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High Potential Finale Sets Up Season 3 After Steve Howey Exits as Series Regular

A cast change leaves Season 3 direction dependent on a new showrunner.

Overview

  • Following Tuesday’s cliffhanger finale, Deadline reported the episode was Steve Howey’s last as a series regular, with a guest return described as possible.
  • ABC confirmed a Season 3 renewal in March on Instagram, though a premiere date has not been announced.
  • The series lost showrunner Todd Harthan in March to Disney+’s Eragon, and ABC is now hiring new leadership for Season 3.
  • The finale deepened the long‑running mystery tied to Morgan’s past and ended on a character‑focused cliffhanger.
  • Season 2 drew more than 10 million viewers per episode across ABC, Hulu, and Disney+, and Howey’s one‑year deal plus other acting commitments helped set up the cast shift.