‘High Potential’: Will Steve Howey Return as Captain Wagner? What We Know About His Season 3 Role
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What To Know
- High Potential‘s second season left Captain Wagner’s fate unclear, but does that mean Steve Howey’s not returning to the show?
- We break down everything fans need to know about his series regular role and how it could change in Season 3.
High Potential‘s second season ended on a major cliffhanger as LAPD’s new captain, Nick Wagner (Steve Howey), was left bleeding out after he was stabbed multiple times by a mystery assailant.
While some fans are wondering if Wagner lives or dies, the question that really looms is whether he’ll play any role in the show during Season 3. The ABC hit, which is currently seeking a new showrunner as Todd Harthan exits following Season 2, is leaving the door open to anything, it would seem, but there is some clarity surrounding Howey’s future with High Potential.
According to a report by Deadline, the Season 2 finale was Howey’s last as a series regular, as he joined the show for a one-year deal, but that doesn’t mean he can’t return in a recurring capacity or as a guest star. Meaning, don’t count Howey out or see Wagner’s injuries as a kiss of death. Ultimately, his fate will be determined by whoever takes over the story moving forward, but as fans saw in the finale, there was plenty set up for storylines around his character.
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While continuing the search for Roman, who seemingly showed up in shadow form at daughter Ava’s (Amirah J) art show, the show’s investigation keeps Willa Quinn (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and Nick Wagner Sr. (Clancy Brown) still in the loop, making room for Howey’s return even more likely.
Plus, without Wagner around, what kind of ongoing tension would there be for Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) and Karadec’s (Daniel Sunjata) will-they-won’t-they romance potential? Wagner felt like an essential ingredient to mix things up, especially in the romance department. But then again, Season 3’s main focus could center around Roman’s return, making way for some new casting.
Keep an eye out for any updates, and let us know what you think about Howey’s potential return as Captain Wagner for High Potential Season 3 in the comments section below.
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K
I ended up liking Nick Wagner. My vote is to bring him back. Love this show.
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Karadec is a good friend and partner, but Wagner knows how to flirt and romance.
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Wagner and Morgan are really great match. Karadec can only be a good friend, but Wagner... there is something about him. Something special and nice and I think he is just better match then Karadec
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LOVE Steve Howey! We have been fans since Reba. He is a wonderful actor and great romantic partner for Morgan!!!!!
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Nick Wagner's return is an absolutely must!! As for a future romance, you need both to make it interesting!!
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NO! Bring him back.
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M
Bring him back.
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Bring Howey back, Please!
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C
Bring Steve Harvey back, he's great and start bringing Roman more in to the story.
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😆😆😆
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I want Steve Howey to stay!! Great character and tension with his position in the PD. And his relationship to Morgan is fun too!
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T
Bring him back ! He's hot 🔥
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I'm presuming the shadowy figure at Ava's art display was Roman... too on-the-nose to be a potential attacker.
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Love this show! I Love the idea of Wagner and Morgan together. Seems a better fit than her and her partner. I hope he stays!!!
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The writers HAVE to bring Steve Howey aka Captain Nick Wagner 💯🔥😋 BACK!..There is no way you guys can let him die after all the sparks that were flying with him and Morgan!
#WEWANTWAGNER!!
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Bring Back Nick Wagner. He is a Great actor and he added an A+ to the story.
He is one of those actors that drags you to the story and makes you want more.
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D
Bring him back!!! He has unfinished business to deal with. His dad, who tried to kill him and Morgan. I was beginning to want him and Morgan together.
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Yes love him as captain! Sparks with Morgan are crazy good!!! Thay would make a great couple.
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I sure hope Nick Wagner lives and if not a regular weekly role at least make recurring appearances love the spark between him and Morgan.
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Everywhere I read about High Potential’s Captain Nick Wagner..the responses are the same…BRING HIM BACK!!..it’s a great story forming between him and Morgan ..would probably tank the ratings with the viewers if the writers don’t take note of this!.. I have grown tired of the Roman story..if they’re gonna kill ANYTHING off..it should be that not Wagner!
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I love Steve Howey! Very sexy!
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Keep him on the show, he's a great new comer.
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Steve Howey as Nick Wagner was terrific!! Please bring him back!!! His character still so much story left to tell.
Join me in signing this petition to bring back his character—or at the very least, not have him permanently written out. Even if he can’t return as part of the main cast in Season 3, we’re hoping the writers will consider bringing him back as a recurring guest.
His story still has so much potential, especially his relationship with Morgan. Fans deserve to see that romance continue, or at least have the door left open for a future return.
Every signature helps show how much his character means to us. Let’s make our voices heard!
https://change.org/BringWagnerBackSeason3
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#WagnerForSeason3!!!
#BringBackNickWagner!!
#JusticeForWagner!!!
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Definitely bring Wagner back
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Won't watch without him. How did anyone in this department solve anything before Morgan came along? She solves everything...
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Sexy kiss ever in the elevator! Please come back, Nick!
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Say it isn’t so VAN!!! 😢
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One of the best kisses I've ever seen in an elevator. I hope he comes back.
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Please bring him back, my daughter was very upset at the end of season 2, grown to love him.
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Bring back Steve Howey!!
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I was just getting to like Capt. Wagner and now they kill him off, that stinks !!
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Would love to see Wagner character remain and if not, let's get Roman in. I would not want her with karadec. I love their working relationship but nothing more
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Maybe make the show a little more believable. Morgan basically takes over the whole precinct is far fetched. Temp Monk
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