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Nora and Lilla Zuckerman Named Co-Showrunners for ABC's 'High Potential' Season 3

Entertainment5/6/2026
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Nora and Lilla Zuckerman have been appointed co-showrunners and executive producers for the upcoming third season of the ABC series 'High Potential'. The duo, who previously ran the Peacock series 'Poker Face', take over from Todd Harthan, who departed after Season 2. The show, a top performer for ABC in key demographics, is based on the French series 'Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI)'.

Facts First

  • Nora and Lilla Zuckerman appointed co-showrunners for ABC's 'High Potential' Season 3.
  • Todd Harthan departed the series at the end of its second season.
  • The Zuckermans previously served as showrunners on the Peacock series 'Poker Face'.
  • 'High Potential' is a top broadcast series in the adults 18-49 demographic on streaming.
  • The series stars Kaitlin Olson as a cleaning woman who consults for the police.

What Happened

Nora and Lilla Zuckerman have been named co-showrunners and executive producers for the third season of the ABC series 'High Potential'. They take over from Todd Harthan, who departed the series at the end of its second season. The Zuckermans are under an overall deal at 20th Television, the production studio for 'High Potential'. The series, created by Drew Goddard, stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a highly-intelligent cleaning woman who works as a consultant for the police.

Why this Matters to You

If you're a fan of the show, this leadership change could influence the creative direction of the upcoming season. The new showrunners bring experience from acclaimed series like 'Poker Face', 'Suits', and 'Fringe', which may suggest a shift in tone or storytelling style. The show's strong viewership indicates it is likely to remain a priority for ABC.

What's Next

Production on the third season will now proceed under the Zuckermans' leadership. The duo is also currently writing the script for 'Scream 8', but their overall deal with 20th Television suggests their primary focus will be on 'High Potential'. The series may continue to be a reliable source of entertainment for its audience, given its established popularity as the top broadcast series in the adults 18-49 demographic on streaming.

Perspectives

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Network Executives express immense gratitude and excitement regarding the collaboration with various production partners and talent on the new chapter of the 'hit ABC series'.