High potential made its highly anticipated return with episode 8, but it spelled trouble for a romance that had just begun. Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) turned heads in the first seven episodes with her unique style, sense of humor, and unexpectedly deep motivations. Her performance alone is reason enough to watch it High potentialbut Morgan’s interpersonal relationships are just as compelling. When Tom (JD Pardo) appeared in episode 6 (“Hangover”), it was unclear whether he would be a serious love interest or just a flirt. At the end of the episode Morgan wrote her number on the door for Tom.

Their flirtation carried over to Episode 7 (“One of Us”), in which Tom asked her out more formally. However, before the two could retaliate, a hostage situation occurred Tom was shot High potential Mid-season finale. He made it clear to Morgan that he still wanted to see her, even from the hospital bed. While many signs point to Karadec having a slow romance between Morgan and Daniel Sunjata, High potential Season 2 is still unconfirmed. As a result, whatever relationship status Morgan ends the pilot season with could be permanent unless ABC somehow renews its hit procedural.

Morgan ignores Tom and instead chooses to work with Karadec

She chooses work instead of dating

The first scene of High potentialThe midseason premiere (“Obsessed”) wasted no time in pointing out a crucial flaw in Morgan and Tom’s romance: Morgan doesn’t have the time to commit. As a mother and LAPD counselor, she’s already stretched pretty thin. After wrapping herself in a new cover, Morgan’s phone lights up. Instead of answering Tom’s text message, she goes to Karadec’s apartment. The two work intensively on the case, with Morgan even collapsing on the couch. High potential could become a TV show with regular romantic subplots if Morgan and Karadec continue to form a bond.

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While many debate whether… High potential‘s Morgan would be better with Karadec or Tom, the answer is complicated. Morgan would probably choose her job over a relationship anyway, and it just so happens that Karadec can handle her job. Nevertheless, she seems serious about fulfilling her potential together with Tom. Since the process is in the pilot phase, she should have enough time to think before making decisions. High potentialThe ratings for the midseason premieres should at least bring in another season and open the door for a more romantic development.

Selena interrupts Tom and Morgan’s dinner date

Roman’s mystery is still unsolved

Although Morgan and Tom eventually go on a date, it’s not the perfect night off they were expecting. As they toast a new relationship, they are again interrupted by a work call. Instead of a new case, Selena (Judy Reyes) calls Morgan in to discuss an old case: the disappearance of her ex-husband Roman Sinquerra. What happened to Roman? High potential was a basic mystery of the first season, but not much development was made until the 8th episode. However, Morgan quickly leaves the date to meet her because Selena has found a possible clue in Roman’s case.

Despite the revelations that Selena will learn in the coming episodes, not only Morgan, but also her daughter Ava (Amirah J) is concerned about the ignorance of what happened to her husband 15 years ago. Given the uncertainty looming in the background, it would be impossible for Morgan to fully commit to a new relationship, even if she has completely broken away from Roman romantically. Morgan has already shown that caring for her daughter can trump everything else, and that could easily impact their romance, or necessary lack thereof, as they learn the truth about Roman.

Tom and Morgan are adorable, but can their relationship actually work?

Attraction is not a good foundation

Morgan deserves someone like Tom who can keep up with her banter and express his feelings openly, but their relationship must be temporary if it is to exist at all. Tom may have reassured her that his life is just as messy and chaotic as hers, but that doesn’t mean they should be together. In fact, without a stable foundation, two people going through sudden and emotional changes would make a terrible couple. The two make a cute couple, but life will get in the way too much and prevent them from being anything other than short-term.

French predecessor HPI could ruin Morgan’s High potential romance, but there is still a chance that the drama will take creative liberties and explore other options. Unfortunately, even if High potential gives Morgan a partner other than HPIit’s unlikely that Tom will be. A relationship between the two would serve a narrative function, but this would end once its use is exhausted. Luckily for High potential, Morgan doesn’t need a romantic partner be interesting; Her masterful style, clever jokes, and fashionable outfits are sure to turn heads whether she’s single or dating.

High potential Continues Tuesday, 9 ET on ABC.

Morgan, a single mother of three with a brilliant but unconventional mind, teams up with a methodical detective after solving a crime while working as a cleaner. Together they form an unusual but effective duo, combining their unique problem-solving skills with their rigorous approach to tackling challenging cases.

Release date

September 17, 2024

Seasons

1

Pour

Javicia Leslie, Kaitlin Olson, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, Judy Reyes, Daniel Sunjata, Garret Dillahunt, TJ Lee, Kayvon Esmaili, Ariella Amar, Michelle C. Bonilla, Kerry O’Malley, Graham Rogers, Maia Jae Bastidas, Pamela Roylance, Rosslyn Luke, Sebastien Roberts

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