High Potential Season 2: Release Date, Plot, Cast, Episode Schedule Guide & Where to Watch — Everything You Need to Know

High Potential is back for Season 2, promising a sharp blend of crime-solving thrills, dark comedy, and powerful emotional stakes. ABC’s breakout procedural—adapted from the French hit HPI—returns this fall with Kaitlin Olson leading a vibrant ensemble. Here’s your one-stop guide, in classic High on Films style, for Morgan’s newest adventures—release schedule, new mysteries, cast, and all the latest updates.

What is High Potential Season 2 about?: Plot Details

The new season picks up after Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson), a genius cleaning lady turned police consultant, cracked one huge case after another and faced off with a shadowy villain in the season finale. In Season 2, Morgan finds herself back with the LAPD, her skills pushed to the limit by the re-emergence of The Game Maker (David Giuntoli) and the ongoing danger to her own family.

The opening episode, “Pawns,” tests Morgan’s resourcefulness as the Game Maker sets plans in motion that threaten Morgan’s children and disrupt the Major Crimes team. Meanwhile, Captain Jesse Wagner (Steve Howey), the precinct’s new “disruptor,” shakes up the dynamic while Morgan’s partnership with Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) grows more complex amid lingering trust issues.

Fans can expect Season 2 to dive deeper into Morgan’s personal life, unravel more of Ava’s mysterious parentage, and deliver weekly whodunits with high stakes, clever twists, and a fast-paced mix of humor and suspense. The LAPD and Morgan are pushed by cases that tie intimately to their own lives—and the Game Maker’s mind games bring tension, danger, and some shocking turns throughout the 18-episode run.

Cast

• Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, brilliant single mother and police consultant

• Daniel Sunjata as Detective Adam Karadec, Morgan’s skeptical but loyal partner

• Javicia Leslie as Daphne Forrester, ambitious detective

• Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Osman, Daphne’s spirited partner

• Amirah J as Ava Gillory, Morgan’s daughter

• Matthew Lamb as Elliot Gillory, Morgan’s son

• Judy Reyes as Selena Soto, dependable lieutenant

• David Giuntoli as The Game Maker, season’s primary villain

• Taran Killam as Ludo, Morgan’s ex and her “manny”

• Steve Howey joins as Captain Jesse Wagner, the new precinct captain

• Mekhi Phifer in a recurring role (details to be revealed)

   

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Production

Developed by Drew Goddard, produced by ABC Signature and Goodard Textiles, High Potential returns with its signature blend of clever writing and dynamic ensemble cast. Season 2 filming began in May 2025, with the cast announcing their return on social media. The new season offers extended drama with 18 episodes, each releasing weekly every Tuesday on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

Release Date

Season 2 of High Potential premieres on ABC on September 16, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. ET. New episodes stream next-day via Hulu and Disney+, with weekly installment drops ensuring fans have a mystery fix every Tuesday.

Episode Guide:

Here’s the official episode guide and release schedule for High Potential Season 2. Each new episode premieres every Tuesday on ABC at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), 9:00 PM Central Time (CT), and 7:00 PM Pacific Time (PT), with next-day streaming available on Hulu and Disney+:

All episodes stream next day (Wednesday) on Hulu and Disney+ for on-demand viewers in the U.S. International air dates may differ slightly based on local broadcasters.

Trailer:

The Season 2 trailer teases a tense showdown with the Game Maker, Morgan’s hilarious and heartfelt problem-solving, and a new dynamic as Captain Wagner arrives. Olson’s comedic chops meet high suspense, setting up emotional stakes and electrifying cases for every episode. The trailer is available on ABC and Hulu’s official channels.

Where to Watch High Potential Season 2?

High Potential Season 2 streams exclusively on Hulu and Disney+ for on-demand viewers in the U.S. International releases will follow ABC’s schedule, expanding access in the coming weeks.

High Potential Season 2 raises the stakes with new faces, bigger mysteries, and the smartest (and funniest) crime-solving team on TV—mark your calendar for September 16 and get ready for Morgan’s next act!