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Pulse, Netflix’s first US medical drama, has gotten off to a robust begin. Netflix has not formally renewed the sequence, so what do the viewing numbers say concerning the present’s future? Whereas it’s thought a second season was put into early improvement, we’re nonetheless awaiting an official renewal. So let’s dive into every part that would occur and all of the viewing charts. Right here’s every part we all know thus far about Pulse Season 2.
Zoe Robyn is the co-showrunner of the sequence alongside govt producer Carlton Cuse. The sequence 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 sequence, consisting of 10 episodes, is centered across the lives and careers of the trauma unit on the Maguire Hospital in Miami. Robyn, Cuse, Bradley Gardner, Emma Forman, Michael Kick, and Kate Dennis are govt producers.
Has Netflix renewed Pulse for a second season?
Our Renewal Prediction
50/50
Netflix has but to announce a renewal for the second season of PULSE as of Might thirteenth.
Now a month in, we’re break up 50/50 on whether or not the sequence will get a renewal. Though we wouldn’t classify it as a slam dunk by any stretch, it nonetheless pulled in a modest efficiency within the prime 10s, albeit its HBO counterpart, The Pitt, barely overshadowed it. There are a few main renewal alternatives, such because the Netflix Upfronts, the place it usually broadcasts renewals, however our renewal prediction is at present 50/50 due to its respectable however not spectacular efficiency within the prime 10s.
One early constructive indication is that the WGA lists season 2 of PULSE in its database. We must be crystal clear about what this implies earlier than you make any improper conclusions. When titles are listed in right here for brand new seasons with out official renewal, it simply implies that Netflix has quietly allowed early improvement to happen on new episodes, however finally, will decide on whether or not to maneuver forward with stated episodes. The very same factor might be stated for Candy 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 thought behind this early improvement is in order that the group can hit the bottom operating and get into manufacturing as shortly as attainable ought to they get the thumbs up.
How properly is PULSE acting on Netflix?
We are able to see how properly the brand new medical drama performs due to the Netflix prime 10s and varied different sources.
Let’s start with the worldwide weekly prime 10s, which is one of the best indicator of success. The sequence featured in that world prime 10 listing for 4 weeks earlier than dropping out, selecting up 162.10 million hours watched, equating to twenty.20 million views. Right here’s how its performance breaks down week to week:
| Week in High 10 | Week Interval | Hours Considered | 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 |
| 3 | April thirteenth, 2025 to April twentieth, 2025 | 25,800,000 (-62%) | 3,200,000 | 7 |
| 4 | April twentieth, 2025 to April twenty seventh, 2025 | 16,200,000 (-37%) | 2,000,000 | 9 |
We additionally know that the sequence featured within the weekly top 10s of 82 countries (out of a attainable 91), with the strongest performers being Israel at six weeks, Austria, Germany, Italy, and a handful of others at 4 weeks.
In fact, utilizing the views quantity, we are able to then examine that to different exhibits which have been renewed, are in limbo, or have been canceled to chart how properly it’s performing. At the moment, it’s monitoring across the similar as The Residence, the Shondaland sequence, which is also awaiting a renewal, and simply behind Ransom Canyon. Notably, it’s monitoring beneath Obliterated, one of many most-watched cancellations in Netflix historical past. Truthfully, it’s wanting fairly inconclusive, which means Netflix will bear in mind the completion price amongst different components for its renewal:
If we alter the graph to be a line graph, you’ll be able to see how the evolution for Pulse has been to this point in contrast to some different exhibits in comparable genres and/or finances ranges:
When evaluating its efficiency to different first-season debuts, you’ll be able to see in purple those that have been canceled and in inexperienced those that have been renewed with their views metric 14 days after launch. The sequence is correct in that fifty/50 spot for us.
Trying on the each day prime 10s, we are able to see that the present fell out of most international locations’ prime 10s inside a few weeks of debuting. Normally, for sturdy renewal contenders, you need to see a minimal of 3-4 weeks within the prime 10s to ensure a future return. The present spent 15 days within the US each day TV prime 10s earlier than dropping out and 13 days within the UK prime 10s.
opinions, it’s a combined bag. Whereas sitting at a 6.3/10 on IMDb it didn’t choose up a lot steam on RottenTomatoes with a 48% score with the critical consensus being, “Checking off all the stylish tropes of contemporary medical dramas with disorganized execution, Pulse has its finger on the style’s zeitgeist however pales compared to its contemporaries.”
What can we anticipate from Pulse Season 2?
Warning: The next part comprises spoilers. Proceed with warning!
Sam is the brand new Chief Resident.
After Dr. Cruz instructed 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 Physician, and the place was solely ever between him and Danny. He has the help of the ER nurses and can doubtless have the help of most of the different residents and interns. The concentration is going to now firmly be on Sam, as not solely does he maintain a whole lot of duty as Chief Resident, however his appointment is Patrick’s manner of stamping his new authority within the ER.
Additionally, if Sam have been to be taught that Danny was initially chosen for the place, it may 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 function as an Attending on the hospital. Nevertheless, he and Sanchez don’t get alongside. However as the brand new Chief of Emergency Drugs, Patrick has the ability to make Xander’s life a distress. To not point out, 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?
Regardless of 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 anxiousness whereas they have been secretly relationship and he or she was pursuing the Chief Residency function.
With the pair persevering with to work intently 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. Nonetheless, it may 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 sequence as of but; nonetheless, 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 associates all through the primary season, however Sophie’s discovery that her crush is engaged and straight might end in her making an attempt to push Camila away. Alternatively, we may additionally 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 occurring. Nevertheless, nothing ever stays a secret in dramas, so Camila will ultimately 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 participating 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 particular person preventing in his nook, to name it quits on their relationship. This can be a good alternative for the surgeon to turn out to be a greater particular person and a greater surgeon. Nevertheless, 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 need 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’re the solid members of Pulse season 2?
We’d 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 may we see a second season of Pulse on Netflix?
This depends upon how shortly Netflix renews the sequence 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 12 months, we may see Pulse return to Netflix as early because the second half of 2026.
For now, we await affirmation from Netflix. Would you wish to see a second season of Pulse on Netflix? Tell us within the feedback under!