High Potentialseason 1 gets a return date on ABC, though the popular show is getting a new timeslot. Since its September debut, the detective dramahas been a big hit. Based on the French seriesHPI, withIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiastar Kaitlin Olson in the lead role,High Potentialhas the distinction of beingABC’s most-watched premierein nearly four years.
Deadlineconfirms that Olson’s hit adaptation is on the move, noting thatHigh Potentialseason 1 will return from its hiatus on Tuesday, July 19, 2025, at 9 PM ET. This is a new timeslot for the show which has so far aired at 10 PM ET. The new timeslot pairsHigh Potentialwith another detective drama,Will Trentseason 3, which airs at 9 PM ET.The Rookieseason 7, meanwhile, closes out the night at 10 PM ET. All three series will remain available to stream on Hulu, with new episodes dropping the next day.
What The Timeslot Change Means For High Potential
It’s A Nice Compliment To Similar Shows On ABC
The premise ofHigh Potentialsees three-time Emmy-nominee Olson in the role of Morgan Gillory. After helping the police solve a difficult case and pointing them to the right subject, thanks to the help of her intellectual skills, Morgan is asked to work as a consultant with the seasoned Detective Karadec (Daniel Sunjata). With a main cast that includes Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, and Judy Reyes, the adaptationaverages over 10 million viewers per episodeacross all platforms.
Judy Reyes
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Drawing strong reviews,High Potentialpairs nicely withWill Trentseason 3,which is another detective about a person who has a unique ability to solve crimes but questionable social skills. Furthermore, it was long speculated that ABC would want to pair the two shows together. Now that it has unveiled its new schedule, the shifting makes sense.
Our Take On High Potential’s Move
It’s A Boost To The Schedule
The adaptation of the French series hails from several creative voices. Drew Goddard, known for his work on shows likeLost,Alias, andBuffy the Vampire Slayer, is the creator and wrote the first episode.Veronica MarsandParty Downcreator Rob Thomas was initially the showrunner, before stepping away, withThe Resident’s Todd Hartan taking over. Likely due to a combination of the TV vets behind the camera and Olson’s ease in the lead role,High Potentialseason 2is all but guaranteed. Plus, it’ll do well in a new timeslot.
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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.
