Pulse: Release date news, cast details, streaming details, and more about the upcoming medical drama on Netflix 

Netflix's upcoming medical procedural drama follows Dr. Danielle, "Danny", a third-year resident who gets an unexpected promotion as chief resident after the suspension of Dr. Xander Philips. Now, here is the catch. Danny isn't the best at the job. She is shown as flawed and often doubts herself while she also shares a romantic relationship with Xander, the previous chief.

This creates rumors among the staff members, making Danny nervous about the whole situation as she thinks she does not deserve the position. The situation in the hospital worsens when Miami is hit by a hurricane, and the hospital suffers a lockdown. The show will be released on April 3, 2025. Read on to learn about the release date, cast, and other details of the show.

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Pulse: Release date and streaming details, explored

Netflix recently revealed the first glimpse of the show, and people have already started comparing it with Grey's Anatomy's film world. The official trailer was dropped on 6 March 2025, with the show set to release on April 3. The season consists of ten episodes, and all of them will be available to stream on the same date.

Netflix usually drops its shows at midnight Pacific time therefore, the show is expected to be available to stream accordingly on the above-mentioned date. However, the time as per the time zones may differ, which can delay the release of the show in particular areas. Please refer to the table below for a complete breakdown.

The show will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix. It will stream globally, aligning with Netflix’s standard release pattern.

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Who is in the cast of the new Netflix show Pulse?

Pulse comes with a spectacular cast starring Willa Fitzgerald as Dr. Danny Simms. Alongside Willa, Colin Woodell is Dr. Xander Phillips. Justina Machado will be seen as a senior doctor, Dr. Natalie Cruz, who is almost like a mentor. She is the one who chooses Danny for the chief position after Xander's suspension.

Jessie T. Usher, known for The Boys, will appear as Sam Elijah, a fellow medical professional within the ER. Chelsea Muirhead, as Sophie Chan, will be a crucial part of the medical team. Jack Bannon, popularly known for Pennyworth, will be seen as Dr. Tom Cole, another senior doctor at the hospital. Jessy Yates, among others, is also part of the cast list.

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Pulse: Shooting locations explored

The trailer gives us a sneak peek inside the hospital where the characters are planted for the intense drama to unfold. We see an emergency room where the doctors deal with critical cases and save someone's life. Meanwhile, they are also struggling with some personal challenges and politics within the same working space.

The film found its required world majorly in Miami, where the story is set, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Zoe Robyn, the writer of the show, expresses his satisfaction with the filming locations and says that he can't wait for the audience to experience how vibrant Florida is.

"There’s a certain intangible quality that Miami has — a sense of body heat and people being together,” Robyn says. “It’s like a big party happening right at the edge of the ocean.”