High Potential, the new detective drama starring Kaitlin Olson, continues the actor's positive Rotten Tomatoes streak after a long run on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. While audiences will have to wait a little longer to see Olson reprise her role as Dee Reynolds, with Always Sunny season 17 planning to begin filming in October, Olson now headlines High Potential and plays a cleaning lady with a unique ability to solve crimes. The project was created by The Cabin in The Woods director Drew Goddard, and debuted Tuesday, September 17 at 8 PM ET on ABC.

High Potential continues Olson's fresh streak on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 89% positive score based on 9 reviews. The score is subject to change as more reviews come in, but it breaks down to 6.80 out of 10, with only one negative assessment so far. It continues the actor's positive streak in of acclaimed TV projects, coming after her Emmy-nominated recurring turn as DJ Vance in the Max comedy Hacks and the consistently well-reviewed It's Always Sunny.

What Do The Reviews Mean For High Potential?

Olson's Performance Is A High Point

Based on the French show HPI, the new ABC crime drama streams on Hulu. Olson in the role of Morgan. A single mom with three kids and an exceptional mind, Morgan helps solve what looks like an unsolvable crime by rearranging evidence during her shift as a cleaner for the police department. This gets Morgan an offer to work with the police department, thanks to what's described as her “high intellectual potential.” Reviews are somewhat split about the effectiveness of the premise, but there's agreement that Olson is a highlight.

Olson is a three-time Emmy nominee.

Writing for Variety, Aramide Tinubu highlights Olson's strengths and notes, “With Olson leading the charge and skillful actors backing her up, the series is perfectly adequate formulaic television.” In a more mixed assessment, Nina Metz of The Chicago Tribune notes that Olson's performance is reminiscent of her other roles and writes, “Olson is a good actor, but there’s not much versatility here; her line readings could just as easily come from the mouths of characters she plays on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia or Hacks.”

The overall tone for ABC's High Potential is positive. Dave Nemetz of TVLine again highlights the strength of Olson's performance and says that the show is “a satisfying underdog tale with a sly sense of humor, thanks to a fantastic lead performance from Kaitlin Olson.” It speaks well about the appeal of the new series, which also Javicia Leslie, 's Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, and former Judy Reyes in main roles.

Who Is The Team Behind High Potential?

The Ensemble Includes Familiar TV Stars

Along with Olson, High Potential's cast includes several familiar faces. Daniel Sunjata plays Karadec, the detective who is skeptical about Morgan's value to the LAPD. He is known to audiences for playing Franco Rivera in the FX firefighter drama Rescue Me, in addition to his recent recurring role on Manifest as Danny. On the big screen, Sunjata has appeared in movies such as The Devil Wears Prada and The Dark Knight Rises.

Morgan's team also includes Daphne, who is played by Batwoman's Javicia Leslie. In addition to her time as Ryan Wilder on The CW superhero show, Leslie's other credits include the MacGyver reboot and the short-lived CBS sitcom God Friended Me. Deniz Akdeniz, meanwhile, recently stole several scenes on the two-season thriller The Flight Attendant alongside Kaley Cuoco and Zosia Mamet. Akdeniz plays Lev Osman on High Potential.

Completing the side of Morgan's co-workers, Judy Reyes plays Selena, an LAPD captain who offers Morgan the job. She's known for her main role as Nurse Carla Espinosa on Scrubs, in addition to playing Zolia Diaz on Devious Maids. In of Morgan's family, Amirah J plays Ava, the teenage daughter of Morgan, while Matthew Lamb plays Morgan's son Elliot. Audiences will recognize J for her role as Xan Galvez in seven episodes of Shameless.

Deadwood star Garret Dillahunt recurs as Lieutenant Melon, while SNL's Taran Killam also recurs as Morgan's ex.

Behind the camera, High Potential hails from a few different voices. Drew Goddard, the creator, is known for his work on shows like Lost, Alias, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Rob Thomas was initially the showrunner, known for creating Veronica Mars and iZombie, though he stepped down from the role. Todd Harthan, the executive producer and showrunner of The Resident, has since taken over.

Our Take On The High Potential Reviews

It's Early But ABC Might Have A Hit

Although it's too early to speculate about the long-term fortune of High Potential, the fact that Olson's portrayal may echo her other roles may be a plus rather than a hindrance, especially for those who'd like to see a Dee Reynolds-type in a different environment.

New episodes of High Potential air Tuesdays on ABC.

It's also worth saying that the procedural is a genre that tends to perform very well on broadcast TV because of its reliable format. Overall, the show could serve as a more-lighted companion to the increasingly serious Will Trent season 3, as that crime drama is set to make its way back to screens in 2025.

Key Background

• Olson's first acting role was in the horror movie Eyes to Heaven (1999) at the age of 23.
• In addition to being the lead actress, she is one of the producers of High Potential.
• Olson recurs as the daughter of Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, in the Emmy-winning show Hacks.
• Drew Goddard, the creator of High Potential, also created Marvel's Daredevil series.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes