Well, that’s one way to switch things up, ABC.
Fresh off the news that High Potential has a new showrunner comes a twist we didn’t see coming.
The Kaitlin Olson procedural has been bumped from the fall schedule and will bow midseason instead.
The aim is to air the show uninterrupted, which, in theory, should allow High Potential to bounce back from its creative rut.
The problem is that the episode count hasn’t been confirmed yet, and given the show’s revamp, we could be looking at a much smaller episode order.
Truthfully, High Potential Season 2 fumbled with an expanded order, and I can see the benefit in a shorter order.
What I don’t see the benefit of is having the series off the air for at least seven months.
Given its red-hot ratings, you’d think ABC would want the show back on the air ASAP.
In High Potential’s place on the fall schedule in the Tuesdays at 10 pm slot is RJ Decker, which snagged a renewal that came down the wire for Season 2.
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The Scott Speedman crime solver has proven to be a decent performer, but it never struck me as a show that would get on the fall schedule.
Dancing With the Stars will lead off on Tuesday evenings. There’s nothing unusual to report on that front.
Meanwhile, Scrubs is getting an earlier start next season, returning to the fall schedule for the first time in years.
The revival turned in a strong showing this spring, and given that Judy Reyes appears on both High Potential and Scrubs, it will probably streamline her filming schedule.
Scrubs will lead off Wednesdays, into Abbott Elementary. The rest of the night will be filled with Celebrity Jeopardy and Shark Tank.
Thursdays will remain intact with 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey’s Anatomy. Neither show is setting the ratings on fire, but they do play well in delayed viewing.
Fridays will consist of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and 20/20. America’s Funniest Home Videos and The Wonderful World of Disney will air on Sundays.
Monday is reserved for ESPN football.
ABC Is Playing It Too Safe
Overall, it’s a safe schedule, but it does leave many scripted offerings on deck for midseason, including Shifting Gears, The Rookie, The Rookie: North, and Will Trent.
The pattern we’re seeing with broadcast is that fewer scripted shows are getting fall slots as networks rush to go with sporting and unscripted content.
The magic of fall was once the influx of new and returning shows, but sadly, that’s a thing of the past.
What are your thoughts on the news, TV Fanatics?
Do you think High Potential going on an unprecedented hiatus will kill the show?
What’s your take on the increased reliance on unscripted content?
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