How High Potential Became The Internet’s Favourite Crime Series

High Potential has just dropped season two and everyone (including us) seems to be obsessed! The hit crime drama became an instant fan favourite when it premiered in 2024, and now fans can’t wait to see what the second season will entail.

Created by Drew Goddard and based on the French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel, the show follows Morgan, a single mother with an incredibly IQ, played brilliantly by Kaitlin Olson. What starts out as a cleaning job for the LAPD turns into a crime solving partnership when her talent catches the eye of Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata).

With its broad mix of witty humour, gripping mysteries and heartfelt moments, High Potential has quickly become a series viewers are raving about. And with season two just landing on September 17, bringing weekly episodes with even bigger plot lines and new villains, viewers cannot wait to see what’s in store for Morgan and the team.

 

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As Morgan’s personal life and relationships began to become threatened with challenges and mind games by the Game Marker, we get to see the impact this twist and turns have on her, as more details of her work and home life become unravelled. With more questions being raised about what the Game Maker wants to do Morgan and who their identity really is, this season is definitely about to bring all drama and chaos!

With season 2 promising bigger story arcs, new villains, and a deeper look into Morgan’s world, it’s no wonder fans are eagerly tuning in each week. The show’s ability to connect suspense with wit and relatable characters has captured the audience, making it a standout in the crowded crime drama scene.

Olson’s standout performance as Morgan has also touched the hearts of many. Morgan is a single mom who balances sharp intelligence with genuine vulnerability, making Morgan a character viewers can really root for.

 

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She is brilliant and witty but flawed and not afraid to show that she too is a human trying to juggle complex work cases with family life. This relatability gives the audience someone to admire and empathise with, ensuring that as we go deeper into the mysteries of the show, we’re still focused on Morgan.

It’s also incredibly refreshing. It’s not often that we see such a strong female role in these crime dramas – it shows that women can still kick ass at work and also be an incredible single parent.

High Potential balances intriguing weekly cases with the ongoing twists of mysteries as they unfold across the season. In every episode there is clever puzzles and high-stake investigations, but never strays away from the personal stories behind the crimes.

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While the show’s character and crime stories captivate the audience, it is the approachable tone that keeps viewers coming back. While the mysteries are clever and challenging, High Potential never gets overly dark with heavy stories. The series, unlike other crime dramas, keeps the suspense light with funny moments, making it thrilling but enjoyable for fans to watch. It’s even been described as a comfort show, providing escapism where humour and crime can coexist.

High Potential appeal isn’t just amongst fans, with critics praising the show as well. With a score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes a strong premiere rating, and the show’s creative writing, and character dynamics, it definitely stands out as a must watch.

With the powerful female led, in a genre dominated by male protagonists, High Potential is something different. Kaitlin Olson gives a refreshing performance as a brilliant relatable character, and shows that this series should be on your watch list radar.

High Potential is more than just a crime drama, but a celebration of resilience about strong women taking control of their own stories.

Words by Emily Molloy