Key Art from ABC's High Potential Season 2 | Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) outside on a sunny day holding a confidential file and lowering her pink sunshades.

Morgan Gillory Meets Her Match in High Potential Season 2

5 March 2026

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?

Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) closely inspects some items on a shelf, while Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) speaks with someone else in the background — High Potential, ABC

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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Where can you watch High Potential Season 2?

You can stream High Potential on Disney+ in New Zealand.

How many episodes of High Potential are in Season 2?

There will be 18 episodes in the second season of High Potential.

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?

Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) and Selena Soto (Judy Reyes) are standing in a police station, looking seriously at something out of frame — High Potential, ABC

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?

Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) stands in the office of a police station, explaining something to her colleagues as they look on — High Potential, ABC

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. Discover the latest arrivals on Explore Disney+ now.

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