Sat Sep 20 00:40:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the review of “High Potential,” emphasizing Kaitlin Olson’s role and the show’s overall appeal:

**Kaitlin Olson’s “High Potential” Offers Slick, Watchable Crime-Solving Despite Some Stretches**

**Los Angeles, CA** – ABC’s “High Potential,” now streaming on Disney+, returns for a second season with Kaitlin Olson (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Hacks) as Morgan Gillory, a single mother with an IQ of 160 who uses her extraordinary intelligence to solve complex crimes for the LAPD. While Olson’s portrayal of a glamorous and seemingly flawless crime-solver isn’t always the most believable, the show is a crowd-pleasing procedural offering viewers slick, easy-on-the-eye entertainment.

The series joins a recent wave of “savant sleuth” shows, featuring characters with unique talents that enable them to crack otherwise unsolvable cases. However, unlike many of its predecessors, who often possess distinct flaws and social quirks, Morgan Gillory is presented as nearly perfect. She is intelligent, fearless, charismatic, and possesses exceptional emotional intelligence.

The show touches on the challenges of single motherhood and Morgan’s past. Despite her deductive abilities, she remains determined to track down the father of her eldest child, who disappeared 15 years ago. While this provides a compelling narrative thread, the show’s focus is on the intricate cases she solves.

The supporting cast includes characters like suave detective Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), Selena Soto (Judy Reyes) which contributes to the show’s overall feel-good vibe. While “High Potential” may not be as intellectually stimulating as its protagonist, it excels at suspense and delivers satisfying, if sometimes outlandish, resolutions. The writing can be inconsistent, but the show delivers on its promise of entertaining television.

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