Netflix’s new medical drama Pulse drops its viewers into the world of Maguire Medical during a catastrophic hurricane, setting high stakes for the first season. The show’s main character, Danny (Willa Fitzgerald), has filed a sexual harassment claim against chief resident Phillips (Colin Woodell).
The series’ choice to start with a disaster scene allows for an immediate understanding of the characters’ complexities and the consequences of their actions. “Something I really love about this show is that from the first episode to the last, your understanding of these characters and what they’re experiencing radically changes,” Fitzgerald explains.
Pulse’s use of present-day scenes and flashbacks reveals a complicated dynamic between Danny and Phillips, who were romantically linked in some way by the end of the first episode. As an actor, Woodell found it challenging to work backwards due to not knowing the full story behind his character’s situation.
The series draws comparisons to other popular medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy, but Fitzgerald emphasizes that Pulse sets itself apart from these shows. “I think what really does set it apart is the way you feel about Danny or Phillips in episode one… It’s very different than the way you feel about those characters in episode five or 10,” she says.
With its unique storytelling approach and nuanced character development, Pulse now streams all episodes on Netflix.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/pulse-willa-fitzgerald-colin-woodell-relationship-twist-ending-1236181953