Searxng/High Potential TV show tv Celebrity Steve Howey's character Wagner is shot in the High Potential finale. Learn why the actor is leaving the series and what his uncertain fate means. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Steve Howey left fans of High Potential divided after his unexpected exit in the season 2 finale, which aired on Tuesday, April 7. The actor, who joined the series at the start of season 2, played Wagner, the new captain of Major Crimes. Throughout the season, viewers and characters alike grappled with whether Wagner could be trusted.