After Kaitlin Olson’s High Potential Series Premiere, I Have One Big Takeaway As A Longtime Always Sunny Fan

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After Kaitlin Olson's High Potential Series Premiere, I Have One Big Takeaway As A Longtime Always Sunny Fan

As a long-time fan who has followed Kaitlin Olson’s career since her days on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, I must say that her return to the small screen with High Potential is a breath of fresh air. After binge-watching sixteen seasons (and counting) of her antics as Sweet Dee, I was hesitant about how Olson would fare in a completely different role. But boy, was I pleasantly surprised!

Spoilers ahead for the series premiere of High Potential on ABC.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but express my excitement for Kaitlin Olson’s return to our screens! After nearly two decades of playing Sweet Dee in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” she’s back as a series regular on a major network with the upcoming ABC show, “High Potential.

What High Potential Delivered In The Series Premiere

In “High Potential,” Olson portrays Morgan, a hardworking single mom juggling three children and a job as a custodian at a police station. Her plate is already full before she finds herself entangled in a murder investigation. With her exceptionally high intelligence, vast understanding of obscure details, and strong urge to rectify errors when they present themselves, Morgan unexpectedly assists the police instead of facing charges for numerous offenses committed within the first episode itself. (You can stream the series premiere with a Hulu subscription.)

Noteworthy performances among the cast, apart from Olson, are delivered by Judy Reyes as Selena, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, and Taran Killam, a former SNL star, portrays Morgan’s ex, Ludo. I only hope we get to see more of Killam in his role. Fortunately, there’s still time for that, and ABC has been promoting High Potential quite extensively during their fall TV season promotion.

My Takeaway As An Always Sunny In Philadelphia Fan

Without any doubt, Morgan from High Potential is distinctly different from Sweet Dee from Always Sunny, and I was curious if my years of watching the FXX series would prevent me from fully appreciating Kaitlin Olson in her new role as a character unlike her previous one. Since I haven’t seen The Mick and have yet to catch Hacks, where she received an Emmy nomination for her guest performance, I was unsure how I’d react to Olson playing a lead role in a dramedy instead of a comedy, given my affinity for the long-standing sitcom.

In summary, I can’t wait to see Kaitlin Olson in future roles that blend drama with humor. To put it simply, “High Potential” is essentially a crime drama, but it’s Olson who adds the comedic element as Morgan. It seems that some jokes will be incorporated for Ludo to utilize Taran Killam’s well-developed comedic abilities from his SNL days. However, Olson excels at delivering the dramatic scenes and lightens up the show when “High Potential” threatens to become just another run-of-the-mill crime procedural.

As a gamer, I’m always on the lookout for something fresh in the sea of crime dramas that flood network TV. High Potential, at first glance, seemed like just another contender trying to break free from the shadows cast by heavyweights such as Law & Order, NCIS, and the various FBI series. However, what sets it apart is its unique blend of drama and comedy, a dramedy if you will, which not only adds a breath of fresh air but also highlights the versatile acting skills of Kaitlin Olson. Intrigued by this mix, I’m definitely tuning in for another episode this fall.

Continue joining us on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC for fresh installments of “High Potential”. Additionally, you can catch the show on Hulu, where you’ll also find “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Season 16. Production for Season 17 begins in October, making it a convenient fit for Kaitlin Olson between her roles in “High Potential”.

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2024-09-18 06:37