Searxng/High Potential ABC tv Celebrity Steve Howey exits High Potential after shocking Season 2 finale. Was Captain Wagner killed? Future guest return possible. May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Steve Howey is departing from the popular ABC series High Potential, leaving fans wondering if his character, Captain Wagner, died following a shocking Season 2 finale. In the finale of Season 2, Captain Wagner, portrayed by Howey, was critically wounded after being shot and left bleeding while first responders rushed to his aid. The episode ended on a cliffhanger, leaving his survival uncertain.