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 the case with Morgan and Detective Karadec, played by Daniel Sunjata. While some may find this romantic intrigue almost predictable, Harthan admits to his cautious nature, preferring to build a relationship based on respect and friendship.

He explains that a genuine attachment from the audience to these characters precedes any romantic development, assuring that the journey will be a well-deserved “slow crescendo.”

A diverse cast of talent

With actors like Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, and Judy Reyes joining the cast, the potential to bring the series to life is immense.

Each actor offers a new layer to the already complex world of High Potential. However, some may worry that the series will lose its way by diversifying the subplots too much, to the detriment of the main plot.

Fortunately, Harthan’s ability to juggle different dynamics may be just what’s needed to maintain a harmonious balance.

Strategic Release for Maximum Impact

Scheduled for a strategic time slot, the series is taking advantage of maximum visibility to attract and captivate new fans. Episodes airing Tuesdays on ABC and available to stream on Hulu allow viewers to find out for themselves if the adaptation lives up to the original. This broadcast format gives fans the opportunity to engage in dialogue around the show’s twists and turns.

Despite the high expectations, some purists may still turn to the original version for authenticity.

In the meantime, the chance to experience this new adaptation should be of interest to fans of both comedy and drama series.