Morgan Gillory meets her match in High Potential season 2

Kaitlin Olson returns for 18 episodes of deductions, family tension, and LAPD teamwork

In Season 2 of High Potential, Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) returns as the unconventional single mom turned LAPD consultant. Her extraordinary logic and intuition help her solve cases in ways her colleagues can’t always explain, while the Game Maker turns each investigation into a personal puzzle that raises the stakes for Morgan, her family and the force.

What is High Potential about?

When janitor Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) stumbles across an LAPD case file, she uses her extraordinary ability to spot often-missed clues to solve it. Surprised and impressed, the LAPD brings her on as a consultant, pairing her with detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata). This partnership between by-the-book detective and offbeat genius makes for comedic friction as the pair tackle Los Angeles’ toughest mysteries. 

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How many episodes are in High Potential Season 2?

Season 2 has 18 episodes and is available to stream now on Disney+ in the UK.

What’s the inspiration for High Potential?

Adapted from the French series HPI (Haut Potentiel Intellectuel), the US version folds Morgan’s home life into the weekly whodunits. 

What happens in Season 2 of High Potential?

Season 2 raises the stakes when an elusive foe called the Game Maker targets Morgan’s loved ones. Meanwhile, colleagues Daphne and Oz branch out to hunt for Morgan’s missing husband, Roman. Newcomer Captain Nick Wagner, played by Steve Howey, works to keep the team in sync while Morgan shares new truths with her teenage daughter.

Who’s in the High Potential cast?

Kaitlin Olson stars as Morgan Gillory alongside Daniel Sunjata as Adam Karadec. The ensemble cast also features Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, and Matthew Lamb, with Steve Howey joining in season 2. The show is also executive-produced by creator Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg.

Who are the characters in High Potential?

Morgan is the unconventional civilian consultant with a genius-level eye for detail. Karadec is her rule-bound LAPD partner. Supporting the duo are Major Crimes Lieutenant Selena Soto (Judy Reyes), tech whiz Oz (Deniz Akdeniz), investigator Daphne (Javicia Leslie), Morgan’s daughter Ava (Amirah J), and mini-me son Elliot (Matthew Lamb). Season 2 adds Captain Nick Wagner (Steve Howey), who oversees the team.

Season 2 follows Morgan through a fresh set of intriguing puzzles, pairing her unconventional approach with the show’s humour and family stakes.

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