High Potential Season 2 Reveals First Look At New Rival

High Potential season 2 shares first-look photo of Steve Howey’s new character Nick Wagner, who could become Morgan’s latest adversary.

ABC has released the first cast portraits for High Potential season 2, offering fans a glimpse at the newest character who may quickly find himself at odds with Morgan Gillory. The image introduces Steve Howey as Nick Wagner, the precinct’s new captain, and possibly Morgan’s latest obstacle.

In High Potential season 1, viewers watched Morgan, played by Kaitlin Olson, work tirelessly to win over Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) while helping solve the LAPD’s toughest cases. But Wagner’s arrival suggests season 2 may be shaking things up.

Described as “a savvy political animal who knows how to wear an expensive suit and oozes effortless charm,” Wagner’s polished demeanor is matched by a smarmy mustache and a sleek black suit in the newly released photo. While his leadership style appears confident and calculated, it could clash with Morgan’s unorthodox investigative methods.

Season 1 ended with major revelations — including Morgan learning of Roman’s shocking fate and Karadec revealing he knew where to find her long-lost husband. However, Wagner’s influence could present an entirely different set of challenges. His skepticism toward Morgan’s role in detective work may put them on a collision course.

It’s not just Morgan who might feel the impact of Wagner’s presence. Selena Soto (Judy Reyes), head of LAPD’s Major Crimes Division and the one who brought Morgan into the precinct, could also find herself at odds with the new captain over her decision to enlist Morgan’s help.

Although High Potential season 2 is still a month away from airing, Wagner’s introduction is already setting the stage for fresh tensions. Whether he becomes a persistent thorn in Morgan’s side or disrupts the broader precinct dynamic, his arrival promises to add a sharp edge to the upcoming season’s drama.