Warning: this article contains SPOILERS for High Potential episode 10, “Chutes and Murders.“High Potentialcouldn’t avoid Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) and Karadec’s (Daniel Sunjata) palpable chemistry any longer, as it finally admits to their romantic potential. Since Morgan joined the LAPD as a special consultant, she and Detective Karadec have perfectly balanced each other out. Karadec initially disliked her fast and loose approach to analyzing crime scenes, and Morgan dreaded his devotion to protocol. Once they found common ground, mutual respect bloomed as they became an unofficial pair.High Potential’s success asThe Good Doctor’s replacementis no doubt due in part to their dynamic partnership.
With all the underlying mysteries and family drama perforating Morgan’s life, romance has been on the back burner. Though she and Tom (JD Pardo) had a brief fling, Morgan had too much on her plate to earnestly pursue a new flame. Regardless,each scene with Morgan and Karadec only further showcases the immense romantic potentialthey have. Instead of rushing their romance, however,High Potentialseason 2can be spent letting the tension build.
High Potential Episode 10 Is The First Time That Morgan & Karadec’s Chemistry Is Acknowledged
The Partners Are Mistaken For A Married Couple
Morgan and Karadec’s banter alone is enoughreason to watchHigh Potential, but their romantic tension runs as an undercurrent throughout the pilot season. Yet,High Potentialhas inexplicably tried to pass them off as purely platonic leading up to episode 10. Blissfully,High Potentialconceded their flirty dynamic whenKen Marino’sChuck immediately assumes Morgan is Karadec’s wifeupon meeting her for the first time. Though the pair are quick to brush it off, Morgan and Karadec’s interactions felt like an old married couple for the rest of the episode.
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EvenHigh Potential’s dialogue is starting to veer into overtly flirtatious territory. While on their impromptu“stakeout,”Morgan holds out her sandwich for Karadec to bite into. After he insists they keep a low profile, Morgan jokingly compares their situation to the infamous diner scene fromWhen Harry Met Sally. Regardless of the joking tone, setting up a parallel between them and one of the most well-known romantic comedies of all time suggests that a relationship between Morgan and Karadec is approaching inevitability inHigh Potential.
Unfortunately, Morgan & Karadec’s Potential Romance Won’t Happen For A While
They Need A Slow-Burn Romance To Succeed
Despite their clear chemistry,the timing is all wrong for Morgan and Karadec to start dating immediately.Morgan is still investigating her missing ex-husband, and she’s only just beginning to learnwhat happened to Roman inHigh Potential. That alone is enough of a roadblock to stop her from settling into anything serious, and Morgan wouldn’t date Karadec casually: when they get together, it’s likely for the long haul. On the other hand,Morgan and Tom’s break-up inHigh Potentialproved that her work will always come first. Lucky for Karadec, he comes with the job.
Elliot’s High Potential Episode 10 Plot Hints At Morgan’s Mysterious Past
High Potential episode 10 finally focuses on Morgan’s middle child, but Elliot’s story could be a sad reflection of his mom’s own childhood.
Compounded with the trials and tribulations of raising three children, Morgan isn’t in a stable enough place to dive headfirst into a new romance. Though Karadec will undoubtedly be a perfect fit in her chaotic life one day, that day isn’t coming anytime soon. In the meantime, Morgan and Karadec’s slow-burn romance can continue simmering. At leastHigh Potentialhasfinally admitted the obvious tension between its two leads — that’s progress right there.
High Potentialcontinues Tuesday at 9 ET on ABC.
High Potential
Morgan, a single mother of three with a brilliant but unconventional mind, partners with a methodical detective after solving a crime during her job as a cleaner. Together, they form an unlikely but effective duo, blending her unique problem-solving skills with his by-the-book approach to tackle challenging cases.
