ABC’s crime dramaHigh Potentialis set to delve deeper into its central mystery when season 1 resumes.The show stars Kaitlin Olsonas Morgan, a brilliant cleaning lady and mother of three, who becomes a consultant for the LAPD’s Major Crimes Division. The show’s midseason finale left audiences on the edge with a hostage crisis that rocked those within the precinct, among them Morgan and her oldest daughter Ava (Amirah J). Beyond that, the mystery involvingMorgan’s missing ex-husband and Ava’s father, Roman, looms over the series.
In an interview withTVLine, showrunner Todd Harthan shared insights into what viewers can expect whenHigh Potentialreturns in January 2025, emphasizing thatRoman’s mystery will be explored significantly in three of the six remaining episodes. Here’s what he had to say:
It’s big in the back half [of Season 1]. It’s big and it’s exciting. It really blooms in three of our back six [episodes]. What I didnotwant to do was drop these little bread crumbs [in the first half of the season] and not give the audience something more substantial in the back half as a promise to what could come in a future season. Obviously it impacts Morgan, but by extension, it also gets to Ava. There are some really wonderful things in that story that happen between mother and daughter that I think the audience is going to love.Some of it will be exciting and mysterious, and some of it will just rip your heart out.
What Major Progress For Roman’s Mystery Means For High Potential
What To Expect For Morgan As Roman’s Disappearance Takes Center Stage
Roman’s storyline taking center stage in the latter half ofHigh Potential’s first season offers more than just a thrilling plot, but alsoprofound implications for Morgan’s journey. Roman disappeared 15 years before the series began. Harthan dropped a few “little bread crumbs” in the first half ofHigh Potentialto establish Roman, mainly with a series of murals that he painted before he vanished. Initially, Morgan accepted the consultant offer so Selena, head of the LAPD’s Major Crimes Division, would help her find him. In episode 3, Selena has reason to believe Roman disappeared because he witnessed a potential crime while painting his last mural.
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Harthan’s comments suggest thatMorgan’s search for answers will intertwine with her relationships at work and with her daughter, Ava, who has complicated feelings about her mother’s investigative abilities and her father. By intensifying this storyline in the latter half of season 1, the series positions itself to tackle the personal stakes that often come with such mysteries, which may test the strength of Morgan’s relationships with those closest to her.
Our Take On The Season 1 Return of High Potential
The Crime Series' Next Chapter Can Balance Drama, Suspense, And Heart
The upcoming episodes ofHigh Potentialappear poised to take the series to new heights. By focusing more on the effect of Roman’s disappearance on Morgan and Ava’s relationship,the showpromises a dramatic, emotionally charged arcthat could force both characters to confront past traumas.
High Potentialbalances suspense with the poignant challenges Morgan faces as a mother. It’s clear that the series isn’t content to simply follow a formulaic procedural path thatcrime drama showsare sometimes known to take; instead, it digs deeper into the costs of living a life surrounded by yellow tape while handling family responsibilities. As Morgan’s story continues to unfold,High Potentialcan elevate both its mystery and emotional storytelling, making the season 1 return one to watch, particularly with some tissues nearby.
High Potential
Cast
Morgan, a single mother of three with a brilliant but unconventional mind, partners with a methodical detective after solving a crime during her job as a cleaner. Together, they form an unlikely but effective duo, blending her unique problem-solving skills with his by-the-book approach to tackle challenging cases.
