High Potential fans have been recommended to indulge in a comparable ‘guilty pleasure’ crime drama series. They have been advised it will help as they eagerly await new episodes of the Disney+ show.
High Potential tells the story of Morgan, a single mother of three who works as a cleaner and possesses an exceptional mind.
She eventually becomes a consultant for the LAPD after rearranging evidence at the police station, helping solve a previously unsolvable crime.
Disney+ series High Potential, created by Drew Goddard and inspired by the original French Belgian series HPI, has quickly gained popularity as the most-watched title in the UK.
Since its release, High Potential has garnered numerous plaudits from viewers, and some even consider it the best series of this year. One fan expressed enthusiasm online by saying, “High Potential is easily the best new broadcast show of the 2024-25 season. The other new shows don’t even come close. I’m beyond thrilled for Kaitlin Olson, who’s finally been given a starring vehicle worthy of her talent.”
High Potential fans have been told they should also enjoy Elsbeth (Image: CBS)
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Although new episodes of High Potential are added every Thursday, preventing viewers from experiencing the full series at the moment, there’s an alternative to quench their thirst while waiting. Fans are advised to check out a similar and engaging crime drama show called Elsbeth.
The entire first season is currently available on Sky Witness or through a NOW Entertainment membership. The show has garnered a formidable 91 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a mere five points shy of High Potential’s eye-watering 96 percent, reports
Fans draw parallels between the two, likening them to a female version of Columbo. The series is actually a spin-off from The Good Wife and The Good Fight, featuring the crossover character Elsbeth Tascioni.
Like High Potential, Elsbeth is compared to Colombo (Image: Disney)
Carrie Preston portrays Elsbeth as a sharp yet quirky lawyer who teams up with the NYPD to apprehend affluent murderers in New York with her distinctive approach.
Elsbeth’s method of tackling cases has drawn parallels to HPI, upon which High Potential is modelled, with even their unique fashion tastes drawing remarks. Audience reactions have been stellar – one viewer praised online: “Absolutely marvellous from Carrie Preston’s performance to the scripts, locations and filming. It’s a murder mystery with a wry sense of humour.”
Another enthusiast expressed: “I absolutely love this show. I remember her from The Good Wife and always thought how smart and quirky and patient and determined she was. The storylines are done so well and each unique episode grabs you from the beginning. With everything going on in the world today it’s nice to have a show that you can sit back and relax and enjoy and forget everything else.”
However, prior knowledge of The Good Wife is unnecessary to appreciate Elsbeth, as the series boasts a distinctly different tone. One enthusiastic viewer remarked: “A guilty pleasure show I’ll tell everyone I love. My favourite thing about Elsbeth is how she makes herself comfortable in uncomfortable situations. She embraces her awkwardness and cares not for the ‘ weird eyes’ all around her. Her gaudy wardrobe and the discomfort she causes warm my heart.”
High Potential is streaming on Disney+, Elsbeth is streaming on Sky Witness and NOW.