The seriesHigh Potentialis already showing early viewership success following its premiere. The new detective series stars Kaitlin Olson as a single mom, Morgan, whohelps solve crimes by rearranging evidence during her work as a cleaner for the police department. The actor is best known for playing Dee Reynolds on the belovedcomedy seriesIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In addition to Olson,High Potentialfeatures a leading cast including Javicia Leslie, Daniel Sunjata, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, and Judy Reyes.
PerVariety,High Potentialtopped the streaming chart upon its debut. Debuting on ABC on September 17, the show’s telecast included 3.6 million viewers. When the show hit Hulu and Hulu on Disney+,its streaming numbers rose to 11.5 million viewers. This represented a 220% increase in viewership once it hit the platform. These numbers are sourced from Nielsen’s Live + Same Day data.
What This Viewership Means For High Potential
High PotentialSeason 2 Is Looking More Likely
High Potential’s viewership is an achievement not just for the show itself, but for ABC as a network. Theviewership makes it the highest debut for an ABC drama series since the 2020premiere ofBig Sky. It was also a huge success for Hulu, making it onto the streamer’s top 15 and taking the no. 1 position for three days in a row, beginning on September 22.High Potentialalso performed well compared to other shows in the same timeslot, beating outPasswordand returning showFBI: Most Wantedfor the top spot.
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High Potential’s successis an especially great sign for a new series. Currently, season 1 is only slated for a 10-episode run, but its huge debut makes itmuch more likely that a season 2 renewal could happen. Whether this renewal comes to fruition will depend on a myriad of factors, but the series ratings on Hulu and ABC and whether it can hold that consistency will be key. Right now,High Potentialis slated to continue weekly episodes on Tuesdays.
Why You Should Watch High Potential
High PotentialFeatures A Great Kaitlin Olson Performance
Beyond its massive viewership success,High Potential’s reviews are also strong thus far. The series boasts a fresh 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes among the 14 critics who have reviewed it. Another great reason to watch the show is for the lead performance by Olson. Taking a more dramatic turn in her career, Olson fits into this role well, and her performance alone makesHigh Potentialworth the watch.
High Potential
Cast
Morgan, a single mother of three with a brilliant but unconventional mind, partners with a methodical detective after solving a crime during her job as a cleaner. Together, they form an unlikely but effective duo, blending her unique problem-solving skills with his by-the-book approach to tackle challenging cases.
