At a Glance
- High Potential returned January 6 with season 2
- Roman, Morgan’s ex, vanished 15 years ago and remains missing
- A new captain, Nick Wagner, fuels fan theories about Roman’s fate
- Why it matters: Viewers finally learn Roman is alive and watching his family
Fifteen years after Roman Sinquerra stepped out for diapers and never came home, ABC’s High Potential still hasn’t revealed what happened-but fresh clues in season 2 confirm he’s alive.
The Disappearance That Started It All
Roman, father to Morgan Gillory’s teenage daughter Ava, disappeared when Ava was an infant. Police wrote him off as a deadbeat who skipped town; Morgan insists he wouldn’t abandon them.
The first concrete lead surfaced in season 1: Roman’s car turned up in a Costco lot three days later. Inside? A box of diapers-hardly the calling card of a man planning to vanish.
Undercover Truth Emerges
The season 1 finale delivered the twist: Roman had been working as an FBI informant. Around the same time, agent Lila Flynn was murdered while investigating his case file.
Enter Arthur Ellis, a friend who used Roman’s name as cover. Arthur told Morgan he’d just spoken with Roman and handed over a backpack. Among the contents: a crayon drawing of Ava at her first-grade recital, proof Roman has been keeping watch.
New Captain, New Suspicions
Season 2 introduces Captain Nick Wagner, a legacy LAPD officer fixated on Morgan. Reddit threads buzz that Wagner-who comes from a long law-enforcement bloodline-could be the very cop Roman is hiding from.
Showrunner Todd Harthan promises “some pretty big reveals” ahead, but warns “it’s not going to be a smooth ride.”
What’s Next
With 18 episodes ordered, there’s ample time for Roman to step out of the shadows. For now, Morgan’s guilt grows knowing Ava’s dad has been nearby all along.
Key Takeaways
- Roman is confirmed alive and surveilling his family
- Arthur Ellis delivered tangible proof: Ava’s childhood artwork
- Nick Wagner’s arrival may expose why Roman fears law enforcement
- Season 2 promises closure, but twists are guaranteed
