In High Potential season 2 episode 15, Detective Soto travels to New York City to confront Willa Quinn, a fixer linked to Morgan's ex's disappearance. The episode features tense exchanges at a charity ball and an airport surprise. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner explains his actions to Morgan.
High Potential's season 2 episode 15, recapped by TVLine, follows Detective Soto's trip to New York City amid the search for Roman Sinqueda. Soto meets Willa Quinn, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh, described as a high-powered fixer for Manhattan's elite who knows details about the disappearance of Morgan's ex. During a lunch ambush, Soto earns Willa's respect despite not getting immediate answers. Willa sends a note to Soto's hotel reading, 'You wanted my attention, now you have it,' along with an invitation to a charity ball and a gown, anticipating Soto's light packing. At the event, the two trade barbs reminiscent of Gossip Girl characters. Willa speaks about not playing by the rules, but Soto remains unimpressed and declines a job offer from Willa, stating she works for answers, not money. Before leaving, Soto warns Willa about retrieving incriminating information from Eric Hayworth's phone. Upon returning to Los Angeles, Soto spots Willa at the airport, with Billie Eilish's 'Therefore I Am' playing as Willa stares her down. Separately, Captain Wagner addresses Morgan's discomfort with his involvement in the Roman case. He explains coming from a family where 'the truth had to be negotiated' and that his past behavior was a test to identify trustworthy people, concluding that Morgan's team are good people. Wagner offers help, saying, 'Because it's the right thing to do. And I want to help.' Showrunner Todd Harthan had indicated Wagner's major re-entry. The episode aired around March 11 for the Willa plot and March 17 for Wagner's scene.
