This article contains spoilers forHigh Potentialseason 1.
ABC still has not renewedHigh Potentialfor season 2, which is baffling considering the show’s success.High Potentialrevolves around LAPD’s cleaner,Morgan Gillory, as she accidentally finds herself as a consultant for the LAPD after successfully solving a case. Morgan works primarily with Detective Adam Karadec, while they report to Selena Soto, the head of the LAPD’s Major Crimes Division. At the same time, Morgan uses her new job as an LAPD consultant to search for her ex-husband, an ongoing mystery inHigh Potentialwith several theories about why Morgan’s ex-husband disappeared.
High Potential’s trailer portraysIt’s Always Sunny’s Kaitlin Olsonas Morgan Gillory, while other cast members includeRescue Me’s Daniel Sunjata as Adam Karadec andScrubs' Judy Reyes as Selena Soto. While itbegan airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m.,ABC updatedHigh Potential’s time slotfor its midseason premiere, demonstrating how successful it has been so far. However, it is still unknown whether ABC will pursueHigh Potentialseason 2or not, as the network remains mum about the matter.
ABC Has Yet To Renew High Potential Season 2 Despite Its Success
High Potential Is Well-Received By Critics & Audiences
SinceHigh Potential’s premiere on August 19, 2025, the show has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike.High Potential’s current Rotten Tomatoes score is 94%, steadily climbing since the show’s debut at 89%. While the audience score sits lower at 83%, it is still popular with viewers. Most recently,High Potentialaveraged over 10 million viewers per episode, the highest for an ABC show sinceRoseanne’s revival,The Connersseveral years earlier. That is wildly impressive for a show that doesn’t have any nostalgia factor or established franchise to lean on.
High Potentialhas only become more popular with each new episode, so it is strange that ABC has not made a move yet to secure its second year. There are several things to look forward to if the show gets renewed, includinga possible romance between Morgan and Karadec inHigh Potentialand the truth about what happened to her first husband, the father of her eldest child, Ava. It would be incredibly frustrating if ABC were to leaveHigh Potentialhanging without season 2.
High Potential’s Midseason Return Scores Viewership High Ratings
Coming from its winter break,High Potential’s success has been climbing steadilysince the show returned on August 15, 2025.High Potential’s midseason return viewershipset a new record of 5.7 million viewers. The show’s new time slot of 9 p.m. likely contributed to these high numbers, indicating that audiences are genuinely interested in Morgan’s adventures. Beyond its broadcast schedule,High Potentialalsoscored the number one spot on Hulushortly after premiering, illustrating that the show is equally popular among its streaming audiences.
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Taking these into consideration,it becomes more frustrating without news ofHigh Potential’s renewal. There is much more story to tell, so to endHigh Potentialafter only one season would be a grave mistake. Clearly, there are manyreasons to watchHigh Potential, from the balance between comedy and drama to the stunning performances by the actors. Hits from the get-go are rare in network TV. Under normal circumstances, High Potential’s return for the 2025-2026 season would have already been confirmed.
What’s Potentially Holding Up ABC’s Renewal Of High Potential?
Most ABC Shows Have Not Been Renewed Yet
While it is baffling that ABC has not renewedHigh Potentialfor season 2 yet, there are some clues hinting that it will return. According toTVLine, a second season forHigh Potentialis “a safe bet,” and the numbers support this claim. Furthermore,Daniel Sunjata addressesHigh Potential’s season 2 chances, claiming that the cast would be genuinely surprised if ABC did not renew the show. It is also important to note thatABC has not renewed any of its shows just yet. Even9-1-1, whichTVLinelabels as “a sure thing,” has not been officially renewed.
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High Potential episode 9 included a shocking development for Kaitlin Olson’s Morgan and J.D. Pardo’s Tom, but the procedural left its options open.
ABC often waits until the end of the network TV season (around spring) to officially renew their programs, so it makes sense that even a successful show likeHigh Potentialwould not get special treatment.It is also possible that ABC is waiting to see how certain storylines play outand resonate with audiences. The storyline involving Morgan’s ex-husband, Roman, is particularly interesting. For what it’s worth,High Potential’s showrunner confirmed the show would progress with Roman’s mysterious disappearance. Regardless of why ABC’s silence and based on its ratings,High Potentialwill most likely get renewed in spring 2025.
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.
