The first season of High Potential has officially concluded, with the exciting news that it has already been renewed for a second season. The season finale leaves viewers on a significant cliffhanger, building anticipation for what’s to come. Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson), who started as a night cleaner at the LAPD, has transformed into a beloved consultant for the Major Crimes unit.
She has also formed a strong partnership with Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), who was once her adversary. The finale also reveals some crucial answers about Morgan’s missing ex, Roman Sinquerra, although the mystery is far from solved.
In the finale, Morgan and her team face their most dangerous case yet: a serial killer who seems to be playing a twisted game with the LAPD. This killer abducts victims and forces the Major Crimes unit to solve riddles in order to save them.
The team—comprising Morgan, Karadec, Selena (Judy Reyes), Daphne (Javicia Leslie), and Oz (Deniz Akdeniz)—race against time to save the victims and stop the killer. As they work to solve the case, more information about Roman’s disappearance resurfaces, further complicating Morgan’s already tumultuous personal life.
Kaitlin Olson as Morgan (Photo: High Potential/ABC)Killer Targets Victims Through Grief Group and Develops Dangerous Obsession with Morgan
The killer is revealed to have a connection to a grief support group, which he attended after the death of his sister. Oz uncovers this link, discovering that the killer is targeting people from the group, and his obsession with games stems from his desire to manipulate and control. After the team rescues two victims, the killer targets Oz, putting him in a life-threatening situation. Oz narrowly escapes death, but the killer remains at large, setting the stage for the suspenseful finale.
After a harrowing day at work, Morgan heads to the grocery store with her children, where a seemingly friendly stranger helps them in the parking lot. However, when Morgan returns home, she finds a disturbing note and a deck of cards in her grocery bag.
The note is addressed to her, stating, “YOU’RE THE ONE, MORGAN. WE SHALL PLAY AGAIN. ME AND YOU.” This revelation sends a chill down Morgan’s spine as she realizes that the killer has developed a dangerous fixation on her. Upon reflecting on the events of the day, Morgan connects the stranger from the parking lot to the killer, making it clear that he is now targeting her personally.
Kaitlin Olson as Morgan (Photo: High Potential/ABC)Morgan and Karadec’s Evolving Partnership Deepens into Trust, Care, and Unspoken Romance
Throughout the season, the dynamic between Morgan and Karadec has evolved from adversaries to close partners, and this relationship continues to develop in the season finale. As they work together to solve the case, they grow even closer. Karadec’s romantic feelings for Morgan become evident, especially during a touching moment at a police gala, where the two share a slow dance.
Morgan opens up about her strained relationship with her father, and Karadec expresses his concern for her safety. In a pivotal moment, Karadec insists on meeting with Gio, a person connected to Roman’s case, in place of Morgan, showing how much he cares for her and how deeply their bond has grown.
The season finale brings a major revelation about Roman’s disappearance. For years, Morgan believed that Roman had been taken from her without explanation. However, new evidence sheds light on the mystery. Gio, a key figure in the investigation, informs Morgan about Lila Flynn, an FBI agent connected to Roman’s case.
Karadec discovers that Roman was an informant for the FBI, and Lila’s murder might be linked to his disappearance. In a shocking twist, Karadec calls Morgan to reveal that Roman is still alive, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. The season ends with the tantalizing question of where Roman has been for the past fifteen years and how his return will affect Morgan’s future.
