Amirah J, the actress behind Ava on ABC's High Potential, voiced her preference for a romance between Morgan and Karadec over her character's mother's recent kiss with Wagner. She described herself as biased toward the pair since the show's start. Amirah J also expressed enthusiasm for Ava's character growth in season 2.
Amirah J told TVLine she has rooted for Morgan and Karadec from the beginning of High Potential. The kiss between Morgan and Wagner occurred in the March 31 episode, following a tense confrontation with armed thieves. Wagner saved Morgan from a gunman and restrained himself from attacking the assailant, who had killed his fiancée in Sacramento years earlier. This high-stakes moment led to the elevator kiss amid workplace tension on the show. Amirah J hopes the development with Wagner proves temporary. 'I love a slow burn,' she said. 'I understand that we may not get Morgan and Karadec immediately, but I hope it'll come.' The actress praised Ava's evolving storyline, noting her character's shift toward embracing passions like art. Ava's interactions with Arthur, played by Mekhi Phifer, provided insights into her father Roman, offering closure. 'She's starting to realize that being like him isn't a bad thing,' Amirah J explained, highlighting Ava's growth from initial resistance to acceptance. Amirah J called working with Phifer a dream and appreciated the new season 2 additions. The season 2 finale aired on April 7 at 9/8c on ABC.