High Potentialhad an impressive freshman showing, but Kaitlin Olson revealed one detail that raises the stakes for season 2. TheHigh Potentialseason 1 finaleleft breadcrumbs to hint at the procedural’s future, but Olson’s Morgan Gillory, equal parts eccentric and aesthetic, could use her titular state as a High Potential Intellectual in a myriad of ways. While the wait forHigh Potentialseason 2has already proven itself exhaustive, the eventual return of the LAPD Major Crimes Unit, including Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) and Lieutenant Selena Soto (Judy Reyes), will be well worth the wait.
While the talented ensemble is one of the keyreasons to watchHigh Potential, there are also unresolved narrative threads to look forward to when the ABC drama returns. The clandestine investigation into Roman Sinquerra took a sharp turn inHigh Potentialepisode 13, asKaradec confirmed Roman is alive and within reach. Additionally, the twisted serial kidnapper (played by David Giuntoli) has his sights set on Morgan for more life-or-death riddles. With so many possible routes for the next batch of episodes to take,High Potentialseason 2 deserves time to properly explore each one.
High Potential Season 2 Will Have More Episodes, Kaitlin Olson Confirms
More Cases And More Room To Breathe
WithHigh Potentialseason 2 already so highly anticipated, any new information feels monumental. While more concrete details are still vague, like the release date,Kaitlin Olson spoke toHigh Potentialseason 2’s episode countwith a promising line. Although the exact number of episodes for the procedural’s sophomore run is yet to be revealed,Olson mentionedHigh Potentialseason 2 will include more episodes than its pilot showing.High Potentialwill probably confirm a concrete number closer to the release of season 2, but for now, the revelation is still incredibly significant.
I’m Concerned About Karadec After Learning About 1 Dark High Potential Theory About Roman
High Potential’s Roman mystery has inspired many theories, but one new entry could have unexpected consequences for Morgan’s partner, Adam Karadec.
Compared to the13 episodes inHigh Potentialseason 1, it’s likely that season 2 will run anywhere from 14-16. While a few more episodes may not seem drastically different on paper, even an extra hour could be the difference between a storyline finding closure or cutting off on a cliffhanger. Regardless of what arcs ABC focuses on and which are sidelined, the narrative ofHigh Potentialseason 2 will undoubtedly benefit from more episodes.High Potentialseason 1 never felt noticeably constrained, but the convoluted plots that have been laid out could use more time to simmer.
How High Potential Season 2 Can Benefit From More Episodes
The Procedural Will Have Space To Experiment
Whether there’s a single extra episode 2 or enough for a three-part event,High Potentialseason 2 will be able to fully flesh-out its characters, narrative, and overall world-building. The pilot season included unique moments that helped formHigh Potential’s identity, like the bottle episode hostage situation in “One of Us” (High Potential season 1, episode 7). Now thatHigh Potentialseason 2 is guaranteed to have a slightly longer run, the procedural can test different forms, structures, and vehicles for its plot and characterization.
Taran Killam
Ludo
High Potentialseason 2 could tap into the lost art of the"filler episodes"and help make Major Crimes feel more like a found family, similar to the fictional LAFD in ABC’s hit procedural,9-1-1. Of course, thecases inHigh Potentialwill similarly have the opportunity to become more elaborate, leaving the door open for two-part events or the introduction of fully-characterized criminals who evade capture and inevitably return. Giuntoli’s character offers a built-in antagonist to start with, but there’s nothing stoppingHigh Potentialseason 2 from using its additional episodes to make a more comprehensive world of crime-solving.
