Lieutenant Melon
Stay tuned for more news and updates about High Potential and other movies and TV series as the year unfolds.