Warning: this article contains SPOILERS for High Potential season 1, episode 13.The hit new proceduralHigh Potentialis, unfortunately, coming to an end for the season after just 13 episodes, and there’s a reason wht.High Potentialfollows Morgan, a cleaner and single mom of three who starts working as a consultant for the LAPD after she solves a tough case while working her shift. So far, the unusual premise of the show has created a fascinating crime duo between Morgan and the main detective, Karadec.
The crime drama has also featured intense and dramatic storylines, some of which ended on a cliffhanger in theHigh Potentialseason 1 ending. A large side plot throughoutHigh Potentialhas centered on Morgan’s ex, Roman, who went missing years ago. As the finale teased some leads on his case,High Potentialseason 2will likely continue to follow the gripping story of his disappearance. Despite the excitement for possible explanations, new episodes will have to wait asHigh Potentialseason 1 is confirmed to only have 13 episodes, making the delay for the next season even longer.
ABC Ordered High Potential Season 1 To Only Have 13 Episodes
The Shorter Season Has To Do With Kaitlin Olson’s Other Commitments
High Potentialseason 1’s short run should come as no surprise asTVLinereported back in October thatABC only ordered 13 episodes.This was also before they had announced plans for a second season. The short run could be a result of the network wanting to try fewer episodes as a precaution before committing to the longer 20-episode runs for future seasons during a time of budget cuts. However, it is likely thatHigh Potential’s own Kaitlin Olsonhad something to do with determining the length of its freshman year.
High Potential Finale Breaks A Season 1 Trend Both For Better & Worse
High Potential changes things up in the season 1 finale with 1 creative decision that breaks a year-long trend for Kaitlin Olson’s series.
According toDeadline,High Potentialseason 1 was only ordered for 13 episodes, largely due to its unusual production time, but also because of Olson’s schedule inIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. As a cast regular for almost 20 years,Olson’s commitment toIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphiawas understandably a priority.As a result, because of the filming schedule for both shows,High Potentialhad to wrap up after its planned 13 episodes to giveIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphiaits own time.
When Will New High Potential Episodes Be Released
New Episodes Will Release In The Fall
WhileHigh Potentialseason 1 has fewer episodes than most procedural seasons, there is some good news. Since the show was renewed for season 2,High Potentialwill return in the fall of 2025for the new network TV cycle. The shorter first season means there will be a longer wait time than usual for the next one, but considering howHigh Potentialepisode 13 wraps up, there are a lot of good stories to look forward to when it comes back.
