High Potential season 2 has officially premiered. It is a television series based on Morgan Gillory, a single mother who possesses an extremely astute intellect. She is a janitor at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) but is also a consultant who assists in solving tough crimes due to her intellect.
Morgan gets into trouble at work in Season 2 due to the tension developing between her and the police station. This is due to Morgan's necessity to safeguard her family when coping with violent criminals. The precinct officials are having a hard time comprehending this because her commitment to her family sometimes clashes with police protocol and collaboration.
She also employs methods of solving cases that do not necessarily adhere to police practices, which brings about conflicts. These problems arise from Morgan's family life issues as well as her alternative work style, making it difficult to collaborate with the precinct.
Morgan's family safety issues in High Potential season 2
Morgan's largest concern in High Potential season 2 is the well-being of her children. A significant villain by the name of the Game Master poses a danger to Morgan's family, making her extremely protective and wary. This is different from before, when Morgan was more concerned with fixing crimes, but now she is most concerned about protecting her children.
Due to this, Morgan begins making decisions primarily on what is in her family's best interest, even if it means breaking or bending police protocol. The precinct officers view this as an issue. They are not convinced Morgan is committed to their procedures or the team's objectives.
This variation in priorities is tense between Morgan and the other members of the police team. Morgan's protective nature makes some question her decisions and have faith in her expertise, resulting in disagreements during investigations.
Different work styles and police procedures
Morgan's unorthodox approach to handling cases also contributes to the increasing tension. She does not always abide by the conventional police protocols but instead turns to her keen eyes and brain to crack the case. This irks some officers, particularly Detective Karadec, who prefers to be kept in the know and proceed with procedure.
Karadec becomes upset after he nearly gets injured in the course of an investigation when Morgan had not informed him of the plan. This results in a serious fight, and Morgan even quits for a while. She returns to work on the case.
These are the instances that indicate Morgan's way of working does not mix with the police approach, and the team gets stressed. It also reflects the challenge of integrating a talented outsider's style with established police ways.
Personal and workplace issues in High Potential season 2
Besides work issues, Morgan is also facing domestic issues in High Potential season 2 that generate additional tension. Her daughter Ava begins to behave more independently, which concerns Morgan, particularly when she catches Ava alone with a boy without informing her.
This leads to rows with Ludo, Morgan's boyfriend, who facilitated the situation without informing Morgan. Morgan's sense of authority as a mother is undermined, which impacts her mood and concentration. Meanwhile, the police unit is attempting to crack the mystery of Morgan's ex-boyfriend, Roman, who went missing years ago.
Roman is Ava's father, and his surprise return adds extra tension in Morgan's life. Due to these personal stressors, Morgan at times struggles to balance work and family, further complicating her interactions with the precinct.
High Potential season 2 is now streaming on Hulu.