Overview
- Watson will first appear in the Jan. 27 episode, titled “NPC,” with her role confirmed as recurring.
- She plays a woman from Karadec’s past described as wry, open-hearted, and independent.
- The episode follows the LAPD Major Crimes Division probing the murder of a former esports champion, with a gaming rival and a sushi chef under suspicion, as Morgan draws insights from time with Elliot.
- High Potential is ABC’s U.S. adaptation of the French drama HPI, developed by Drew Goddard and produced by 20th Television, with Todd Harthan as showrunner.
- Harthan has teased more notable guest stars in the season’s back half as the show builds momentum toward a possible Season 3.