High potentialthe new starring police drama It’s always sunny in Philadelphia veterinarian Kaitlin Olson, continues to break records and surpass a remarkable renaissance. Debuting on ABC in September, three-time Emmy nominee Olson plays Morgan Gillory, a janitor who solves a particularly difficult case, steering the police away from the wrong suspect, and is then asked to work as a consultant to an experienced detective. The procedural, which is based on the French series IPHIt quickly gained an audience since its debut.
Deadline reveals that the crime drama averaged 10.42 million viewers to become ABC’s most-watched new program since its debut Roseane revival, The Conners, six years before. Looking specifically at High potentialThe fifth episode of , which aired on October 22, drew 6.83 million viewers in seven days of linear airing, which helped ABC win the 10pm Tuesday time slot for the first time in four years. When taking into account the audience on Hulu, which broadcasts the streams and other platforms, this number for episode 5 jumps to 10.49 million viewers.
What Rankings Success Means for High Potentials
A classic formula can still bring magic
With a main cast that also includes Daniel Sunjata Javicia Leslie Deniz Akdeniz Amirah J Matthew Lamb and Judy Reyes High potential very intentionally fits the mold of a special detective. It echoes Monkin addition to other series currently airing, such as Elsbeth and Matlock, which air on CBS. However, what helped the English-language remake of the French show break out was a mix of the on-screen talent and creative names involved in the production.
Olson, recently nominated for an Emmy for her recurring role on Hacks, and a strong lead that brings aspects of her popular portrayal of Dee Reynolds from It’s always sunny to High potential. The adaptation is also the product of experienced creative voices, namely Drew Goddard, known for his work on programs such as Lost, Indeedand Buffy the Vampire Slayerserving as creator.
Diane Ruggiero-Wright, another Veronica Marte vet, is also executive producer.
Rob Thomas was initially the showrunner, known for creating Veronica Marte and Zombiealthough he resigned from the role. Todd Harthan, executive producer and showrunner of The residenthas since taken over. The three are veterans in the television space and bring that to the French adaptation, lifting what could otherwise be a repetitive formula. High potential is also skillful in his tone, cheerful, but knowing when to explore his emotionality, with all of this strengths and ratings success, barring confirmation that Season 2 will be on the way.
Our take on High Potential’s success
The show is already mixing it up
It’s always sunny season 17 is on the way, but High potential It’s already proving to be more than just a weekly unsolved case. It was welcome Maias MC alum JD Pardo as a potential love interest for Morgan, with his casual introduction in episode 6 fleshing out the world of the series and already complicating the established dynamic. It may be familiar, but It’s well crafted and there’s a comfort to it.
Source: Deadline