‘High Potential’: What Happened to Morgan’s Ex Roman?

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for High Potential Season 1, Episodes 1-2.]

High Potential has arrived, and while Kaitlin Olson‘s Morgan may be a certified genius with a super-high IQ, the show has proved that a brain with the ability to solve crimes doesn’t mean you’ll be able to find answers to the mysteries plaguing your own life.

If you have yet to tune into the series, be forewarned, we’re about to delve into spoiler territory.

Morgan is introduced as a cleaning lady who is offered a job to consult with the Los Angeles Police Department after she solves a crime by stumbling over evidence in the office. Initially, she’s hesitant to take on the gig, but by the end of the episode, she’s convinced to take it with one condition: She wants the LAPD to help her find her long-lost love and father to her daughter Ava (Amirah J).

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This leads us to wonder, what happened to this mystery man? Everything we do know so far, according to Morgan, is that his name is Roman Sinquerra, he vanished 15 years ago, and the police told her that he’d just skipped town. “I know that he didn’t,” Morgan told police lieutenant Selena (Judy Reyes). “So I need help. Please help me find him.”

“You’ve got a deal,” Selena assured her. Since then there have been more discoveries, hinting at an unraveling mystery. Peel back the layers of this storyline with some theories, below.

Roman Abandoned His Family

Perhaps the police’s theory was correct and Morgan’s belief that he wouldn’t abandon his family isn’t quite true. This is perhaps the easiest theory to accept, but certainly the least entertaining. And newer discoveries, including Roman’s car being impounded three days after he allegedly disappeared essentially dispel this option. Additionally, diapers were recovered in the backseat, corroborating Morgan’s story to Selena about Roman making errands with plans to return home the day he vanished.

Roman Was Killed

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Maybe Morgan was always destined to dive into the world of crime and her new job will connect her to the truth of what happened to Roman. It would certainly be an avenue that provides closure and allows Morgan to be an active participant. And considering he hasn’t been seen or heard from and that his car was impounded doesn’t seem promising for finding him alive.

Roman Was Kidnapped

While we are sort of reaching with this theory, maybe someone or something is keeping Roman from returning home. Once again, this idea leans into the possibility of Morgan’s new job putting her in Roman’s direct path. This is the wishful thinking theory as it would explain his absence but leave room for a possible reunion.

But we want to hear from you, so what is your theory? Weigh in in the reader poll, below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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