Warning: SPOILERS for High Potential season 1, episode 13.The High Potential episode 13, special consultant Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) faces off with an anonymous serial kidnapper (played by David Giuntoli) who the LAPD wrongly assumes is a man named David Peck. Though his real identity is still unclear, the kidnapper’s escape in the season finale marks a first for the drama: “David” is Morgan’s first unsolved case in High Potential.
With “David” almost certainly returning in High Potential season 1 finale is a recognizable face for many.
David Giuntoli Played The Lead Detective In Grimm
Nick Was A Far Cry From His High Potential Character
While his career launched in the early 2000s, David Giuntoli’s most recognizable role remains Detective Nick Burkhardt in Grimm, a supernatural police procedural based in Portland, Oregon. The premise follows a homicide detective (Giuntoli’s Nick) whose world turns upside down by the revelation that he descends from the titular “Grimms,” hunters who are tasked with protecting humanity from supernatural forces. Throughout the series, Nick battles unique monsters known as Wesen in Grimm, ranging from animalistic beasts to mythical creatures like vampires, cyclops, and mermaids. Though the series originally ended in 2017, Grimm amassed a cult following.
David Giuntoli's Most Notable Roles |
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|---|---|---|
Title |
Character |
Year |
Road Rules: South Pacific |
Himself |
2003 |
Grimm |
Detective Nick Burkhardt |
2011-2017 |
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi |
DSS Agent Scott Wickland |
2016 |
Buddymoon |
David |
2016 |
A Million Little Things |
Eddie Saville |
2018-2023 |
David Giuntoli’s memorable role adds an ironic twist to his High Potential casting, as “David” completely subverts what Giuntoli is most known for. While he was a heroic detective himself in the past, Kaitlin Olson now takes up the mantle as Giuntoli transforms into the dangerously sharp game maker in High Potential. In another sense, his past adds a uniquely fitting layer to his character. In Grimm, Nick dealt with figures from the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales who had disrupted the real world. As the unnamed kidnapper in High Potential, Giuntoli disrupted Morgan’s routine with morbidly whimsical riddles and games.
What To Expect From David's Villain In High Potential Season 2
The Kidnapper Has Unfinished Business With Morgan
Giuntoli’s High Potential character may still be shrouded in mystery, but there’s a clear setup for him to return in future episodes. The High Potential season 1 ending confirms that the kidnapper has his eyes set on Morgan, having noticed how well she played his games in the season finale. The note he slips into her groceries makes his intentions clear: David tells Morgan “We shall play again. Me and you,” singling her out and putting her entire family in danger. Depending on how Morgan responds to his threat, High Potential season 2 could take a dark turn.
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High Potential episode 13 already displayed the lengths "David" is willing to go to play a good game, but he never succeeds in killing any of his victims thanks to Morgan’s unparalleled decoding skills. When he returns for the rematch, the serial kidnapper may turn into a serial killer in High Potential season 2. Whether he murders to get Morgan’s attention, to announce his arrival, or just for kicks, Giuntoli’s return to the series will surely make an impact. High Potential season 1 proved how important Morgan’s family is to her, meaning her children and ex-husbands could easily become targets.
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Though Giuntoli’s performance in High Potential episode 13 was chilling, there may be another project that requires his attention. While a 6 seasons of Grimm.
Grimm
- Release Date
- 2011 - 2017-00-00
Detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's a Grimm, a guardian tasked with keeping the balance between humanity and mythological creatures. As he navigates his new role, he battles dangerous Wesen while uncovering secrets about his ancestors. With the help of allies, Nick confronts dark forces threatening both worlds.
That said, Giuntoli's potential role in the Grimm movie reboot is unclear. Nick could return as a main mentor figure or something as small as a quick cameo to give the original procedural its flowers. While Giuntoli may have a ing role, it’s much more likely that the creative team behind the reboot will focus on a new Grimm protagonist and their story fighting Wesen. Regardless of how, if at all, Giuntoli is involved in Grimm’s movie reboot, his future in High Potential is already just as highly anticipated.
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High Potential
- Release Date
- September 17, 2024
- Network
- ABC
Cast
Morgan
Daphne
WHERE TO WATCH
- Creator(s)
- Drew Goddard
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