Cleaning ladies are known for just that: cleaning. Unless it’s Thony fromThe Cleaning Ladyon Fox, who uses her numerous talents to survive. Now,Kaitlin Olsonis bringing her own version of a cleaning lady to ABC’s new series,High Potential. Contrary to Thony’s actions, Olson’s character, Morgan, solves crimes instead of helping cover them up. According to ABC,High Potentialfollows a single mom with an exceptional mind whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective. [The series is] based on the popular French seriesHaut Potentiel Intellectuel(HPI).
A new trailer for the show takes the viewer deep into Morgan’s world. When it begins, Morgan heads for work at night, and it is revealed that she works as a cleaner forthe police department. She works the night shift, so she’s usually flying solo with some music. One night, she knocks down a box full of case files while dancing around as she cleans the floors. As she puts the files back together, she realizes something is off with the conclusion the detectives have derived from the crime scene evidence. She changes the board and identifies a victim who had been labeled as a suspect.
If there is one thing detectives hate more than being lied to, it is their work being messed with. The following morning finds the case’s detective throwing fits when his board is changed. CCTV footage finds the culprit, and Morgan is brought in. She is questioned and reveals the telltale signs she saw that led her to conclude that they had reached the wrong conclusion. The police department enlists Morgan to help with cases, and she can’t say no since she’s a single mother with several kids and could use the money. Other detectives are puzzled, but their superior remains steadfast when she realizes Morgan has high potential. Morgan is paired with a seasoned detective who can’t stand her antics.
Who Is Behind ‘High Potential’?
Olson, best known for playing Sweet Dee inIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, leads the cast ofHigh Potential. She has a knack for comedy, as seen inIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaand her latest appearance inIncoming. The trailer teases a drama series with some comedy, which makes it a perfect role for Olson. Other cast members includeDaniel Sunjataas Karadec,Javicia Leslieas Daphne,Deniz Akdenizas Lev “Oz” Ozdil,Amirah Jas Ava,Matthew Lambas Elliot, andJudy Reyesas Selena. The series is written byDrew Goddard.
High Potentialpremieres on ABC on Tuesday, September 17, at 10 p.m. ET/PT and will stream later on Hulu. In the meantime, you may watch the original French series on the streamer right now.
