The series comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In addition to Olson, High Potential features a leading cast including Javicia Leslie, Daniel Sunjata, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, and Judy Reyes.

Per Variety, High Potential topped the streaming chart upon its debut. Debuting on ABC on September 17, the show's telecast included 3.6 million viewers. When the show hit Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, its streaming numbers rose to 11.5 million viewers. This represented a 220% increase in viewership once it hit the platform. These numbers are sourced from Nielsen's Live + Same Day data.

What This Viewership Means For High Potential

High Potential Season 2 Is Looking More Likely

High Potential's viewership is an achievement not just for the show itself, but for ABC as a network. The viewership makes it the highest debut for an ABC drama series since the 2020 premiere of Big Sky. It was also a huge success for Hulu, making it onto the streamer's top 15 and taking the no. 1 position for three days in a row, beginning on September 22. High Potential also performed well compared to other shows in the same timeslot, beating out and returning show FBI: Most Wanted for the top spot.

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High Potential's success is an especially great sign for a new series. Currently, season 1 is only slated for a 10-episode run, but its huge debut makes it much more likely that a season 2 renewal could happen. Whether this renewal comes to fruition will depend on a myriad of factors, but the series ratings on Hulu and ABC and whether it can hold that consistency will be key. Right now, High Potential is slated to continue weekly episodes on Tuesdays.

Why You Should Watch High Potential

High Potential Features A Great Kaitlin Olson Performance

Judy Reyes as Selena looking gloom in High Potential

Beyond its massive viewership success, High Potential's reviews are also strong thus far. The series boasts a fresh 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes among the 14 critics who have reviewed it. Another great reason to watch the show is for the lead performance by Olson. Taking a more dramatic turn in her career, Olson fits into this role well, and her performance alone makes High Potential worth the watch.

Source: Variety

High Potential (2024)

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Release Date
September 17, 2024
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Morgan, a single mother of three with a brilliant but unconventional mind, partners with a methodical detective after solving a crime during her job as a cleaner. Together, they form an unlikely but effective duo, blending her unique problem-solving skills with his by-the-book approach to tackle challenging cases​.

Seasons
1
Main Genre
Drama
Creator(s)
Drew Goddard