Information about a number of the greatest primetime exhibits of the 2025 TV schedule will be fairly quiet throughout summer season hiatus, however followers of ABC’s breakout Excessive Potential haven’t one however two reveals to have fun. The hit drama has expanded the forged to incorporate a former Shameless forged member, not too lengthy after the stunning cancellation of his CBS present. On the similar time, I’m able to cheer for main girl Kaitlin Olson getting a well-deserved promotion.
Excessive Potential’s Latest Star
Steve Howey, presumably greatest recognized for his eleven-season run as Kev Ball on Shameless, has joined the forged of Excessive Potential as a Season 2 collection common, in accordance with Deadline. The outlet stories that Howey will play Jesse Wagner, the brand new captain of the precinct with a savviness for politics, a knack for attraction, and a expertise for the best way to costume in costly apparel.
Whereas that seems like the outline of a personality who may not take to each other with Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), Wagner reportedly additionally likes to assume exterior of the motion and wind up within the midst of motion. I’m already curious to see what he makes of the unconventional partnership between Morgan and Karadec (Daniel Sunjata).
Olson debunked the concept that she was enjoying in direction of a Morgan/Karadec romance, however that doesn’t imply their bond – resembling it’s – received’t appear notably unusual to a newcomer. I’m undoubtedly on board with seeing what Steve Howey brings to the collection. Because the co-lead of CBS’ much-hyped True Lies TV adaptation a pair years in the past, I’d truthfully anticipated him to be busy over on CBS for the foreseeable future.
That present’s stunning failure to seize scores led to visitor spots on NBC’s Good Minds and Completely happy’s Place (for a enjoyable Reba reunion). Excessive Potential might be his first collection common gig since True Lies in 2023, and has the built-in success of the primary season that he couldn’t get pleasure from on CBS.
In case you thought that Kaitlin Olson couldn’t be promoted any additional since she’s the lead of the collection, assume once more! The identical Deadline report additionally reveals that the It’s At all times Sunny in Philadelphia star has been bumped up from producer to govt producer.
Now, I’m unsure if meaning any precise change in Olson’s duties behind the scenes, however I like to see her get that recognition. After sixteen seasons and counting of At all times Sunny episodes that record Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day – a.ok.a. the opposite three of the unique 4 stars – as govt producers, it hits excellent to see Olson getting that title for her very profitable solo present.
That’s to not suggest that she’s not getting credit score the place credit score’s due for At all times Sunny. She was one of many unique 4 foremost stars (which was bumped as much as 5 after Danny DeVito signed on) from the beginning, merely with out having a heavy producing/writing hand behind the scenes.
I similar to seeing her get some added highlight, particularly since Morgan is definitely a personality to root for. Candy Dee on At all times Sunny… nicely, the purpose of that comedy isn’t watching a gaggle of heroes you need to cheer on, even when surrounded by kids within the Abbott Elementary crossover!
Excessive Potential will give Olson her first govt producer credit score since The Mick, which ran for 2 seasons on Fox from 2017-2018 as Olson’s first community TV present because the top-billed star. This wasn’t on the record of issues she mentioned she desires Season 2 to dive into, however nice to see all the identical.
Not like Physician Odyssey on ABC, the community wasted no time in renewing Excessive Potential for the 2025-2026 TV season, and it’ll return to primetime on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET after Dancing with the Stars. No premiere date has been set simply but, nevertheless, so you may all the time try earlier episodes streaming with a Hulu subscription now. As for At all times Sunny, Season 17 launches on FXX on Wednesday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET.