In its second season, High Potential continues to be a big winner for ABC, as its viewership is currently #10 among scripted shows on the 2026 TV schedule, with only Will Trent topping it at the network. The combination of weekly twist-filled cases and various overarching plotlines (such as Roman’s mysterious whereabouts) continues to be a big draw for audiences, with star Kaitlin Olson as the inarguably biggest highlight. Knowing how much she brings to the table outside of her performance just makes her all the more impressive.
CinemaBlend spoke with showrunner Todd Harthan going into the back half of Season 2, and amidst the various plot points we discussed — from Morgan and Ludo’s break-up to Morgan’s inability to lie convincingly — I asked him what the biggest advantage has been to having Olson as the show’s keystone, and he had nothing but glowing words, starting with:
