ABC is known for its successful crime dramas. Shows like The Rookie and Will Trent keep viewers coming back for more, and the network’s latest breakout hit is now popular with audiences around the world while they eagerly anticipate future installments.
I was checking out what’s popular on Disney+ with FlixPatrol, and I couldn’t believe High Potential is already the ninth most-watched show globally! It’s a huge hit in places like Albania, Brazil, Colombia – even Switzerland. This series, which originally came from France and Belgium as HPI, first premiered back on September 17th, 2024, and thankfully, Disney+ has already renewed it for a third season, coming in March 2026. I’m really enjoying it!
What Is High Potential About?
Morgan is a single mother raising three children while working as a cleaner for the Los Angeles Police Department. She’s incredibly bright, with an IQ of 160, but also tends to be restless and has trouble holding down jobs – she often finds herself disagreeing with her bosses.
While working a cleaning job one night, Morgan unexpectedly cracked a tough case for the LAPD with her special skills. This led to an offer to become a consultant for their Major Crimes Division, where she began working with Detective Adam Karadec. Morgan agreed, but only if the Lieutenant would help her find out what happened to her former partner, Roman, who had gone missing.
Season 2 of High Potential features Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, alongside Daniel Sunjata as Adam Karadec, Javicia Leslie as Daphne Forrester, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Özdil, Amirah J as Ava Gillory, Matthew Lamb as Elliot Radovic, Judy Reyes as Selena Soto, and Steve Howey as Nick Wagner. The cast also includes Taran Killam, JD Pardo, Jesse Bradford, and other talented actors.
High Potential Was a Hit with Viewers and Critics
The TV show High Potential is critically acclaimed, boasting a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from critics. Both seasons have received high ratings: Season 1 earned a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating with 96%, and Season 2 achieved a perfect 100%. Viewers also love the series, giving it an impressive 7.6 out of 10 stars on IMDb after over 53,000 reviews.
Kaitlin Olson’s performance as Morgan was highly acclaimed. Lucy Mangan of The Guardian described the show as brilliantly absurd, praising the writers’ ability to weave complex details into the plot while maintaining a cohesive and entertaining narrative, comparing it to a jazz improvisation that skillfully balances chaos and control.
In a review for the Los Angeles Times, Robert Lloyd praised the show as genuinely funny and enjoyable, noting that the two lead actors, Olson and Morgan, clearly had fun during filming. The show falls into a familiar category with series like Psych and other crime procedurals that feature a non-traditional consultant assisting the police with their unique abilities.
High Potential is a standard police drama. Each week features new, interesting cases for detectives Morgan and Karadec to investigate. The series also delves into the lives of supporting characters, adding depth to the story. Thanks to streaming platforms, the show is gaining popularity with both longtime fans revisiting it and new viewers discovering it worldwide.
2026-07-25 21:05