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High Potential S2E2 — Checkmate
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High Potential•Season 2•Episode 2

Checkmate

7.7/10 · 1,400 votesSep 23, 202544 min

Ranked #5 of 18 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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As the Major Crimes team desperately seek answers amidst a string of unresolved crimes, Morgan suspects the Game Maker is responsible. Meanwhile, Daphne and Oz set out to find Roman, and Elliot prepares a surprise act for his school’s talent show.

Directed byJames Roday Rodriguez
Written byMarc Halsey
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Kaitlin Olson

Kaitlin Olson

Morgan Gillory

Daniel Sunjata

Daniel Sunjata

Adam Karadec

Judy Reyes

Judy Reyes

Selena Soto

Javicia Leslie

Javicia Leslie

Daphne Forrester

Deniz Akdeniz

Deniz Akdeniz

Lev 'Oz' Ozdil

Amirah J

Amirah J

Ava Gillory

Matthew Lamb

Matthew Lamb

Elliot Radovic

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Marc Halsey

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James Roday Rodriguez

James Roday Rodriguez

Director

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Amanda Treyz

Director of Photography

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John Reyes-Nguyen

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Laura Chinn

Laura Chinn

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Checkmate" is episode 2 of High Potential season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,400 votes, ranking #5 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Roday Rodriguez and written by Marc Halsey, it aired on September 23, 2025.

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