If Netflix’s new medical drama got your heart pumping, you’re not alone. Pulse quickly climbed in streaming rankings around the world, proving that watching sexy doctors save lives and deal with messy personal issues never goes out of style.
And while reviews have been mixed, the series definitely isn’t dead on arrival. In fact, it has the potential to go on for years to come. Whether it will be picked out for more episodes, however – that remains to be seen.
Pulse Season 2 Release Date
Pulse premiered on April 3, 2025, with all episodes available at once. It steadily climbed in Netflix’s top 10, so it’s safe to assume that viewers are still interested in intense medical dramas.
The hospital setting has a knack for keeping the audience on their toes, with high stakes from the get-go.
At the time of writing, Pulse hasn’t yet been renewed for more episodes. Even so, the buzz has been relentless and viewership numbers seem solid. We wouldn’t be surprised to get Pulse season 2. If that happens, it will likely arrive sometime in 2026.
Pulse Cast
- Willa Fitzgerald as Danielle “Danny” Simms
- Colin Woodell as Xander Phillips
- Jessie T. Usher as Sam Elijah
- Justina Machado as Natalia Cruz
- Jack Bannon as Tom Cole
- Daniela Nieves as Camila Perez
What Will Happen in Pulse Season 2?
Pulse is set in a Miami hospital and follows the doctors as they deal with relationship tensions and the pressure of working in an emergency room. There’s also a hurricane threat, which means more trauma cases.
At the centre of the action is Danny, a third-year medical resident who is unexpectedly promoted. Not only does she have to deal with more responsibility, but her personal life unravels as a past romance with fellow doctor Phillips might not be quite as past after all.
The first season of Pulse took viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions and ended with the subtle hint that there would be more to come. The people behind the series certainly hope so. They promise to ramp up the character drama in Pulse season 2.
“Hopefully we’re going to get a Season 2. Not only will we get more of Danny and Phillips, but we’re also going to get the opportunity in Season 2 to dig into these other characters [with] a lot more depth,” executive producer Carlton Cuse told TV Guide.
One of the downsides of the first season is that, while the action is entertaining, the secondary characters are a bit generic. Giving them more interesting things to do would make Pulse season 2 even more addictive.
Are There Other Shows Like Pulse?
If you love Pulse due to its hospital setting and medical cases, there’s plenty of choice for your next binge.
Similar shows you might enjoy include Grey’s Anatomy, The Pitt, Scrubs, House M.D., New Amsterdam, The Resident, E.R., and The Good Doctor.