Why Did Kaitlin Olson’s High Potential Get Cut Short After Just 13 Episodes?

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Kaitlin Olson’s show, “High Potential,” was widely regarded as one of the top new shows in 2024. But when it came back from its winter break on the 2025 TV schedule, it felt like we were watching its series finale prematurely – a thrilling, suspenseful series finale, to be sure. The question remains: Why was the ABC crime drama abruptly cut short after just 13 episodes? A more intriguing query might be: Doesn’t it come as no surprise that Morgan herself is responsible for this decision?

The series High Potential, which garnered much acclaim for its inaugural season on ABC (and can be streamed with a Hulu subscription), introduces us to Morgan Gillory, a remarkably intelligent cleaning woman-turned-police consultant who keeps viewers engaged. Remarkably, it steers clear of typical procedural tropes by having competent detectives as supporting characters for our brilliant protagonist. Despite the fact that only 13 episodes were produced — along with one longer storyline about Morgan’s husband — this seems somewhat scant. However, TV Insider’s Matt Roush reveals that Kaitlin Olson’s schedule allowed for no more than 13 episodes to be filmed.

Despite the usual practice of extending a show with such favorable reception for another season, Matt Roush reveals that Kaitlin Olson had to reprise her role as Sweet Dee and resume filming for Season 17 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, set to air in June. The positive aspect is that the show High Potential has been given a second season renewal, with speculations of having more than 13 episodes.

It’s uncertain as of now when Kaitlin Olson will part ways with her Philadelphia gang and rejoin the LAPD for the second season of High Potential, giving us ample opportunity to digest the wild Season 1 finale and its many unresolved plot points.

Morgan and Karadec: To Ship Or Not To Ship?

● Sure, let me indulge in this office romance.

● Alright, but let’s build it up gradually.

● Absolutely not! I’m rooting for Team Tom.

● Hmm, should we perhaps focus on Ludo as well?

As a movie enthusiast myself, let me share some intriguing insights from the latest twist in the series. To begin with, it was unveiled that Morgan found herself ensnared in a game reminiscent of the chilling “Saw” franchise, orchestrated by none other than David Giuntoli, a seasoned actor from “A Million Little Things.” Now, I can’t help but speculate about this sinister puppeteer.

Moreover, it was officially confirmed that Morgan’s husband has been alive all along, which undoubtedly sets the stage for some profound emotional scenes between Kaitlin Olson and Amirah J, who portrays her on-screen daughter Ava.

There’s also the topic of Morgan’s romantic relationships, and oh, she has plenty to choose from! While many fans are rooting for a work romance between Morgan and Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), it was actually Tom (JD Pardo) who suddenly reappeared and caught her interest – at least for a short while before she left him behind to rescue Oz (Deniz Akdeniz) from their enemy’s latest trap.

When High Potential Season 2 eventually arrives, likely towards the end of this year, there will be plenty of narrative to delve into. To prepare yourself for the upcoming mysteries, why not hop over to Hulu and briefly revisit the initial 13-episode season to maintain your storytelling prowess?

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2025-02-28 23:07