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Steve Howie Leaving High powerI but Did his character Captain Wagner die? Before season 3?
In the season 2 finale, Wagner (Howey) shot and bleeding First responders were called to assist. Before news broke that Howie, 48, would be exiting the hit ABC drama, it was unclear whether he would survive. (Howie previously starred in upcoming seasons of off campus and ransom canyonso he may be written off the show. )
deadline The second season finale was later confirmed Mark as last episode A series regular as Howie. The actor was initially not expected to return as he was on a one-year deal.
However, Wagner’s story hasn’t been fully confirmed yet, and it’s possible Howie could return as a guest star at the start of season three to wrap up his story.
Howie His arc has been teased before. Speaking exclusively on the show US Weekly In September 2025, he said: “Nick coming in did ruffle some feathers. But his motivations and intentions were not to do that. He wanted to help, and we started to see that in different episodes.”
He continued, “That’s my fear and concern. When the dynamic of these characters is so strong, adding another character might cause that to disappear. I’m still trying not to do that. It’s going to evolve into something really cool. We don’t know the chemistry between Nick and Morgan. Obviously there is (something). But as he gradually gains more trust in the department, hopefully it will get better and better.”
Howie, for his part, is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of one of his favorite shows.
“Season 1 was great. It’s not what you normally do. I loved the insert shots and I loved their style. But I have friends in real life who are police officers and part of the Sheriff’s Department. So I talk to them and they definitely make fun of me because that’s what they do,” he told me us. “I had a little bit of my own leeway as to who this guy was, and that information came from the writers, as to who his family was, how they were represented in law enforcement and now in politics. So he has something to prove to the department and to himself. So it’s going to be interesting to work on it and see where that comes from.”
this The decision about Wagner The future of the show will come after a new showrunner is found. In March it was revealed that the show’s producers Todd Hasson quit the show to focus on the upcoming live-action adaptation Christopher PaoliniYoung Adult (YA) Book Series inheritance cycle. Adapted version – titled Eragon — Co-created with Paolini, Harthan will serve as co-showrunner Todd Helbing.
high potentialMeanwhile, the show has been renewed for a third season. All episodes are currently streaming on Hulu.