High Potential

NZ release: 23 January 2025

Violence, content that may disturb Rated on: 23 January 2025

High Potential

What’s it about?

Morgan, a single mother of three, finds herself in the middle of an unsolvable crime: while working as a janitor at the police station, she unintentionally rearranges crucial evidence, unravelling a mystery no one thought could be solved.

The facts 

  • Created by Drew Goddard (The Martian)
  • Stars Kaitlin Olsen, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz
  • English language 
  • Runtime: 6 episodes, ~45 minutes each
  • Disney+ original series

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Violence and content that may disturb 

High Potential centres on violent crimes, including murder, but its lighthearted and humorous tone reduces the overall impact. While the series features some blood and on-screen deaths, it doesn’t dwell on explicit violence, often relying on crime scene photos instead. Occasionally, crimes are reenacted in Morgan’s mind. Some viewers may find certain content unsettling.

Sexual references

There are a couple of sexual jokes, including a reference to a “bondage freak.”

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

Further information 

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