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Pulse, Netflix’s first US medical drama, has gotten off to a powerful begin. Netflix has but to resume the collection formally, so what do the viewing numbers say in regards to the present’s future? The WGA suggests a second season has been in early improvement, so let’s dive into every little thing that might occur and all of the viewing charts thus far. Here’s every little thing we all know thus far about Pulse Season 2.
Zoe Robyn is the co-showrunner of the collection alongside govt producer Carlton Cuse. The collection is Netflix’s first medical drama from the US, though not their first ever, with worldwide titles like Hospital Playlist and Breathless sitting in the identical style. The collection, consisting of 10 episodes, is centered across the lives and careers of the trauma unit on the Maguire Hospital in Miami. Executive producers are Robyn, Cuse, Bradley Gardner, Emma Forman, Michael Kick, and Kate Dennis.
Has Netflix renewed Pulse for a second season?
Netflix has but to announce a renewal for the second season of PULSE as of April fifteenth.
Early indicators from the viewing stats look OK, though we wouldn’t classify it as a slam dunk by any stretch—extra on the viewership of the collection in a second.
Another constructive indication is that the WGA lists season 2 of PULSE in its database. We should be crystal clear what this implies earlier than you are taking any mistaken assumptions. When titles are listed in right here for brand new seasons with out official renewal, it simply signifies that Netflix has quietly allowed early improvement to happen on new episodes, however finally, will decide on whether or not to maneuver forward with mentioned episodes. The very same factor might be mentioned for Sweet Magnolias and One Piece, that are listed within the WGA for brand new seasons however haven’t but been formally introduced to be renewed or in any other case. The concept behind this early improvement is in order that the group can hit the bottom operating and get into manufacturing as shortly as doable ought to they get the thumbs up.
How nicely is PULSE acting on Netflix?
Thanks to the Netflix prime 10s we will see precisely how nicely the brand new medical drama is performing. In the 2 weeks it’s certified for the weekly prime 10s, it’s managed to get in. It debuted #3 within the charts in week 1 and #3 in week two, selecting up 120.10 million hours watched, which equates to fifteen million views. Here’s how that breaks down week to week, noting the 31% rise in hours watched from week 1 to 2.
| Week in Top 10 | Week Period | Hours Viewed | Views / CVE | Weekly Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March thirtieth, 2025 to April sixth, 2025 | 52,000,000 (New) | 6,500,000 | 3 |
| 2 | April sixth, 2025 to April thirteenth, 2025 | 68,100,000 (+31%) | 8,500,000 | 3 |
Of course, utilizing the views quantity, we will then examine that to different reveals which were renewed, are in limbo, or have been canceled to chart how nicely it’s performing. At the second, it’s monitoring across the identical as The Residence, the Shondaland collection, which can also be awaiting a renewal. Notably, it’s monitoring beneath Obliterated, one of many most-watched cancellations in Netflix historical past. Honestly, it’s wanting fairly inconclusive, that means Netflix will bear in mind the completion charge amongst different elements for its renewal:
If we modify the graph to be a line graph, you may see how the evolution for Pulse has been up to now in contrast to a couple different reveals in comparable genres and/or funds ranges:
What can we anticipate from Pulse Season 2?
Warning: The following part accommodates spoilers. Proceed with warning!
Sam is the brand new Chief Resident.
After Dr. Cruz informed Danny she was being made Chief Resident, the rug was pulled out from beneath the pair when Dr. Patrick Sanchez, the brand new Chair of Emergency, introduced that he was making Dr. Samuel Elijah the brand new Chief Resident.
Sam is a revered Doctor, and the place was solely ever between him and Danny. He has the assist of the ER nurses and can doubtless have the assist of most of the different residents and interns. The focus will now firmly be on Sam, as not solely does he maintain a whole lot of accountability as Chief Resident, however his appointment is Patrick’s approach of stamping his new authority within the ER.
Also, if Sam had been to be taught that Danny was initially chosen for the place, it might shake his confidence.
Netflix’s medical drama “Pulse” stars Jessica Rothe, left, Jack Bannon, Jessy Yates, Jessie T. Usher and Willa Fitzgerald. (Anna Kooris / Netflix)
Xander vs Patrick?
Xander has a brand new position as an Attending on the hospital. However, he and Sanchez don’t get alongside. But as the brand new Chief of Emergency Medicine, Patrick has the facility to make Xander’s life a distress. Not to say, now that Xander has revealed to the board what occurred at Kennedy, Sanchez might use that as ammunition to antagonise the brand new attending.
Danny x Xander?
Despite quite a few massive bumps of their relationship, Danny and Xander love one another, even when they’re now not collectively. With Xander now an attending on the hospital, he stays Danny’s boy, which was the supply of her nervousness whereas they had been secretly courting and he or she was pursuing the Chief Residency position.
With the pair persevering with to work carefully with one another, it is going to solely turn out to be more difficult for the pair to remain aside, so it’s inevitable sooner or later that Danny and Xander will find yourself again collectively. Still, it might take for Danny to turn out to be an attending for that to occur.
Pulse. (L to R) Willa Fitzgerald as Danny and Colin Woodell as Phillips in Episode 107 of Pulse. Cr. Jeff Neumann/Netflix © 2024
Sophie x Camila?
Sophie’s sexuality hasn’t been revealed within the collection as of but; nevertheless, after her interplay with Camila within the final episode and the way flustered she was to be taught Camila was engaged, it’s evident that Sophie has emotions for Camila.
The pair have grown shut as pals all through the primary season, however Sophie’s discovery that her crush is engaged and straight might lead to her trying to push Camila away. Alternatively, we may see a whole lot of humorous moments between the pair as Sophie will get flustered being round Camila, with the latter not understanding what’s happening. However, nothing ever stays a secret in dramas, so Camila will finally uncover that Sophie has emotions for her.
PULSE. (L-R) Daniela Nieves as Camila Perez and Chelsea Muirhead as Sophie Chan in Episode 110 of Pulse. Cr. Jeff Neumann/Netflix © 2024
What now for Tom?
Tom can’t get out of the best way of himself as his ego, ambition, and selfishness risked his profession after partaking in an inappropriate relationship together with his affected person, Nia Washington. This revelation has led to the fracturing of his relationship together with his mentor, Dr. Soriano, and Nurse Cass, the one individual combating in his nook, to name it quits on their relationship. This is an efficient alternative for the surgeon to turn out to be a greater individual and a greater surgeon. However, it is going to take a monumental effort on his half to persuade everybody round him that he’s altering for the higher.
There’s additionally the query surrounding his relationship with Nia. Will she wish to pursue one thing romantic with him, or will her household try and sue the younger physician?
Caption/Description: PULSE. Jack Bannon as Tom Cole in Episode 104 of Pulse. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
Who are the forged members of Pulse season 2?
We would anticipate to see the next actors return in Pulse season 2:
- Willa Fitzgerald as Danny Simms.
- Colin Woodell as Xander Phillips.
- Jessie T. Usher as Sam Elijah.
- Jack Bannon as Tom Cole.
- Jessy Yates as Harper Simms.
- Chelsea Muirhead as Sophie Chan.
- Arturo Del Puerto as Luis Dominguez.
- Justina Machado as Natalie Cruz.
- Daniela Nieves as Camila Perez.
- Santiago Segura as Gabriel Moreno.
- Nestor Carbonell as Ruben Soriano.
- Jessica Rothe as Cass Himmelstein.
- Ash Santos as Nia Washington.
- J.R. Ramirez as Patrick Sanchez.
When might we see a second season of Pulse on Netflix?
This is determined by how shortly Netflix renews the collection and when manufacturing can start.
Filming for the primary season occurred between March twenty fifth, 2024, and July twenty sixth, 2024. After filming ended, it took 8 months and 1 week earlier than Pulse was launched on Netflix. If renewal is confirmed and filming is underway this yr, we might see Pulse return to Netflix as early because the second half of 2026.
For now, we await affirmation from Netflix. Would you prefer to see a second season of Pulse on Netflix? Let us know within the feedback under!