The midseason return ofHigh Potentialsets a new viewership record, continuing the show’s impressive run, as a season 2 renewal looms. The breakoutABC detective drama led by Kaitlin Olsonreturned in a new timeslot, Tuesdays at 9 PM EST, following the premiere ofWill Trentseason 3. The episode, “Obsessed,” sees Olson’s Morgan Gillory and the team essentially work to solve two connected cases as she attempts to embrace a potential romance with Tom Flores (JD Pardo). It was a fairly subdued return for the series, in terms of story, but it had a big viewership impact.
TVLinereports that themidseason return ofHigh Potentialseason 1 reached a new series high of 5.7 million viewers. It wasn’t alone in breaking new ground, as theWill Trentseason 3 premiere also reached a viewership high of 5.9 million viewers. Both numbers are expected to rise significantly once delayed viewership and streaming numbers are added in, which speaks to the loyal viewership and the fact that a renewal announcement for the Olson-led series may only be a matter of time.
What High Potential’s Numbers Mean For A Renewal
A Renewal Will Likely Happen
When factoring in delayed viewership and streaming numbers,High Potentialseason 1 averages more than 10 million viewers per episode. Considering the different methods of viewership, meaning live viewership, delayed, and streaming, it gets to a 2.33 in the key 18-49 demographic. That speaks to how viewership has evolved. More immediately, it suggests that confirmation ofHigh Potentialseason 2may only be a matter of time.
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High Potentialis bringing in viewership numbers that count as a massive TV hit. The lack of a renewal announcement may have more to do with how ABC plans to announce the renewal of its shows, with reports suggesting that the network may start to break news about the future of its shows in the spring.
Our Take On High Potential’s Success
It Speaks To The Talented Cast & Crew
Hailing from creator Drew Goddard and showrunner Todd Harthan, both of whom have extensive work on TV shows, whetherLOSTorThe Resident,High Potentialgets an added boost from a talented ensemble. Along with Olson, the main cast features Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, and Judy Reyes. It’s a familiar premise executed well, so it’s not too surprising to see the show’s success.
High Potentialseason 1 has 13 episodes, meaning only five remain at this time of writing.
High Potential
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.
