‘High Potential’: 3 Big Questions We Need Answered in Season 2
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for High Potential Season 1 Finale, “Let’s Play.”]
High Potential‘s Season 1 finale sent Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) and the rest of the LAPD crew on a wild goose chase as they unraveled various puzzles set up by an evilly brilliant criminal. But unlike past cases, it seems like the games are only just getting started as the mystery man behind the crime spree remains on the loose.
In addition to this looming threat, the episode offered a major update on Morgan’s missing ex, Roman, and things between her and colleague Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) continue to spark. Below, we’re breaking down the three biggest questions raised by the Season 1 finale that we hope to see addressed when Season 2 arrives.
Will Karadec acknowledge his feelings for Morgan?
The will-they-won’t-they dynamic continued to build between Karadec and Morgan in the finale, but it was clear that feelings were growing on his behalf as he was rendered speechless by her arrival at the police gala held in the episode. Noting how nice she looked in her new pink dress, he awkwardly offered to buy her a drink at the open bar and asked for a dance as he stumbled over his words. While Morgan might not feel exactly the same as she’s still pursuing Tom (JD Pardo), we’re hoping that Karadec will finally admit that he likes Morgan as more than a colleague in Season 2.
Will we finally meet Roman?
Disney / Carlos Lopez-Calleja
Supporting the above idea was Karadec’s efforts to help continue the investigation into Morgan’s missing ex, Roman. After Morgan was approached by informant Gio (Domenick Lombardozzi) regarding a lead on the case, she relayed the information to Karadec and Soto (Judy Reyes). The news was that Roman had been working with someone named Lyla Flynn, and Karadec took that intel and brought it to a friend at the FBI who revealed that Lyla had been undercover but was killed while working her last case, which involved Roman. When it was time for Morgan to reconnect with Gio, Karadec went in her place and learned that Roman was still alive. This metaphorical bomb was dropped moments after Morgan put another puzzle together surrounding the episode’s criminal.
Who is David Giuntoli playing?
Disney / Mitch Hasseth
After attacking various members of a grief group, the episode’s mystery criminal was uncovered in the installment’s final moments as a man Morgan ran into at the grocery store parking lot. Played by guest star David Giuntoli, the man’s identity remains unknown, but the suspected individual who was being profiled by the LAPD was cleared, making us wonder what this guy’s main motivation is and whether or not Morgan’s in danger. Thankfully, Season 2 is on the way to answer the question.
What do you hope to see when High Potential returns? Let us know in the comments section, below, and stay tuned for updates as we look ahead to the show’s future.
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I'm wondering if Tom has a connection (from his shaky past) to Roman and why he was working with the FBI as an informant. I don't usually like to see the main characters fall for each other as I feel it ruins the show. I think it should be during the very last season of a show, if at all.
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Love the show and hope it goes on for many years! FINALLY, a series that's entertaining and smart!
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Why only 13 episodes? Now we have to wait until September!
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Options:Not sure ABC thought this premise would go over, so they were prudent with the number of episodes ordered.Kaitlin Olson is still very much in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," so there's only so much time in a year.Been noting that -- save for Dick Wolf shows and NCIS-type deals -- many production companies are cutting down on episodes. Cuts costs, keeps plots fresh and allows actors to do other things. Nothing like the six- or eight-episodes of BBC/ITV, but seeing less episodes on this side of the pond.
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I enjoy the show. A few things bother me. The girl that plays her oldest daughter, is racially mixed with black, but they are erasing that part of her identity considering what's being done with her hair. When Morgan shows up to an incident, other people don't take her seriously at all. Could it be that she herself doesn't care enough to dress properly for such an environment as a homicide squad? The micro minis, hot pants and wild patterns make her look like she was arrested for soliciting.
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Regarding Ava (Morgan's daughter with Roman), I hear you. Or more to the point, I see what you're saying.
Plus, when Ava put together a scrapbook with pictures from her past, Roman's picture was nowhere to be found.
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That’s was the actor’s hair color/style before she was cast on the show!
And you’re putting your idea of race onto her!
And you’re black and dyed your hair blonde!!!
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I have shaved my head completely bald, for decades. THAT is what you see. I am bald, not dyed blonde. And since, I'm a forensic artist that's worked on shows like this, I am simply recognizing that young actress's ethnicity. That's what she is. Why are YOU offended by a simple observation?
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Not sure why you label me “offended” when I simply gave my point of view. Apparently, that’s what you do because you labelled the show also, and were wrong there too. And you’re “bothered” because of the dress of a character?! Really? Because of someone’s outfit? One thing that’s abundantly clear here is that you’re highly judgmental!
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Roman will come back alive and they will reunite as a family. I hope.
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Just hurry up with season 2...really enjoying the show. Definitely chemistry between Morgan and Karadek but would blow the show.
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Roman will end up being alive....perhaps in a witness protection program. But that won't be revealed till the end of Season 2.Sending Tom to SD and then bringing him back to LA for the gala while having Karadec and Morgan get closer seems like the showrunners aren't sure which of those would be the best relationship for Morgan. Maybe audience testing? And I haven't totally ruled out getting [back?] together with Ludo.The return of Roman, whenever it does happen, will throw a wrench into whatever evolves on my second point.Always liked Giuntoli in A Million Little Things, so it's good to see him possibly on the show for some sort of run though not sure how long that would be if he's on the criminal side.Have really enjoyed this first season and sort of hope a second season is also a 13 episode run--keeps the stories fresh.
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Also pleasantly surprised to see Jocko Sims, last seen (by me) in New Amsterdam, as Karadec's former partner.
He and Giantoli must not be involved in major projects to be working in recurring/guest-starring capacities.
Will be interesting to see if these roles are expanded/contracted next season.
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I think that Karadec and Morgan both have feelings for each other but Karadec knows Morgan likes Tom but, Tom found a girl when he moved and Morgan was like, " oh um okay." when the girl and Tom gets together. Then Morgan Realizes that Karadec likes her and she likes him too. Then, the next day that Morgan goes into work Karadec goes," you know how I did not believe in you? Well now I do. But for something else. Look Morgan, when I met you, I thought you were faking but I want you to know that I'm not faking when I say this. Morgan, I Love you. Always have. since the night that you stayed in apartment when we were working on the Penny case. I just thought, Man, what if she liked me too? So its okay if you don't like me back. but I just needed to get this off of my chest." Morgan goes, " I have loved you too. When you gave me my badge back." Then Oz and Daphne get together. I mean, its obvious Daphne likes Oz. The way she did CPR on Oz. Roman ends up being alive but its not revealed until the last episode or middle episode. The David guy is Roman though because how would he have found Morgan? And the Gio guy is actually working for David(roman) THATS ALL I HAVE FOR NOW. BYEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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That is what I was wondering. I mean HOW WOULD HE HAVE FOUND MORGAN?
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Question 4 how did she afford all the clothes and boots when she was working at a janitor?
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Looks like thrift stores
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I think they guy in parking lot is Roman. He has had plastic surgery to look different 😉
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David whats his face is obviously Roman Sinquerra
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Interesting theory
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