PULSE S01
Director: Zoe Robyn (creator, writer, showrunner) & Carlton Cuse (co‑showrunner, executive producer)
Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Justina Machado, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Daniela Nieves, Chelsea Muirhead, Jessy Yates
Pulse Season 1 is a ten‑episode English‑language medical drama set in Miami’s bustling Maguire Hospital, marking Netflix’s first major venture into a hospital procedural. Created and led by Zoe Robyn, with seasoned series architect Carlton Cuse as co‑showrunner, the series follows third‑year Emergency Room resident Dr. Danielle “Danny” Simms (Willa Fitzgerald) as she navigates professional turmoil, personal trauma, and high-stakes crises amid a coming hurricane. Wikipedia
The central narrative arc revolves around Danny’s decision to file a sexual harassment complaint against her superior—and romantic partner—Dr. Xander Phillips (Colin Woodell). While the show ambitiously attempts to address institutional power dynamics and #MeToo concerns, critics concluded that this storyline ultimately lacks clear focus or meaningful resolution, undermining its own premise. Deccan Herald+3TIME+3The Indian Express+3
Supporting characters include ambitious peers like Sam Elijah (Jessie T. Usher), romantic and professional tension with Tom Cole (Jack Bannon), mentorship from Chair of Surgery Natalia Cruz (Justina Machado), and a spectrum of trauma nurses and interns bringing emotional variety to the ER wards. Wikipedia+1TIME+1
Visually, Pulse adopts a gritty, handheld cinematography style with dim, atmospheric lighting to portray the chaos of trauma medicine. Its Miami setting is accented by a contemporary pop‑music soundtrack, lending a Tik‑Tok‑age vibrancy to proceedings. Midgard Times
Critically, reception was mixed: Rotten Tomatoes lists a 48 % approval rating from critics, noting that while the show hits genre‑expected beats, it fails to stand out; Metacritic and multiple publications delivered lukewarm reviews citing shallow character arcs and melodramatic tendencies. Rotten TomatoesWikipediaGazettely
As a modern medical series, Pulse delivers standard hospital drama tropes—emergency cases, workplace romance, ethical dilemmas—but many critics saw it as derivative of another long‑running franchise (Grey’s Anatomy), with limited originality or emotional resonance. Vanity FairDM Talkies
Still, Willa Fitzgerald’s lead performance has drawn some praise for emotional restraint and authenticity under pressure, and the series maintains steady narrative momentum through procedural emergencies and interpersonal conflict. FILMHOUNDS MagazineIndia TodayGazettely
In summary, Pulse S01 presents a visually grounded, emotionally driven medical ensemble whose promising themes—harassment, leadership, trauma care—remain underexplored. Though technically polished and watchable, it ultimately falls short of delivering the depth or impact it hints at.
Pulse Season 1 is a ten‑episode English‑language medical drama set in Miami’s bustling Maguire Hospital, marking Netflix’s first major venture into a hospital procedural. Created and led by Zoe Robyn, with seasoned series architect Carlton Cuse as co‑showrunner, the series follows third‑year Emergency Room resident Dr. Danielle “Danny” Simms (Willa Fitzgerald) as she navigates professional turmoil, personal trauma, and high-stakes crises amid a coming hurricane. Wikipedia
The central narrative arc revolves around Danny’s decision to file a sexual harassment complaint against her superior—and romantic partner—Dr. Xander Phillips (Colin Woodell). While the show ambitiously attempts to address institutional power dynamics and #MeToo concerns, critics concluded that this storyline ultimately lacks clear focus or meaningful resolution, undermining its own premise. Deccan Herald+3TIME+3The Indian Express+3
Supporting characters include ambitious peers like Sam Elijah (Jessie T. Usher), romantic and professional tension with Tom Cole (Jack Bannon), mentorship from Chair of Surgery Natalia Cruz (Justina Machado), and a spectrum of trauma nurses and interns bringing emotional variety to the ER wards. Wikipedia+1TIME+1
Visually, Pulse adopts a gritty, handheld cinematography style with dim, atmospheric lighting to portray the chaos of trauma medicine. Its Miami setting is accented by a contemporary pop‑music soundtrack, lending a Tik‑Tok‑age vibrancy to proceedings. Midgard Times
Critically, reception was mixed: Rotten Tomatoes lists a 48 % approval rating from critics, noting that while the show hits genre‑expected beats, it fails to stand out; Metacritic and multiple publications delivered lukewarm reviews citing shallow character arcs and melodramatic tendencies. Rotten TomatoesWikipediaGazettely
As a modern medical series, Pulse delivers standard hospital drama tropes—emergency cases, workplace romance, ethical dilemmas—but many critics saw it as derivative of another long‑running franchise (Grey’s Anatomy), with limited originality or emotional resonance. Vanity FairDM Talkies
Still, Willa Fitzgerald’s lead performance has drawn some praise for emotional restraint and authenticity under pressure, and the series maintains steady narrative momentum through procedural emergencies and interpersonal conflict. FILMHOUNDS MagazineIndia TodayGazettely
In summary, Pulse S01 presents a visually grounded, emotionally driven medical ensemble whose promising themes—harassment, leadership, trauma care—remain underexplored. Though technically polished and watchable, it ultimately falls short of delivering the depth or impact it hints at.