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“ High Potential ” is a new TV series which presents a unique partnership of a mother with brilliant, yet uncoventional mind and a by the book detective as they take on complex crimes. The series stars Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata as the main leads.
The main plot centers around Morgan played by Kaitlin Olson, who is a single mother and is portrayed with a high intellect and talent for deduction. Her path takes an interesting turn when her involvement in solving crimes connects her with Karadec a very methodical detective played by Daniel Sunjata. This creates a balance of chaotic creativity with the structure that a routine procedural style needs.
Their two styles of engagement offer a view into a clash of personalities making for fun interactions which include Morgan using creative outside the box tactics and her approach contrasted with the logical methods of Karadec. These differences form an effective duo in the pursuit of solving crimes.
The cast also includes Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Ozdil, Amirah J as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot and Judy Reyes as Selena. The show's focus includes the exploration into several relationships that form in the show’s narrative.
The romantic path with Tom may not be for the long haul as all attention is brought to how busy and chaotic life can be for those involved in all scenarios. Additionally other underlying relationships come into play and how some characters try to form connections or alliances with others adding complexity to each individuals goals and methods to success.
Season 1 started with 13 episodes which is an addition from shows which start with 10 episodes which signals an ongoing success for the show to move forward. High Potential is currently showing a blend of procedural elements while also giving character development along with unexpected turns to storylines.
Mid-season focuses on several events. Morgan puts her romantic aspirations on hold in favor of a new case while Karadec shares a surprising moment regarding his dating history. It created discussion of who she would be with between Tom and Karadec and viewers show how attached to characters they were. She then got pulled in by Selena who wanted information regarding her previous husband who had been missing for 15 years.
Viewers have engaged on many levels expressing different interests with different potential matches within the show. One key note was between a new connection that viewers got a chance to look more into for what their romantic outcome would potentially look like .
The storyline with a possible romance between Morgan and Tom is being put to the test as Morgan shows she doesn’t have the time to be devoted fully in this pursuit. They eventually went on a date only for work to pull them back into their routine. Although adorable together Tom is not seen as a long term match while Tom's story is now seen to take him elsewhere, creating more complexity for all.
The first season has provided both suspense and new forms of relationships among colleagues that blur the line of both personal and work lives. The story also created mystery within key issues that created a form of “wait and see” moments making the show hard to walk away from after a session is done. Viewers also note a level of care taken in making sure both procedural plots remain fresh with all the added complexity.
The series included a secondary mystery with underlying tension around Morgan's missing ex-husband Roman. The investigation of Roman’s disappearance as an ongoing issue that was affecting other characters such as Morgan and her daughter Ava which all added another layer to complex plot line. This was a point where fans became emotionally invested into where things would go.
Morgan’s ability to have a well rounded life is continuously shown to be in jeopardy. Her career continues to overtake all areas even when she is trying to create time for new potential relationships. It asks the viewers what life means with the idea of trying to combine all facets which is an important aspect within the overall story being told.