Netflix’s Medical Drama ‘Pulse’ Is Nearly Dead On Arrival: TV Review

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Aramide Tinubu Medical dramas are some of the most enduring shows on television. ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” has been on the screen for two decades, surpassing the long-running “ER.” HBO recently released “The Pitt” to critical acclaim, and now, Netflix is debuting its first original English-language hospital-based show, “Pulse.” Created by Zoe Robyn, “Pulse” follows a group of emergency and surgical residents at Maguire Hospital, a level-one trauma center in Miami.

Like countless others in the genre, “Pulse” is a blend of illnesses and wounds paired with the sordid details of the doctors’ personal lives.

However, despite the sound acting, a poorly formatted narrative, an appalling depiction of sexual harassment and a few insufferable characters don’t exactly make for a pleasurable watch. “Pulse” opens as Hurricane Andy begins picking up steam in the beach-lined city.

However, the winds and rains howling outside pale in comparison to the storms brewing within the walls of Maguire —particularly in the emergency room.