ABC’s High Potential, the crime drama that took 2024 by storm, is gearing up for a seismic Season 2 premiere on September 16, 2025, and fans are calling it “the desperately needed hit we can’t stop watching.” Led by the brilliant Kaitlin Olson, the series follows Morgan Gillory, a single mom with a genius-level IQ of 160, who transforms from a janitor at the Los Angeles Police Department to a consultant cracking cases that stump seasoned detectives. With its razor-sharp humor, heart-pounding investigations, and a heroine unlike any other, High Potential earned a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and 13.19 million viewers for its January 14, 2025, episode, per Nielsen. X is buzzing, with fans urging, “Catch up now before Season 2 blows the roof off!”
Season 1 introduced Morgan’s unorthodox brilliance, paired with Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), as she tackled cases while searching for her missing ex, Roman. The finale’s cliffhangers—a serial killer targeting Morgan and the revelation that Roman is alive—left viewers reeling. Season 2, with an expanded 18-episode run, promises bigger twists, including a new precinct captain, Jesse Wagner (Steve Howey), and a mysterious role by Mekhi Phifer. Showrunner Todd Harthan told TheWrap that the season will dive deeper into Morgan’s relationships and the killer’s game, ensuring “shocking reveals that won’t string fans along.” X posts are electric, with one fan tweeting, “Kaitlin Olson is a GENIUS—Season 2’s gonna be wild!”
The series, adapted from the French HPI, blends procedural thrills with emotional depth, much like Dark Winds on AMC+, which explores identity through crime. Olson’s comedic roots from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia infuse Morgan with wit, while her bond with kids Ava (Amirah J) and Elliot (Matthew Lamb) adds heart. Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie, and Deniz Akdeniz round out a stellar cast, with critics praising their chemistry. Variety called it “a solid procedural with quirky charm,” and fans on X agree, with one saying, “It’s Knives Out meets The Mentalist—I’m obsessed!” The show’s Los Angeles setting, from gritty precincts to sunlit suburbs, mirrors its mix of grit and warmth.
With Season 2 set to air Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC and stream next-day on Hulu, now’s the time to binge Season 1, available on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK. Stream Dark Winds for a thriller as gripping as this hype, and join the X frenzy over High Potential. Kaitlin Olson’s unstoppable Morgan is about to redefine crime drama—don’t miss the show fans call “addictive” and “unmissable.”
