Title: Kaitlin Olson Secures another Season with 'High Potential' on ABC
ABC recognizes Kaitlin Olson's potential as sleuth Morgan Guillory in the hit show "High Potential." The network has greenlit a second season, which attracted an impressive 12.9 million viewers across all platforms within its first week, according to Nielsen.
Based on the popular French and Belgian television series "HPI," "High Potential" follows Morgan, a single mom with three kids, who also happens to be a cleaning lady for the Los Angeles Police Department. Her brain power is unmatched, boasting an IQ of 160, and she uses it to her advantage to solve cases that leave others baffled. This unique ability catapults her into the role of LAPD Major Crimes division consultant.
Daniel Sunjata, known for his work on "Rescue Me," stars as Detective Karadec, Javicia Leslie from "Batwoman" as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz from "The Flight Attendant" as Lev “Oz” Ozdil, Amirah J from "Shameless" as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot, and Judy Reyes from "Claws" as Selena round out the cast.
"High Potential" airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET, taking the slot vacated by "Will Trent," and is available for streaming the following day on Hulu. Disney's 20th Television serves as the studio for the series.
Season one featured thirteen episodes, and the number of new installments for season two has yet to be determined at press time. Olson's commitment to "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX, and her recurring role as DJ Vance in Hulu's "Hacks," may have partially contributed to a shorter freshman season.
The enchanting fusion of Morgan's unconventional problem-solving skills and the police department's traditional methods drive each episode, as she strives to uncover the truth about her missing son Roman's disappearance. With the backing of the LAPD and her intellectual prowess, Morgan expects to unearth more complex and intriguing cases in the future.
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- Judy Reyes, known for her role in "Claws," joins the cast of "High Potential" in its second season.
- Despite the success of "High Potential" season 2, Kaitlin Olson's commitments to "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Hacks" may have influenced the episode count.
- Jean Smart, from "Fargo" and "Hacks," might find herself admiring Judy Reyes' performance in "High Potential," given their shared network, ABC.
- Matthew Lamb and Judy Reyes' characters in "High Potential" could develop an interesting dynamic, given their unique backgrounds and personalities.
- Fans of "The Rookie" starring Nathan Fillion might appreciate the thrilling cases in "High Potential," starring Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Guillory.
