just as it begins airing in the UK, US network ABC announces the dramedy ‘High Potential‘, written by Drew Goddard (‘The Good Place’, ‘The Martian’) and starring Kaitlin Olson, has been renewed for Season 2.
‘High Potential‘ is a crime procedural that stars the incomparable Kaitlin Olson (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional mind whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective, played by Daniel Sunjata (Rescue Me, Manifest, Graceland).
Alongside Olson and Sunjata, the series also stars Javicia Leslie (Batwoman) as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz (The Flight Attendant, Siren) as Lev “Oz” Osman, Amirah J (Shameless) as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot and Judy Reyes (Scrubs, Devious Maids) as Selena.
The show has been doing really well for ABC in the USA, averaging 6.6 million total viewers, an impressive uplift of 40% from ‘The Good Doctor’ whose timeslot it took over. It’s also the second most-watched new drama series across all networks, sitting behind CBS series ‘Matlock‘.
‘High Potential‘ was created by Drew Goddard (Buffy/Angel, Daredevil, Lost, The Martian) based on the French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI).” Todd Harthan (The Resident, Rosewood, Psych) serves as showrunner. Goddard and Sarah Esberg executive produce for Goddard Textiles, along with Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret and Jean Nainchrik. Olson serves as producer. The series is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios.
‘High Potential‘ Season 1 premieres Thursday, 23rd January 2025 on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.