High Potential is a police procedural crime drama series created by Drew Goddard. Based on a French series titled HPI created by Stéphane Carrié, Alice Chegaray-Breugnot, and Nicolas Jean, the ABC series follows the story of Morgan, a middle-aged mother of three with an IQ of 160 who works as a cleaner until she is offered a job to assist the LAPD in solving complex cases using her vast knowledge on various topics. High Potential stars Kaitlin Olson in the lead role with Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, and Judy Reyes starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the interesting mysteries, thrilling stories, and compelling characters in High Potential here are some similar shows you should check out next.
HPI (Hulu)
HPI is a French mystery crime comedy thriller series created by Stéphane Carrié, Alice Chegaray-Breugnot, and Nicolas Jean. The TF1 series follows the story of Morgane Alvaro, a highly intellectual middle-aged mother of three working as a housekeeper as she begins to assist the police division in Lille to solve several complex cases. HPI stars Audrey Fleurot in the lead role with Mehdi Nebbou, Bruno Sanches, Marie Denarnaud, and Bérangère McNeese starring in supporting roles.
Sherlock (Hulu, Britbox & Rent on Prime Video)
Sherlock is a British mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Based on the Sherlock Holmes detective stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the BBC series tells us a modernized version of Sherlock Holmes in which he teams up with John H. Watson to solve various crimes in England. Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the lead roles with Andrew Scott, Mark Gatiss, Lara Pulver, Amanda Abbington, Rupert Graves, and Una Stubbs starring in supporting roles.
Will Trent (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Will Trent is a police procedural crime drama series created by Karin Slaughter, Liz Heldens, and Daniel T. Thomsen. Based on the book series of the same name by author Slaughter, the ABC series follows the story of GBI Special Agent Will Trent who was abandoned as a child and now struggles with dyslexia but by using his brilliant deduction skills he solves even the most complex crimes. Will Trent stars Ramón Rodríguez in the lead role with Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, and Sonja Sohn starring in supporting roles.
The Mentalist (Hulu, Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows the story of Patrick Jane, a former who is now working as an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) based in Sacramento, California to help his colleagues catch even the most brilliant killers by using his genius deduction skills. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker and Robin Tunney in the lead roles with Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, and Joe Adler starring in supporting roles.
Monk (Netflix, Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Monk is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Andy Breckman. The USA Network series follows the titular Adrian Monk, a former detective in the SFPD who is now working as a private detective because of his numerous phobias but that doesn’t stop him from helping his former colleagues in solving complex murders with the help of a trusty assistant. Monk stars Tony Shalhoub in the lead role with Bitty Schram, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine, and Traylor Howard starring in supporting roles.
Elementary (Hulu & Prime Video)
Elementary is a police procedural mystery crime drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s characters of the same name, the CBS series is set in New York City and it follows the story of Sherlock Holmes, a recovering drug addict with a brilliant mind for deduction as he teams up with Dr. Joan Watson to solve some of the complex cases coming to the NYPD. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu in the lead roles with Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn, and John Noble starring in supporting roles.
Numb3rs (Prime Video & Pluto TV)
Numb3rs is a police procedural crime drama series created by Nicolas Falacci and Cheryl Heuton. The CBS series follows the story of FBI agent Don Eppes working in the Violent Crime Squad in Los Angeles as he begins to take help from his brother, Charlie Eppes, a mathematical genius to solve crimes. Numb3rs stars Rob Morrow and David Krumholtz in the lead roles with Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard, Sabrina Lloyd, Peter MacNicol, Navi Rawat, Diane Farr, and Dylan Bruno starring in supporting roles.
Lie to Me (Hulu, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Lie to Me is a police procedural crime drama series created by Samuel Baum. The Fox series follows the story of Dr. Cal Lightman working with a team of brilliant scientists to assist numerous government authorities by figuring out if a suspect is lying or not by using applied psychology. Lie To Me stars Tim Roth in the lead role with Kelli Williams, Hayley MacFarland, Monica Raymund, Brendan Hines, and Mekhi Phifer starring in supporting roles.
Unforgettable (Rent on Prime Video)
Unforgettable is a police procedural crime drama series developed by Ed Redlich and John Bellucci. Based on the short story titled The Rememberer by author J. Robert Lennon, the CBS and later on A&E series follows the story of Carrie Wells, an enigmatic former New York detective who suffers from a rare medical condition that allows her to have a photographic memory which helps her in solving several complex cases. Unforgettable stars Poppy Montgomery in the lead role with Dylan Walsh, Michael Gaston, Kevin Rankin, Daya Vaidya, Jane Curtin, Dallas Roberts, and James Hiroyuki Liao starring in supporting roles.
Perception (Rent on Prime Video)
Perception is a police procedural crime drama series created by Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman. The TNT series follows the story of Dr. Daniel Pierce, a talented but eccentric neuropsychiatrist as he is recruited by the FBI to solve some of the most complex criminal cases in Chicago with FBI Special Agent Kate Moretti. Perception stars Eric McCormack and Rachael Leigh Cook in the lead roles with Kelly Rowan, Arjay Smith, LeVar Burton, and Scott Wolf starring in supporting roles.
