The drama series features many familiar faces.
Here’s where you’ve seen them before.
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If the success of Max’sThe Pittis any indication,medical dramasare back andNetflix’sPulseis ready to carry the torch.
Willa Fitzgerald as Danny Simms in ‘Pulse’.Credit:Netflix
Pulseco-showrunnerCarlton Cuseacknowledges that the two shows have separate takes on the emergency room, where both are set.
“The Pittis beautifully researched and executed.
Set in a Miami hospital,Pulsefeatures an ensemble of doctors, nurses, and EMTs.
Jessica Rothe, Jack Bannon, Jessy Yates, Jessie T. Usher, and Willa Fitzgerald in ‘Pulse’.ANNA KOORIS/Netflix
And I felt like I couldn’t really talk to anyone about it.
ThePulsecast is filled with big personalities and familiar faces.
Read on to learn more about the actors under the scrubs with EW’s cast and character guide.
Willa Fitzgerald as Danielle “Danny” Simms in ‘Pulse’; Willa Fitzgerald attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents “Strange Darling” on November 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Jeff Neumann/Netflix © 2024 ; Araya Doheny/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation
The Nashville-born actress returned to Amazon for a key supporting turn inReacher’s first season (2022).
“There’s a lot there,” Fitzgerald toldGlamourabout the role.
In an interview withHarper’s Bazaar, she elaborated on the “ill-fated” relationship between Danny and Xander.
Willa Fitzgerald and Jessie T. Usher in ‘Pulse’.Lisa Tanner/Netflix
I think theres a part of him that wonders how hell be able to even function.”
Usher plays Dr. Sam Elijah, a third-year resident and close pal of Danny’s.
“So, it’s just nice to flip the switch.”
Colin Woodell as Xander Phillips in ‘Pulse’ ; Colin Woodell attends the Premiere of “John Wick: Chapter 4” on March 20, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 ; Monica Schipper/Getty
Speaking withTudum, Cuse revealed that the character wasn’t written as English.
The creators have big plans for her if the series gets picked up for more seasons.
“She’s very close to me,” Muirhead toldYahoo Canadaabout what appealed to her about playing Sophie.
Willa Fitzgerald and Colin Woodell in ‘Pulse’.Lisa Tanner/Netflix
Yates plays Harper Simmons, Danny’s younger sister who isalsoon her way to becoming a doctor.
Like her character, Yates uses a wheelchair.
Jessy came on set and did such an incredible job.
Jessie T. Usher as Sam Elijah in ‘Pulse’ ; Jessie T. Usher at The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 ; Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty
She really blossomed, Robyn told Tudum.
I think the sister relationship between Harper and Danny is very deep, and they made it so.
In some ways, Danny is handling her sister with kid gloves because of Dannys own guilt.
Jessie T. Usher and Willa Fitzgerald in ‘Pulse’.Netflix
I think thats a really hard thing for both parties in that situation to tolerate."
He’s also appeared in films likeRide Along 2(2016) andIndependence Day: Resurgence(2016).
Along with Rothe’s Cass, his Luis Dominguez is an ER nurse.
Jack Bannon as Tom Cole in ‘Pulse’ ; Jack Bannon attends the Paul Smith AW20 50th Anniversary show on January 19, 2020 in Paris, France.Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 ; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Tudem describes his character as “unflappable amid the chaos and never sacrifices his signature wit.”
Last year, he won an Emmy for his guest turn on FX’sShogun.
Carbonell’s Ruben is a senior surgeon who’s described as “respected and sometimes feared.”
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“And Miami is really a Latin city.
We couldnt have asked for two better people than Nestor and Justina, who are really good friends off-screen.
Justina Machado as Natalie Cruz in ‘Pulse’ ; Justina Machado at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, CA on April 11, 2024.Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 ; Nicole Weingart/NBC via Getty
Chelsea Muirhead as Sophie Chan in ‘Pulse’ ; Chelsea Muirhead poses for a photo in May 2024.Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 ; Chelsea Muirhead/ Instagram
Daniela Nieves as Camila Perez in ‘Pulse’ ; Daniela Nieves attends the special screening of Netflix’s “Pulse” on April 01, 2025 in Miami, Florida.Jeff Neumann/Netflix © 2024 ; Alexander Tamargo/Getty
Santiago Segura Daniela Nieves, and Arturo Del Puerto in ‘Pulse’.Netflix
Jessy Yates as Harper Simms in ‘Pulse’ ; Jessy Yates attends the opening night of “La Cage aux Folles” on November 17, 2024 in Pasadena, California.Jeff Neumann/Netflix © 2024; Paul Archuleta/Getty
Jessica Rothe in ‘Pulse’ ; Jessica Rothe during WonderCon at Anaheim Convention Center on March 30, 2024 in Anaheim, California.Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 ; Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty
Arturo Del Puerto as Luis on ‘Pulse’.Jeff Neumann/Netflix; Alexander Tamargo/Getty
Ash Santos as Nia on ‘Pulse’.Netflix; TheStewartofNY/Getty
Nestor Carbonell in ‘Pulse’ ; Nestor Carbonell visits Despierta America morning show on April 1, 2025 in Doral, Florida.Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 ; Manny Hernandez/Getty
