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‘High Potential’ Season 2 Premieres Sept. 16 With Two-Part Opener and Higher Stakes

Early reporting points to a bigger, more character-driven 18-episode run that deepens ongoing mysteries without losing the show’s comedic spark.

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Overview

  • ABC sets the U.S. premiere for September 16, with Disney+ carrying episodes internationally starting September 17; a reported weekly U.K. release is unconfirmed by Disney.
  • The season launches with a two-episode opener that picks up unresolved threads and brings back the serial antagonist known as the Game Maker.
  • An expanded 18-episode order gives the writers room to explore lives beyond Major Crimes and broaden the mix of cases beyond homicides.
  • Morgan faces heightened personal risks tied to her family, reinforcing a more suspenseful tone while keeping humor in the mix, according to early reviews.
  • Set reporting and early coverage highlight fresh faces, including Steve Howey as Wagner, with a premiere guest appearance familiar to Kaitlin Olson’s fans.