“Brilliant” cosy crime that’s ‘perfect for whodunit fans’ lands new UK streaming home

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The cosy crime series High Potential is now available on a new streaming service for viewers in the UK. Previously, the show was only available on Disney+ in Britain.

Now, the first season is also available on ITVX, joining other series released through the recent partnership between ITV and Disney.

High Potential is a new American show based on the French-Belgian series HPI. It stars Kaitlin Olson, known for her role in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and tells the story of a single mom who cleans for the Los Angeles Police Department. When they realize she has a remarkably high IQ, she’s brought on board as a consultant to help with major crimes.

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The show first aired on ABC in the US last year and is now halfway through its second season. More episodes are planned for release in the new year.

The show High Potential is gaining popularity, with one IMDb reviewer calling it “clever and brilliant.” They expressed excitement for future episodes, saying that if the show maintains its quality, it has the potential to become a really great series, and praised the entire team involved.

One viewer shared that they were already a fan of Kaitlin and enjoyed her performance in this show, praising her ability to portray stressed characters. They also appreciated that each episode wraps up the mystery, as they prefer self-contained stories that don’t stretch on for an entire season.

Reviews have generally been good, with the Independent Online (South Africa) praising the film as a satisfying mystery, even for dedicated fans of the genre.

Common Sense Media described the show as a blend of Erin Brockovich and Psych, successfully combining humorous moments with more serious dramatic storylines. They highlighted its ability to balance crime investigation with the clever humor of Kaitlin Olson.

Riotus described High Potential as a highly addictive show, comparing it to a bag of chips – enjoyable, quick-paced, and hard to stop watching.

The show features Daniel Sunjata (known from Rescue Me), Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Deniz Akdeniz (The Flight Attendant), and Judy Reyes (Scrubs), alongside Olson.

High Potential season 1 is streaming on ITVX in the UK, with seasons 1-2 available on Disney+.

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2025-12-10 20:50