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Netflix is set to expand its scripted medical drama lineup with Pulse, a high-stakes procedural premiering on April 3. The series delves into the lives of doctors and staff at a busy Miami trauma center, balancing intense medical crises with deeply personal challenges. The cast features Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, and Justina Machado, alongside notable names like Jessica Rothe and Nestor Carbonell.
The official synopsis describes a gripping storyline centered on third-year resident Dr. Danny Simms, who is unexpectedly promoted when Chief Resident Dr. Xander Phillips is suspended. As a hurricane approaches, the hospital is forced into lockdown, pushing Simms and Phillips to work together while navigating the fallout of their secret romance. Meanwhile, their colleagues must juggle professional responsibilities and personal dilemmas under life-or-death conditions.
Pulse joins a competitive landscape of medical dramas, standing alongside The Pitt on Max, St. Denis Medical on NBC, Doc on Fox, and ABC’s Doctor Odyssey. With a mix of seasoned television actors and rising stars, the series is expected to draw significant attention.
Fitzgerald, recognized for her roles in Scream, Dare Me, and Reacher, leads the cast, while Woodell, known for The Originals and The Continental, brings experience in intense drama. Machado, an acclaimed performer with credits in Six Feet Under, Queen of the South, and One Day at a Time, adds further depth to the ensemble.
With its compelling storyline and strong performances, Pulse is poised to become a standout addition to Netflix’s lineup of medical dramas.
