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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kaitlin Olson Listed A Whole Bunch Of Things She Wants High Potential Season 2 To Dive Into, And There's One I Really Hope They Focus On
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. ABC's breakout hit High Potential will be back for a second season on the 2025 TV schedule this fall. Considering the dramedy managed to pull off a triple-cliffhanger finale, there will be a whole lot to look forward to when the show eventually returns. There are already some theories about the Game Master villain, but Kaitlin Olson's Morgan will be dealing with a lot of other things too, including a big bad, her missing husband evidently still being alive, and JD Pardo's Tom returning after seemingly being written out. Not surprisingly, the leading actress has a list of what she wants to see in the second season, and there's one I really hope they focus on. Since Season 2 will be getting 18 episodes as opposed to Season 1's 13, there will be more room to explore stories. To that point, Olson spoke to Deadline about what she hopes High Potential dives into during Season 2. And even though she had a bunch of good ideas, there was one she mentioned that I really want them to focus on. I want to see who Morgan truly is underneath her cool and mostly calm persona, as she's going through more than the average person should have to deal with. The actress who plays her wants that too, as she said: I definitely want to do more of that, and I also want her to make mistakes, like I said before. It's not fun to watch somebody just hit it out of the park every single time, it's going to get boring. I love the stuff with the kids. I would love to see some more examples of her son and the way that he's gifted and how that's challenging for him. I mean, we touched on it a little bit with friendships at school this past season, but I think that there's so much to be explored there. Same with Ava and how it's a struggle for her, maybe, or maybe not. Maybe Ava starts to have a really, really great life and great social life, and that's enviable to Morgan and Elliot. Hulu: 30-Day Free TrialFor as little as $9.99 per month, you can get a Hulu subscription. With it, you can stream shows like High Potential, The Bear and more. Plus, you can test the waters first by getting your first month for free. View Deal While it's nice to see Morgan help solve a case and prove just how good she is at what she does, I also want to see her imperfections and watch her make mistakes. Maybe not one that's so big it changes the course of the show, but maybe just a small mistake, one that teaches her a lesson that she can laugh at later. Also, seeing more of her personal life aside from hooking up with Tom would be a good way to really dig deep into her character. Now that the show is in its second season and is starting to find its sea legs, it would be the perfect time to dig more into the backstories or Morgan and her kids. Olson also mentioned she wanted to highlight Morgan's neurodivergent brain, coming to terms with the 'gift' she may or may not have and how lonely she feels because of it. Plus, we also want to know more about everything else going on with Ava's dad, Morgan's relationships with her kids and more. It's hard to tell what exactly will happen in Season 2, but it sounds like Olson has more than a few ideas that will more than likely come to fruition. High Potential is keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, and it wouldn't be surprising if the same thing is done with Season 2. Fans will just have to wait and see what the show digs into. In the meantime, the first season is available to stream with a Hulu subscription.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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High Potential Adds A Shameless Star For Season 2, But I'm More Excited About Kaitlin Olson's Behind-The-Scenes Promotion
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. News about some of the biggest primetime shows of the 2025 TV schedule can be pretty quiet during summer hiatus, but fans of ABC's breakout High Potential have not one but two reveals to celebrate. The hit drama has expanded the cast to include a former Shameless cast member, not too long after the surprising cancellation of his CBS show. At the same time, I'm ready to cheer for leading lady Kaitlin Olson getting a well-deserved promotion. Steve Howey, possibly best known for his eleven-season run as Kev Ball on Shameless, has joined the cast of High Potential as a Season 2 series regular, according to Deadline. The outlet reports that Howey will play Jesse Wagner, the new captain of the precinct with a savviness for politics, a knack for charm, and a talent for how to dress in expensive attire. While that sounds like the description of a character who might not get on well with Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), Wagner reportedly also likes to think outside of the action and wind up in the midst of action. I'm already curious to see what he makes of the unconventional partnership between Morgan and Karadec (Daniel Sunjata). Olson debunked the idea that she was playing towards a Morgan/Karadec romance, but that doesn't mean their bond – such as it is – won't seem particularly strange to a newcomer. I'm definitely on board with seeing what Steve Howey brings to the series. As the co-lead of CBS' much-hyped True Lies TV adaptation a couple years ago, I'd honestly expected him to be busy over on CBS for the foreseeable future. That show's surprising failure to grab ratings led to guest spots on NBC's Brilliant Minds and Happy's Place (for a fun Reba reunion). High Potential will be his first series regular gig since True Lies in 2023, and has the built-in success of the first season that he couldn't enjoy on CBS. In case you thought that Kaitlin Olson couldn't be promoted any further since she's the lead of the series, think again! The same Deadline report also reveals that the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star has been bumped up from producer to executive producer. Now, I'm not sure if that means any actual change in Olson's duties behind the scenes, but I love to see her get that recognition. After sixteen seasons and counting of Always Sunny episodes that list Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day – a.k.a. the other three of the original four stars – as executive producers, it hits just right to see Olson getting that title for her very successful solo show. That's not to imply that she's not getting credit where credit's due for Always Sunny. She was one of the original four main stars (which was bumped up to five after Danny DeVito signed on) from the start, simply without having a heavy producing/writing hand behind the scenes. I just like seeing her get some added spotlight, especially since Morgan is actually a character to root for. Sweet Dee on Always Sunny… well, the point of that comedy isn't watching a group of heroes you want to cheer on, even when surrounded by children in the Abbott Elementary crossover! High Potential will give Olson her first executive producer credit since The Mick, which ran for two seasons on Fox from 2017-2018 as Olson's first network TV show as the top-billed star. This wasn't on the list of things she said she wants Season 2 to dive into, but great to see all the same. Unlike Doctor Odyssey on ABC, the network wasted no time in renewing High Potential for the 2025-2026 TV season, and it will return to primetime on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET after Dancing with the Stars. No premiere date has been set just yet, however, so you can always check out earlier episodes streaming with a Hulu subscription now. As for Always Sunny, Season 17 launches on FXX on Wednesday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Drama Roundtable: Billy Bob Thornton, Britt Lower, Sterling K. Brown, Kaitlin Olson, Noah Wyle and more
Sterling K. Brown ('Paradise') joins Jason Isaacs ('The White Lotus'), Allison Janney ('The Diplomat'), Britt Lower ('Severance'), Kaitlin Olson ('High Potential'), Billy Bob Thornton ('Landman') and Noah Wyle ('The Pitt') on the LA Times Envelope Drama Roundtable. Presented by The Walt Disney Studios.
Tom's Guide
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'High Potential' season 2: Everything we know so far
"High Potential" is officially coming back for season 2, and the next chapter in Morgan Gillory's unconventional crime-solving journey is already in the works. Production on the new season began in May 2025, and ABC has confirmed that the show is set to return this fall as part of its primetime lineup. The police procedural centers on Morgan (played by Kaitlin Olson), a single mother of three whose job cleaning the LAPD offices takes a sharp turn after her remarkable intellect earns her a spot consulting with the Major Crimes division. "High Potential's" mix of procedural drama and comedic quirkiness helped it break through and make it one of ABC's best freshman series in years. It averaged 11.5 million viewers across the network and streaming platforms like Hulu. Now, with season 2 on the horizon, fans can expect the story to pick up right where things left off. Here's everything we know about "High Potential" season 2 so far. "High Potential" season 2 doesn't have a specific release date yet. However, ABC has confirmed that it is set to return in fall 2025, when it will continue to air on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET. According to Entertainment Weekly, the second season could potentially be longer than the first, which consisted of 13 episodes. There have been no additional details provided on that front just yet, though. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. "High Potential" revolves around Kaitlin Olson's Morgan Gillory, so the Emmy-nominated actress will absolutely be back for season 2. Olson brings the same quick wit and physical comedy that made her a standout on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Hacks," but this time in the role of a genius single mom turned LAPD consultant. She should be joined once again by the show's ensemble of characters: And while JD Pardo's character, Tom, left Los Angeles to go to nursing school at the end of season 1, it's possible he could return, especially if the writers decide to revisit his romance with Morgan. One newcomer set to play a major role in season 2 is David Giuntoli, who fans may recognize from "Grimm" and "A Million Little Things." He's expected to play a dangerous serial killer who taunts Morgan, setting the stage for a bit of a cat-and-mouse arc. There are a few elements in play for season 2 of "High Potential", though there's no clear-cut summary for what's coming up just yet. Showrunner Rob Harthan has offered some commentary as far as what's in the works for the series, including some hints toward a more complex "big bad" that might surface in the new season. "I love a good serialized villain," he told The Wrap. Season 1 ended with a couple of big cliffhangers, including the reveal that Morgan's ex-husband, Roman, is definitely alive. With that in mind, Harthan doesn't want to leave audiences hanging too long. The plan for season 2 is to get into that mystery right away, while also weaving in an entirely new threat: a serial killer who seems to have taken an interest in Morgan. That includes diving deeper into Morgan's backstory, her complicated co-parenting relationship with Ludo and Roman's potential reappearance. "I think the audience has a real appetite to find out what really happened [between them]," Harthan said in an interview with TVLine. 'What was it like the day they sat down and had a conversation about what wasn't working? How did they decide how they should co-parent? What caused that? So now it's our job to come up with a story." Giving the second season additional episodes to breathe can go a long way toward establishing those storylines and much more, and it's something that even star Katilyn Olson is "excited" about, in addition to the ability to "explore the relationships between characters more." "A first season, you really have to give the main character most of the heavy lifting, because that's the person that you're interested in," she told EW. "I know that people are excited to dig into all of our other wonderful actors and their characters' background, so I think that that'll be really fun to do."
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Squid Game' leads ranking as the list for the 100 most-watched TV series of 2024-25 drops
Nielsen's multiplatform ratings have officially been released, and they have brought forth some surprising results for fans of streaming, broadcast, and cable TV series. These ratings have brought forth a new way to draw comparisons on how much viewers love to watch on streaming or on broadcast or both and have also given new revelations, as the online streaming show 'Squid Game' season 2 has managed to top the list. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Multiplatform ratings released After the release of these multiplatform rankings that analyse shows from streaming and broadcast as well as cable, the top runners have come out. According to Variety reports, the show 'High Potential', along with 'Matlock', ranked the highest overall in broadcast. The third-most-watched show was 'Tracker'. All three almost made it to the mark; however, they were beaten by 'Squid Game' and 'Adolescence'. 'High Potential' had 8.2 million viewers on broadcast and 7.9 million on a streaming platform, making their overall total come to a whopping 16.1 million viewers. 'Matlock' also faced similar success as the broadcast of the show observed 10.5 million viewers and then another 5.5 million on a popular streaming platform. Most popular in online streaming As the comprehensive list looks over at viewing habits for 35 days, it was no surprise at all that online streaming shows made the top of the list. 'Squid Game' managed to top the overall charts with a total of 27.1 million viewers! Following closely behind was the show 'Adolescence', which garnered a total of 19 million in viewership. Comedy is a go-to genre According to the rankings, comedy as a genre also ruled the list. Popular comedy shows like 'Nobody Wants This', 'Running Point', 'A Man on the Inside', 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage', and 'Ghosts' all ranked well into the top 20 names of the list. Some of these shows are available for viewing on broadcast, while others are available for streaming, making the list a diverse section. Reality shows made it to the top as well Different kinds of variety shows also ended up topping the list as well. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Names like 'Survivor', 'The Voice', 'American Idol', 'Dancing With the Stars', 'The Amazing Race', 'The Floor', 'Is It Cake? 'Holiday', 'Beast Games', 'Love is Blind' and 'Love on the Spectrum U.S.' all managed to make the top list, showing their popularity amongst viewers both online and on broadcast and cable. Who all lost out this season? Where there are winners, there are losers. Some shows, regardless of their popularity and plot, did not manage to hit the viewership mark this season. Basic cable shows lost out the most this season, with the TV series 'Yellowstone' becoming the only cable show to make it within the top 100. While shows like 'FBI: Most Wanted', 'FBI: International', and 'Equaliser' all made it to the top 30 of the broadcasts only list, they did not manage to leave a major mark. All three of the shows have also been cancelled, citing various reasons like low budgets as well as viewership issues.
