Netflix has officially set the premiere date for Pulse, its highly anticipated medical drama, marking the streaming platform’s first foray into the English-language procedural genre. The series will debut on April 3, 2025, with a gripping narrative set in Miami’s bustling medical environment.
The show stars Willa Fitzgerald (The Fall of the House of Usher) and Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant) as Dr. Danny Simms and Dr. Xander Phillips, respectively. Their performances anchor a diverse ensemble cast that includes Justina Machado, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Jessy Yates, Chelsea Muirhead, and Daniela Nieves. Additionally, the 10-episode season features Néstor Carbonell, Jessica Rothe, Santiago Segura, Ash Santos, and Arturo Del Puerto.
The series takes place in Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, where Dr. Simms, a third-year resident, faces a sudden and unexpected promotion when her mentor, Chief Resident Dr. Phillips, is suspended. As a powerful hurricane threatens the city, the hospital goes into lockdown, and the duo must navigate both personal and professional tensions, especially as a scandalous and complex romance between the two begins to surface. As the storm rages outside, the rest of the medical team is left to confront the aftermath of their relationship, all while dealing with the constant pressure of life-or-death situations.
In a statement accompanying the premiere date announcement, Netflix shared an official synopsis: “As the storm worsens and trauma cases escalate, Dr. Simms and Dr. Phillips must work together under intense pressure, while the rest of the ER team grapples with the fallout of their illicit romance.”
Zoe Robyn, the creator of Pulse, is co-showrunner alongside Emmy winner Carlton Cuse (Lost). The two are also executive producers, joined by Bradley Gardner, Emma Forman, Michael Klick, and Kate Dennis. Robyn emphasized the show’s commitment to depicting “real people” facing relatable challenges within the high-stakes environment of a trauma center. “Relationships are forming and breaking apart on Pulse,” she explained in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum.
Cuse added, “In today’s world, your work family can be just as important, if not more so, than your literal family. The complications that arise from balancing personal lives with professional responsibilities can get messy, and that’s exactly what we wanted to explore on Pulse.”
With its intense premise, star-studded cast, and exploration of complex human relationships, Pulse promises to be a compelling addition to Netflix’s slate of original programming.
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