Netflix’s highly anticipated medical drama Pulse, set to premiere on April 3, 2025, has all the ingredients to become a hit. Although it’s still too early to predict its success, the newly released trailer offers a compelling glimpse into what viewers can expect: a blend of romantic tension, hidden secrets, and intense professional conflicts.
Pulse takes place at Miami’s busiest trauma center, which is put on lockdown after a devastating hurricane hits the city. The show follows Dr. Danny Simms, portrayed by Willa Fitzgerald, a resident who is thrust into a critical leadership role after her department head, Dr. Xander Phillips (Colin Woodell), is suspended. As the series progresses, Danny and Phillips must navigate their working relationship amidst the growing fallout from their secret, forbidden romance.
Created by Zoe Robyn, Pulse promises to delve into the complex lives of its characters, focusing on their personal struggles and ethical dilemmas. According to a Netflix press release, “For this tight-knit group of doctors, saving their patients’ lives is often less complicated than living their own,” a theme that plays out particularly through the relationship between Danny and Phillips. As their illicit romance threatens both their careers and the unity of their medical team, viewers will witness high-stakes drama unfold in real-time.
In addition to Fitzgerald and Woodell, the first season of Pulse boasts an impressive cast, including Justina Machado (One Day at a Time), Jack Bannon (Pennyworth), Arturo Del Puerto (Big Sky), Jessie T. Usher (The Boys), Chelsea Muirhead (Warrior), Daniela Nieves (Teen Witch), Jessy Yates (Me), Néstor Carbonell (The Morning Show), Ash Santos (Mayor of Kingstown), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and Santiago Segura (Scream).
With its mixture of personal and professional drama, Pulse could very well become the next must-watch series for fans of medical thrillers. Time will tell if it resonates as strongly with audiences as its trailer suggests.
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