High Potential Premieres Second Season on ABC Tonight

Lead ABC’s hit crime drama High Potential returns for its second season on Tuesday, September 16 at 10 p.m. ET, with Kaitlin Olson reprising her role as LAPD consultant Morgan Gillroy and new mysteries unfolding in Los Angeles.

Nut Graf Building on its breakout first season, High Potential’s sophomore run delivers deeper character arcs and high-stakes cases, promising viewers answers to last season’s climaxes and a fresh wave of intrigue. With an expanded episode order and notable guest stars, the series aims to cement its status as a top procedural.

New Cases and Returning Faces

Season 2 debuts with “Pawns,” picking up Morgan’s hunt for the Game Maker and the revelation that her long-missing ex-husband is alive.
ABC has increased the season to 18 episodes, up from 13, allowing for broader storytelling and character development.

Streaming and Viewing Options

Live premiere on ABC at 10 p.m. ET tonight.
Next-day streaming available on Hulu and Disney+-both owned by Disney alongside ABC.
Episodes also purchasable via Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or Apple TV for non-subscribers.

Sophomore Season Highlights

Darker Mysteries: Showrunner Todd Harthan promises early resolutions to key cliffhangers while introducing more complex adversaries.
Expanded Ensemble: Mekhi Phifer joins as a recurring guest star, and Steve Howey enters as precinct captain Jesse Wagner.
Character Depth: Viewers will explore Morgan’s family life, including her daughter Ava’s reactions to her father’s return and new dynamics among the Major Crimes Division.

Audience Expectations Following its No. 1 drama ranking among adults 18-49 in Season 1, High Potential’s second season is poised to engage fans with its blend of procedural suspense and character-driven storytelling. The premiere episode is expected to clarify lingering questions about Roman’s disappearance while setting up a season’s worth of cerebral crime-solving.