This disturbing difference between HPI and High Potential intrigues everyone
The arrival of High Potential on American screens has sparked a wave of curiosity among fans of the original French series, HPI. Starring Kaitlin Olson in the lead role, the US version promises a mix of mystery and humorous moments, inspired by the hit French drama. But why remake a series that already works well elsewhere? Marked differences in the portrayal of the main character Showrunner Todd Harthan recently revealed that some adjustments were made to make the main character, Morgan, more “grounded” than his French counterpart, Morgane. While some might deplore the loss of the original spontaneity, Harthan justifies these changes by the need to respect the sensitive treatment of the investigations and human relationships addressed in the series. After all, what would be the point of an exact copy without bringing a touch of freshness? A promising alchemy between the characters When we talk about series, the question of potential romances between the main characters never takes long to emerge. Such is…