ABC’s hit crime drama High Potential is returning for a second season on September 16, 2025. Fans can catch new episodes every Tuesday at 10 PM ET, right after Dancing with the Stars. The show will also be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
The first season followed Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom with an IQ of 160 who works as a cleaning lady for the LAPD. After solving a crime accidentally, she becomes a consultant for the Major Crimes unit. Alongside her partner Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), Morgan tackles tough cases while searching for her missing ex-husband, Roman.
High Potential Season 2 Release Date and Where to Watch
Season 2 will premiere on September 16, 2025, keeping its Tuesday night slot at 10 PM ET on ABC. The show will continue airing after Dancing with the Stars, which starts at 8 PM ET.
For viewers outside the U.S., the series will be available on Hulu, ABC’s official website, and the ABC app. No official international release details have been confirmed yet.
New and Returning Cast Members
Most of the main cast is returning for Season 2, including:
- Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory
- Daniel Sunjata as Detective Adam Karadec
- Judy Reyes as Lieutenant Selena Soto
- Javicia Leslie as Daphne Forrester
- Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Ozdil
- Amirah J as Ava, Morgan’s daughter
- Matthew Lamb as Elliot, Morgan’s son
New additions to the cast:
- Steve Howey (Shameless) joins as Jesse Wagner, the new precinct captain. Described as charming and politically savvy, he enjoys thinking outside the box like Morgan.
- Mekhi Phifer (ER) will appear in a recurring role as a character involved in major crimes. Some fans speculate he might play Morgan’s missing ex-husband, Roman, but details are still under wraps.
- David Giuntoli (Grimm) returns as the mysterious kidnapper from the Season 1 finale, setting up a cat-and-mouse game with Morgan.
What Happened in Season 1?
The first season ended with major cliffhangers:
- Morgan discovered her ex-husband Roman is alive, and Karadec knows where he is.
- A serial kidnapper, played by David Giuntoli, targeted Morgan, leaving a card game in her groceries as a twisted clue.
- Morgan and Karadec’s partnership deepened, with hints of possible romantic tension in the future.
Showrunner Todd Harthan teased that Season 2 will explore Morgan’s past more deeply, including her relationships with Roman and her second ex-husband, Ludo (Taran Killam).
What to Expect in Season 2
1. More About Roman’s Disappearance
With Roman confirmed alive, the show will dive deeper into why he vanished 15 years ago and how it connects to Morgan’s present.
2. A New Villain
David Giuntoli’s character will return, continuing his mind games with Morgan. Harthan hinted that this villain might have a personal connection to her past.
3. Morgan’s Love Life
Fans are curious if Morgan will end up with Karadec, Tom (JD Pardo), or even rekindle things with Ludo. Harthan said:
“I’ll never take [Morgan and Karadec becoming romantic] off the table because in a long-running series, you never know. I just love this blooming loyalty and friendship.”
4. More Character Backstories
Season 2 will explore the personal lives of other characters, like Lieutenant Soto’s history and Oz’s recovery after being kidnapped.
How Many Episodes Will Season 2 Have?
Season 1 had 13 episodes, but Season 2 will expand to 18 episodes. This gives more room for character development and complex cases.
Is There a Trailer Yet?
No trailer has been released, but ABC is expected to drop one closer to the September premiere. Fans can expect first looks in August 2025.
With new cast members, longer episodes, and unresolved mysteries, High Potential Season 2 is shaping up to be even more exciting. Fans won’t want to miss Morgan’s next chapter when the show returns this fall.
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Credits: Information gathered from TV Guide, TV Insider, Variety, and IMDb.
