Midseason Finale Teases Thrilling New Character Joining the Crime-Solving Team

In the upcoming midseason finale of the police procedural "High Potential," airing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, viewers will be introduced to a new character, Rhys, played by actor Turner. Rhys is described as a "quick-witted, well-tailored art recovery specialist with the tenacity of a prosecutor and the instincts of a seasoned detective."

The trailer for the episode suggests that Rhys and the show's lead, Morgan, will form a connection while working on a case involving a heist. This new development may come as a surprise to fans who have been rooting for a romantic relationship between Morgan and her partner, Karadec, played by Daniel Sunjata.

The series, which premiered in September 2024, follows Morgan, a "high-potential intellectual" who teams up with the LAPD to help solve murders. While the cast has remained coy about the potential for a romance between Morgan and Karadec, the showrunner, Todd Harthan, has hinted at a "slow burn" approach to any such developments.

Harthan has stated that he loves a "slow burn" when it comes to relationships on the show, suggesting that even if the characters do eventually fall in love, they may be more in love with the partnership and friendship they've built. He also noted that the characters may be "scared enough of the risk of crossing certain lines" to maintain their professional dynamic.