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Pulse

Series Overview

When successful high-flier Frankie Bell is brought crashing to earth by chronic kidney failure she targets an alternate future. Eight years on she is in her second year as a practicing doctor starting her first day in a Renal rotation. Driven to use her second chance to save others, Frankie must confront an ailing health system, and face her toughest challenge - learning to let go.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
ABC TV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

56 min per episode

Air Date Window

2017 – 2017

Premiered: Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Created By
Kris Wyld
Mel Hill
Michael Miller

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Sep 7, 2017

Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”

Chad Berger's days as a doctor are coming to an end, but he is determined to see through a complex set of paired kidney exchange transplants. Will he be able to do so, or will his own condition get to him?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Pulse: TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-12

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kris Wyld, Mel Hill, Michael Miller

Original Score & Music

Guy Gross

Producers

Kym Goldsworthy, Ron Saunders, Kris Wyld, Sally Riley, David Ogilvy

Department Leadership Roster

Kris Wyld

Producer

Sam Hobbs

Production Design

Guy Gross

Original Music Composer

Antony I. Ginnane

Antony I. Ginnane

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pulse

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What is Pulse about?

When successful high-flier Frankie Bell is brought crashing to earth by chronic kidney failure she targets an alternate future. Eight years on she is in her second year as a practicing doctor starting her first day in a Renal rotation. Driven to use her second chance to save others, Frankie must confront an ailing health system, and face her toughest challenge - learning to let go.

How many seasons does Pulse have?

Pulse comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Pulse?

Key cast members in Pulse include Claire van der Boom, Andrea Demetriades, Arka Das, Pallavi Sharda, Blessing Mokgohloa.

Who created or directed Pulse?

Pulse was developed and directed by Kris Wyld, Mel Hill, Michael Miller.