ABC will premiere the third season of “High Potential” immediately after the Super Bowl in 2027, placing the established detective drama in one of television’s most prominent time slots. The move could boost the show’s audience as it returns following a longer-than-usual wait between seasons.
The series, led by Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, has received strong reviews and attracted large audiences across its first two seasons. Its second-season finale ended on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers waiting for answers about the characters’ fates and the show’s ongoing storylines.
“High Potential” typically launches in September as part of ABC’s fall schedule. The network instead debuted the continuation of “Scrubs” that month, shifting the detective series’ return. The third season is expected to air without the breaks that affected earlier runs.
The post-Super Bowl slot has previously helped introduce or promote shows to large audiences. CBS’s “Tracker,” starring Justin Hartley, premiered after the game in February 2024 and went on to become one of the network’s successful new series. The two dramas do not normally air head-to-head: “Tracker” airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET, while “High Potential” is scheduled for Tuesdays at 10 p.m. However, their premieres may compete for attention around the Super Bowl broadcast.
Both series center on leads who work outside conventional law-enforcement roles. Morgan is a single mother whose intelligence, intuition and observational skills help solve cases, while Colter Shaw is a skilled tracker who relies on a team. Their personal storylines also remain important to their respective shows: “High Potential” is expected to continue developing the mystery surrounding Morgan’s first husband, Roman.
The article notes that the new season’s placement reflects ABC’s confidence in the series, while also giving it an opportunity to reach viewers who have not watched before. “High Potential” is available to stream on Hulu and Disney+, where new viewers can catch up on earlier episodes.
Sources: Comic Book Resources.