High Potential Season 2 premiered on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10/9c on ABC, with the first episode titled
"Pawns".
The episode sees Morgan Gillory, played by Kaitlin Olson, investigate a crime she believes is linked to the Game Maker,
while also grappling with new personal revelations about her daughter Ava’s father and the arrival of a new captain,
Nick Wagner, portrayed by Steve Howey.
The season continues the crime drama's blend of procedural cases, character-driven stories, and suspense, with new
episodes airing weekly on Tuesdays and streaming the following day on Hulu.
The season premiere, "Pawns," marks the beginning of a 18-episode season, a significant increase from the 13-episode
first season.
The new captain, Nick Wagner, played by Steve Howey, joins the LAPD precinct, introducing new dynamics to the
team.
The season's central conflict revolves around Morgan's ongoing battle with the Game Maker, whose threat to her and
her family escalates, as hinted by his chilling voiceover: "I think you like this game as much as I do".
A major plot point from the first season finale, the survival and undercover status of Ava’s father Roman, is further
explored in the new season.
"Pawns".
The episode sees Morgan Gillory, played by Kaitlin Olson, investigate a crime she believes is linked to the Game Maker,
while also grappling with new personal revelations about her daughter Ava’s father and the arrival of a new captain,
Nick Wagner, portrayed by Steve Howey.
The season continues the crime drama's blend of procedural cases, character-driven stories, and suspense, with new
episodes airing weekly on Tuesdays and streaming the following day on Hulu.
The season premiere, "Pawns," marks the beginning of a 18-episode season, a significant increase from the 13-episode
first season.
The new captain, Nick Wagner, played by Steve Howey, joins the LAPD precinct, introducing new dynamics to the
team.
The season's central conflict revolves around Morgan's ongoing battle with the Game Maker, whose threat to her and
her family escalates, as hinted by his chilling voiceover: "I think you like this game as much as I do".
A major plot point from the first season finale, the survival and undercover status of Ava’s father Roman, is further
explored in the new season.
