The second season towards ABC’s renowned crime drama series, High Potential will answer the mystery behind the cliffhanger within the first season, which is the identity of the Game Master. According to Screenrant, the final moments within the first season saw Morgan, played by Kaitlin Olson (Finding Dory, Hacks), Karadec, played by Daniel Sunjata (Manifest, Echoes) and the rest of the police department trying to find and capture David Peck, played by David Giuntoli (Grimm, Superman & Lois) the mastermind behind the killings.

Furthermore, we also see that Morgan finding out her husband Rowan is alive, while also being next on the killer’s hit list as she finds a pack of cards with the words, “We shall play again” on it. According to Screenrant, this could be a new challenge for Morgan within the upcoming season as she must try to outsmart someone as intelligent as her. Olsen further states how she appreciates her character and that Morgan will learn to trust others.

According to Screenrant, Olsen and Sunjata discussed in a Tiktok interview how the second season will address the mystery behind the series’ cliffhanger. They explained that the upcoming season will take place just a few days after the events of the previous season and will feature a two-part premiere. The duo’s words illustrate what the journey will entail, emphasizing that it will stay true to the main storyline. The season will surely be filled with bizarre cases that the duo must solve.

@ontheredcarpet Previously on @highpotentialabc: Crazy cliffhangers! 👀🤯 Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata tease what’s ahead for season 2, premiering Tuesday, September 16 on @abcnetwork. #HighPotential #KaitlinOlson ♬ original sound – On The Red Carpet

According to Screenrant, the upcoming season of High Potential will revolve around the chess game between David and Morgan, as both players strive to stay one move ahead of each other. Additionally, this season could provide a backstory for David, exploring the reasons behind his chosen path. While fans eagerly await the release, scheduled for September 16, the entire first season of High Potential is currently available for streaming on ABC.