High Potential Season 3 Is Officially Happening — But One Major Change Behind the Scenes Has Fans Nervous!

Good news for fans of ABC's breakout crime comedy — Morgan Gillory is coming back. High Potential has been officially renewed for Season 3, and the network didn't even wait…

By Reetam Bodhak

April 9, 2026

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Good news for fans of ABC’s breakout crime comedy — Morgan Gillory is coming back. High Potential has been officially renewed for Season 3, and the network didn’t even wait for the Season 2 finale to make the announcement.

High Potential Season 3 Key Details

Detail	Info
Renewal Status	✅ Officially Renewed
Renewal Announced	March 5, 2026 (via ABC Instagram)
Season 2 Finale Aired	April 7, 2026
Expected Premiere	Fall 2026
Network	ABC
Streaming	Hulu & Disney+
Showrunner	TBD (Todd Harthan exiting)

Why Was the Renewal So Quick?

The renewal came after the series posted impressive viewership numbers, with reports suggesting it had attracted close to 13 million cumulative viewers across platforms in seven days — making it one of the best scripted performers on ABC. Koimoi That kind of audience loyalty makes renewal a no-brainer.

The Big Behind-the-Scenes Change

Here’s where things get interesting. Original showrunner Todd Harthan is departing to lead Disney+’s live-action Eragon adaptation, and ABC is actively searching for his replacement. Art Threat A new creative vision could take the show in an entirely fresh direction — exciting or risky, depending on who you ask.

Who’s Returning for Season 3?

Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie, and Deniz Akdeniz are all expected to return. However, Steve Howey, who joined as Captain Nick Wagner in Season 2, is reportedly exiting as a series regular after joining on a one-year deal — though he could return as a guest star to wrap up his character arc. FandomWire

What Will Season 3 Be About?

Roman’s disappearance mystery will continue to unravel in Season 3, and Morgan and Karadec’s slow-burn romance will also likely develop further — the sophomore season made it increasingly obvious that the pair are being set up for something bigger. ScreenRant

Kaitlin Olson, best known for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, has transformed into one of network TV’s biggest dramatic leads with this role — and Season 3 promises to push her character even further.

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