Sometimes, you have to fall before you can fly. Well, High Potential is basically the definition of that—except Morgan keeps tripping over her own feet and somehow still manages to soar. Season one dropped us headfirst into her messy, beautiful disaster of a life. And every time we thought we had a grip on things, the show pulled the rug out from under us faster than a toddler on a sugar rush.
Just when you think Morgan’s life can’t get any more chaotic—bam—the season finale hits us with a cliffhanger that nearly gave us whiplash. Roman’s alive?! Seriously, we’re still clutching our pearls!
Seriously? What in the world is happening here? Honestly, we’re just trying to figure out if we’re watching a show or some twisted version of a game night gone wrong. But before you start thinking we’ve lost our minds (trust us, it feels like we have), don’t worry, fans—High Potential is coming back for season two.
And this season promises to untangle some loose ends and maybe even throw in a couple of surprises we didn’t see coming.
Let’s dive in and take a look at what’s in store!
7. More mysteries, more brain-teasers
If you thought the first season of Drew Goddard’s High Potential head-spinning mysteries was enough to fry your brain, strap in! Season 2 is about to make your neurons work overtime. The major hook from the finale? Roman’s sudden return from the grave is a mystery of epic proportions.
We were all under the assumption that Morgan’s (played by Kaitlin Olson) estranged husband had met his maker 15 years ago. But nope, here we are, with Roman back in the picture—alive and kicking. As showrunner Todd Harthan told Screen Rant:
I think what you’ll learn next year is that his disappearance and where he went and why he ended up there was really, really complicated. And it’s not hopefully something that the audience will predict, but it’s something we’re going to map out.
No shortcuts here. We’ll be twisting and turning with every revelation, trying to piece together the puzzle as the plot sneaks up on us like a dark horse.
6. Romance on the horizon?
Okay, so we know Morgan and Detective Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) have a slow-burn chemistry (like one of those romantic comedies where they hate each other before they realize they’re meant to be). And if you thought season 1’s dance at the police gala was a hint at something more, season 2 will keep those flames flickering—maybe even stoking the fire. But let’s not get carried away. As Todd Harthan hinted, there will be no insta-love here.
Romance will unfold at its own pace, just like a fine bottle of wine. So while we won’t be seeing Karadec and Morgan suddenly riding off into the sunset together (yet), their connection will definitely continue to develop. And who knows? Maybe the spark will turn into something a little more combustible.
The showrunner put it best (via People):
The promise in Season 2 is to answer some other big questions, but also deepen the mystery before we really unpack too much or introduce somebody too soon.
However, Harthan is also hinting that while High Potential Season 2 will address some burning questions, it won’t lay all its cards on the table straight away. Instead, they’ll keep some puzzles locked up and continue to throw in a few more curveballs. He wants to avoid spilling the beans too quickly—he’s all about slow-cooking the mystery, making sure the story doesn’t go off the boil too soon.
In other words, he doesn’t want to rush the story, and prefers to slowly build up the tension and mystery before revealing too much.
5. The return of the game-playing killer?
Now, let’s talk about the creepy, puzzle-obsessed villain we love to hate. The serial killer from season 1 who’s obsessed with children’s games? Yeah, he’s not gone. In fact, he’s still lurking in the shadows, and Morgan is firmly on his radar.
The finale’s heart-stopping cliffhanger showed this psycho slipping a game into Morgan’s bag with the cryptic note: “We shall play again. Me and you.” Sounds like a real treat, right? This deranged killer isn’t just playing games—he’s playing with her mind. Morgan, with her genius IQ, is no stranger to solving problems, but this case is personal.
Will she outwit this guy? Or will the game play her? We’re definitely waiting to find out.
4. The show will dig deeper into character development
Look, if you’re here for action-packed explosions, this might not be your jam (though, there are still plenty of shockers and plot twists that’ll keep you on your toes). The magic of High Potential lies in its characters—Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) in particular. We’ve seen her tackle risky controversial cases, juggle single motherhood, and hold her own in the male-dominated world of law enforcement. But season 2 will dive even deeper into Morgan’s psyche, her relationships, and her past.
Her bond with Detective Karadec will continue to evolve, and there’s also the question of how her relationship with her daughter, Ava, plays into the bigger picture. Amirah J., who plays Morgan and Roman’s daughter teased (via ABC):
I’m really excited just to kind of see more about her upbringing and kind of what her life was like when it was just her and Morgan for those few years before her siblings came.
There’s a lot of untapped potential here, and things are only going to heat up from here on out.
3. Roman’s return—more questions than answers
Let’s get one thing straight: Roman’s reappearance is only the beginning of the drama. Todd Harthan has already teased that his storyline will be given more screen time, and Morgan’s reunion with him will be a deep dive (no skimming the surface here). What really happened all those years ago when Roman vanished? Why has he stayed out of the picture for so long? Does he hold the key to some of the larger mysteries the show has been slowly teasing?
In season 2, expect the answers to come one crumb at a time—just enough to keep us wanting more, of course. As Harthan stated (via TVLine):
I think it has to kick up a notch. If I keep it at the same level, just dipping our toe in the water instead of jumping into the pool, that’s the kind of thing that might frustrate the audience. So I think we have to find meaningful upgrades and give them bigger bites of story, if you will, in Season 2.
By talking about “meaningful upgrades” and “bigger bites of story”, he’s saying they need to serve up meaty plot developments that will keep the audience hooked—not just nibble at the bigger mysteries, but really sink their teeth into them.
2. The same snark, wit, and wit-provoking humor
Even with all the heavy-duty crime-solving and nail-biting suspense, High Potential knows how to sprinkle in the laughs. Morgan’s quick wit and sharp comebacks are one of the show’s secret ingredients, and season 2 is set to serve up more of that cheeky humor we’ve come to love. Her brain might be her superpower, but it’s her biting humor and lightning-fast wit that really steal the spotlight.
As Morgan evolves, her snark will only get sharper, and that’s a treat we’re all waiting for in the second season. With every quip, she proves that being brainy is cool, but being clever? That’s where the magic happens.
1. A different vibe for the procedural format
Sure, High Potential has always been a crime procedural, but season 2 will likely mix things up a little. While we’ll still see Morgan using her genius to crack cases, expect more focus on the characters—especially as their personal lives start to get even more intertwined with the cases they’re solving. Todd Harthan’s goal is to keep the show fresh and engaging, and that means shifting the focus slightly away from formulaic crime-solving toward deeper, more meaningful character moments.
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While ABC hasn’t nailed down a release date for High Potential season 2 just yet, all signs point to a fall 2025 debut, according to Forbes.
Well, they’re just around the corner—slowly but surely. With Roman’s return, a creepy serial killer still on the loose, and the uncharted waters of romance, High Potential season 2 is setting the stage for an even bigger ride. Fans will have to sit tight for a bit—the forthcoming season isn’t hitting screens until Fall 2025—but when it does, you’ll want to be first in line for all the twists, turns, and surprises in store.
The questions are piling up, and the answers are just waiting to be unlocked!
High Potential is currently streaming on Hulu.
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