Get ready for high-stakes emergencies and even higher drama – here's everything you need to know about Netflix's new medical series, Pulse.
Netflix dives into the high-pressure world of emergency medicine with Pulse, a gripping new medical drama from Willa Fitzgerald and Justina Machado. Set in the heart of Miami, the series follows the doctors and surgeons of Maguire Hospital as they battle life-and-death situations both in the emergency room and in their personal lives.
Pulse’s Setting And Story
Maguire Hospital is not just any medical center – it's Miami's busiest Level I trauma hospital, where the city's most critical cases land. Every day, the staff faces relentless emergencies, from gunshot wounds to high-speed collisions. But nothing can prepare them for the ultimate test of endurance and resilience: a powerful hurricane bearing down on the city.
At the heart of Pulse is Dr. Danielle "Danny" Simms (Willa Fitzgerald), a dedicated third-year emergency medicine resident. When the hospital's chief resident, Dr. Xander Phillips (Colin Woodell), is suddenly suspended, Danny is thrown into the deep end, promoted to run the ER just as the hurricane hits.
A Team Under Fire: The Main Characters
- Willa Fitzgerald as Dr. Danielle “Danny” Simms – A third-year emergency medicine resident who was unexpectedly promoted to chief resident during the storm.
- Colin Woodell as Dr. Xander Phillips – The former chief resident, suddenly suspended as the hurricane approaches.
- Jessie T. Usher as Dr. Sam Elijah – Another third-year emergency medicine resident struggling to keep up in the chaos of the storm.
- Justina Machado as Dr. Natalie Cruz – The Chair of Surgery and Emergency Medicine, a veteran physician, leads her team through the crisis.
- Jack Bannon as Dr. Tom Cole – A surgical resident navigates the overwhelming demands of the ER.
- Daniela Nieves as Camila Perez – A third-year medical student, thrust into real-world trauma cases for the first time.
- Chelsea Muirhead as Dr. Sophie Chan – A surgical intern learns the brutal realities of the profession.
- Jessy Yates as Dr. Harper Simms – Danny's younger sister and a second-year emergency medicine resident, working under the immense shadow of her sister's new leadership role.
The Creative Minds Of Pulse
The series is the brainchild of Zoe Robyn, a fresh voice in television, who shares showrunner duties with the seasoned Carlton Cuse. Best known for co-leading Lost, Cuse has also shaped hit series like Bates Motel, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Locke & Key. With this mix of new energy and veteran experience, Pulse promises to deliver high-intensity drama with emotional depth.
Where And When To Watch Pulse
Pulse’s first season, consisting of 10 episodes, premieres on April 3, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
Whether you're a fan of medical drama or high-stakes emotional storytelling, this series is ready to pull you into its whirlwind of medicine, romance, and survival.