High Potential: Hulu’s surprise procedural hits 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

Hulu’s top two global performers—Ryan Murphy’s Love Story and Paradise—were expected hits, but the platform’s third-ranking show has quietly become a standout. High Potential, now in its second season on Hulu and ABC, has repeatedly broken viewership records and emerged as the network’s secret weapon.

The series follows Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson), a single mother diagnosed with “high intellectual potential,” who joins the LAPD Major Crimes unit as a consultant. Paired with Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), Morgan’s keen observational skills drive episodic investigations that typically end with a decisive revelation, while a long-running mystery about the 15-year disappearance of her ex, Roman Sinquerra, provides ongoing stakes.

Critics and viewers have embraced the show: Rotten Tomatoes averages 98% overall, with Season 2 at a perfect 100%, and praise has centered on the brisk pacing, Olson’s performance and the show’s twists.

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