ABC’s hottest new show High Potential is taking a break this week

ABC's hottest new show High Potential is taking a break this week

As a dedicated fan of ABC’s High Potential, I must admit that this show has been nothing short of thrilling! Ever since its announcement back in early 2023 and subsequent delay due to the Hollywood strikes, I’ve been eagerly waiting for its debut. And boy, was it worth the wait! With a captivating 11.5 million viewers tuning in for the pilot episode and steady ratings ever since, High Potential has truly lived up to its name.


The show “High Potential” is temporarily pausing before its upcoming grand finale on ABC, a thrilling episode eagerly anticipated by fans who enjoy mysteries.

For ABC, the show titled “High Potential” has proven true to its moniker. Initially ordered back in early 2023 and greenlit for a series, it was initially slated for the 2023-24 season. However, just like any other network shows, it faced a delay due to the Hollywood strikes of 2023. With the resolution of the strike in November 2023, ABC opted to postpone “High Potential” until the 2024-25 season instead.

The show has been running smoothly, with its first episode attracting 11.5 million viewers, including those who watched it online. Its consistent performance in the ratings suggests that more and more viewers are getting drawn to its unique blend of humor and the intrigue of a murder mystery series.

The performance of the show has been strong so far, but it’s set to reach new heights on Tuesday, November 5. This is primarily because it’s Election Night, and ABC plans to provide updates on numerous races. Interestingly, the show returns again on Tuesday, November 12 for its fall finale, which is anticipated to be a spectacular episode!

What’s coming on the High Potential fall finale?

The upcoming episode of the show on November 12 is labeled as the fall finale, which means it won’t return until early 2025 following this one. It seems like it will be a suspenseful storyline because Morgan is seen giving her daughter Ava a tour around the station when two individuals hold everyone captive with a bomb. They aren’t criminals but rather are advocating for someone close to them who they believe was unfairly convicted, and they want the police to clear his name. This leaves Morgan in a position to try and diffuse the situation.

Morgan agrees to show Ava around the LAPD, but things quickly take a dangerous turn when the precinct is held hostage by the friends of a recently convicted man. Can Morgan and the detectives outsmart their captors and lead everyone to safety?

The upcoming episode appears to follow a “single-location” narrative, taking place within the police station. With Ava present, Morgan faces a significant hurdle because it’s not just her life on the line but also her daughter’s. Additionally, there arises the intriguing question of whether the hostage-takers are justified in their actions and if the man is truly innocent. This scenario puts Morgan’s abilities to the ultimate test.

What is High Potential about?

In the vein of a popular French series, the show centers around Morgan Gillory (played by Kaitlin Olson), who boasts an exceptional IQ of 160. This intellectual prowess equips her with vast knowledge and a keen eye for detail. However, her overactive mind often poses challenges in maintaining employment or personal relationships, especially while she juggles the responsibilities of rearing three children.

Working as a cleaning staff member at an LAPD station, Morgan stumbles upon an evidence board and rearranges the puzzle pieces to crack a confounding case that left the police scratching their heads. Impressed by her abilities, Captain Selena (played by Judy Reyes) offers Morgan a consultant role, teaming her up with Detective Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) on various investigations.

Apart from handling these current cases, Morgan also requests assistance from the LAPD in tracking down an ex-partner who disappeared fifteen years back. Although many believed he simply left, Selena uncovered signs that his vehicle was abandoned and there may have been some incident involving him.

Fans must endure another week before the release of “High Potential”, and although there’s no news about its renewal so far, fans remain optimistic that it will keep up its impressive performance for some time.

High Potential returns Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 10/9c on ABC.

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2024-11-05 15:23