Key Highlights
- Todd Harthan discusses the exciting back half of ‘High Potential’ season 2.
- The show will feature more personal and propulsive storylines than before.
- Morgan Gillory’s return as a consultant adds new dynamics to the plot.
- Aiden Turner’s character, Rhys, is revealed as Jean Baptiste in an unexpected twist.
New Dynamics and Exciting Storylines in ‘High Potential’
ABC’s procedural drama ‘High Potential’ is set to return with a bang, according to showrunner Todd Harthan. In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Harthan teased the second half of Season 2, promising viewers an exhilarating push-off into potential Season 3.
A Return to Form
Harthan highlighted the rich tapestry of storylines and guest stars that await audiences in the back half of ‘High Potential’. “I think that as we tumble towards our Season 2 penultimate, finale, I think the audience can look forward to just as satisfying, if not even more exhilarating push-off into a potential Season 3,” he said. The showrunner emphasized the show’s evolving nature, stating, “What we’re plotting and planning has a different flavor than what we did last year, but I think it’s gonna be even more personal, even more propulsive, even more surprising.”
The Morgan Gillory Twist
One of the standout elements mentioned by Harthan is Kaitlin Olson’s return as consultant Morgan Gillory. “We hadn’t done anything even sort of like this as it relates to a meaningful guest star … and putting Morgan and the team in a position where they’re questioning whether or not this person that they’ve welcomed into their orbit is actually playing them,” Harthan explained. The mystery surrounding Rhys (Aiden Turner), whose character is revealed to be Jean Baptiste, adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the plot.
Building Stakes and Mystery
As Soto (Judy Reyes) delves further into the mystery of Roman’s whereabouts, she encounters Arthur (Mekhi Phifer). Harthan elaborated on this storyline: “There were a lot of like things that played up the stakes, that just was not in the DNA of any other episode we’ve done before. So, as a mid-season finale, and ultimately a two-parter, it just had the kind of runway that we thought was worthy of a two-parter.” The danger and stakes are set to escalate, hinting at closer ties to Morgan’s family.
The ‘Eat the Rich’ Mentality
Harthan also addressed the show’s exploration of themes such as wealth and corruption. “Morgan’s never gonna come out and say, ‘I hate the rich.’ She doesn’t, right? But what she doesn’t like is people that have wealth and power and then abuse it,” he said. This theme will be further developed in upcoming episodes, giving audiences more opportunities to enjoy the show’s morally ambiguous stories.
Future Storylines
Harthan teased some of the key story arcs for Season 2’s final episodes. “We have some meaningful stories coming for Daphne and Oz,” he stated. Additionally, Soto will face more challenges as she continues to investigate Roman’s case, with Morgan at the center of danger. “How close to her family is it really gonna get?” Harthan asked rhetorically, signaling a heightened sense of urgency.
In conclusion, ‘High Potential’ looks set for an exciting finale, promising viewers a thrilling ride into potential Season 3. As audiences tune in, they can expect personal and propulsive storylines that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
