ABC's hit crime drama "High Potential" is back, delivering a highly entertaining Season 2
- The Real Perspectives
- Sep 16
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Reel Perspectives
September 16, 2025
Tonight, Morgan Gillory returns as everyone's favorite mother of three and former cleaner with an exceptionally high IQ of 160, along with her unconventional knack for solving crimes in Season 2 of ABC's hit crime drama "High Potential." The premiere episode, titled "Pawns," kicks off an action-packed season consisting of a total of 18 episodes. Fans can look forward to more of Gillory's distinctive mix of fashion, comedy, suspense, and good ole' fashion drama.
It's easy to see why "High Potential" became a breakout hit last season, attracting millions of viewers and becoming one of the most watched new procedurals. Created by Drew Goddard ("The Good Place," "The Martian") and based on the popular French series "Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI), the series stars a fantastic Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, who was brought on as a consultant for the LAPD, teaming up with a by-the-book seasoned detective, Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata). In Season 1, the duo often clashed with Morgan's unconventional methods, however with sizzling and undeniable chemistry, there was no denying they formed an unusual and unstoppable team.
The ensemble cast for this season includes:
Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory
Daniel Sunjata as Detective Adam Karadec
Javicia Leslie as Daphne Forrester
Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Ozdil
Amirah J as Ava Sinquerra
Matthew Lamb as Elliot Radovic
Judy Reyes as Lieutenant Selena Soto
Steve Howey as Captain Nick Wagne
David Giuntoli as the "Game Maker"
With serial kidnapper Game Maker (David Giuntoli) targeting Morgan's family, the stakes have never been higher while Morgan continues to look for answers in her ex-husband's disappearance. The arrival of new police captain Steve Howey is sure to spice things up with the introduction of new characters, and Morgan's partnership with Detective Adam Karadec will get tested.
Get ready for a highly entertaining season as fans will see Morgan use her intellect, sharp wit, and comedic flair to unravel weekly murders. Expect genuine tension, heartfelt moments, and emotional depth with some unexpected twists and turns along the way.
The premiere episode of Season 2 debuts tonight on ABC at 10 pm EST, with new episodes released every Tuesday. New episodes will be available to stream exclusively the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
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