Pulse season 1: Full list of cast explored

Netflix's first English medical drama, Pulse, premiered on April 3, 2025. Set at Maguire Medical Center in Miami, the series follows doctors handling critical emergencies.

Dr. Danielle "Danny" Simms is unexpectedly promoted to Chief Resident after filing a sexual harassment complaint against Dr. Xander Phillips. The show explores complex relationships and ethical dilemmas within the hospital.

Zoe Robyn and Carlton Cuse collaborated to create Pulse, a show about medical emergencies combined with deep character relationships. The show presents a realistic view of a busy trauma center.

Main cast members of Pulse season 1

1) Justina Machado as Dr. Natalie Cruz

In Pulse season 1, Dr. Natalie Cruz leads the hospital as its Chair of Surgery and Emergency Medicine department. She has a caring and decisive personality and leads her staff with effectiveness.

Machado is famous for her work on One Day at a Time and Six Feet Under.

2) Colin Woodell as Dr. Xander Phillips

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As Dr. Xander Phillips in Pulse season 1, Colin Woodell leads operations as the Chief Resident of Maguire Medical Center's Emergency Medicine department. The medical community recognizes Dr. Phillips as a skilled and esteemed administrator from a top physician family.

The medical department faces internal reorganization after the hospital suspended Dr. Phillips due to s*xual harassment charges brought by Dr. Danny (Willa Fitzgerald).

Before this role, Woodell made a name for himself through The Flight Attendant and The Originals.

3) Willa Fitzgerald as Dr. Danielle "Danny" Simms

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The series features Willa Fitzgerald as Dr. Danielle "Danny" Simms, who unexpectedly becomes the chief resident of emergency while navigating work problems and her triumphs.

Before this role Fitzgerald gained fame through her parts in The Fall of the House of Usher and Scream.

4) Jessie T. Usher as Dr. Sam Elijah

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Jessie T. Usher plays Dr. Sam Elijah, a third-year Emergency Medicine resident and Danny's professional and personal support. The show illustrates Sam's challenges in maintaining relationships at work and handling stressful situations in the workplace.

Usher gained fame from The Boys and Survivor's Remorse.

5) Jessy Yates as Dr. Harper Simms

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Jessy Yates portrays Dr. Harper Simms, a second-year Emergency Medicine resident who also happens to be Danny’s younger sister. Harper’s unique perspective and determination make her a valuable part of the team.

Despite having cerebral palsy, Yates became the first wheelchair student at Yale School of Drama.

6) Néstor Carbonell as Dr. Ruben Soriano

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Néstor Carbonell plays Dr. Ruben Soriano, a senior surgeon at Maguire Medical Center. Dr. Soriano is known for his hard-working nature, compassion, and dedication to the surgical team.

He is known for his roles in Lost and Bates Motel.

7) Jack Bannon as Dr. Tom Cole

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In Pulse season 1, Jack Bannon plays Dr. Tom Cole, a surgical resident in his second year of training at Maguire Medical Center. Dr. Tom Cole arrives at the trauma unit as the new, pleasant, and amusing doctor.

He is recognized for his appearance in Pennyworth.

8) Chelsea Muirhead as Dr. Sophie Chan

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Chelsea Muirhead portrayed the surgical intern, Dr. Sophie Chan, who works at Maguire Medical Center. The surgical team welcomes Dr. Chan as a newcomer who wants to demonstrate her performance and gain status at this hospital.

Muirhead is recognized for her role in Shoresy.

9) Daniela Nieves as Camila Perez

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Daniela Nieves plays Camila Perez, who enters her third medical year at Maguire Medical Center while building her reputation among its tough staff. Camila learns important medical skills from her colleagues while experiencing specific career growth challenges.

Nieves is credited with the film Sex Appeal.

10) Arturo Del Puerto as Luis Dominguez

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Arturo Del Puerto plays Luis Dominguez, the Emergency Room Charge Nurse in Pulse season 1. He works at Maguire Medical Center and leads his team by setting operational plans, delivering top-quality patient care, and managing the ER response during emergencies.

Del Puerto contributed to two popular TV shows, including Fear the Walking Dead and Independence Day: Resurgence.

11) Jessica Rothe as Cass Himmelstein

Jessica Rothe plays Cass Himmelstein, a senior nurse at the Miami Maguire Medical Center ER. She shows an excellent work ethic and handles the tough ER duties while starting a delicate romance with Dr. Tom Cole.

Rothe gained fame through her parts in Happy Death Day and its sequel, Happy Death Day 2U.

12) Santiago Segura as Gabriel Moreno

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Santiago Segura plays paramedic Gabriel Moreno in Pulse Season 1, who regularly works with the ER staff to deliver urgent care during medical emergencies.

Segura is known for his acting work in the films Scream and 47 Meters Down: Uncaged.

13) Ash Santos as Nia Washington

In Pulse season 1, Ash Santos portrays Nia Washington, a confident and scrappy Miami-Dade County EMT from a large, close-knit family. Santos has appeared in American Horror Story: Apocalypse.

Other cast members of Pulse season 1

Here are additional cast members from Netflix's medical drama Pulse season 1:

Sophia Torres
Brenda Arteaga-Walsh
Kathryn Smith-McGlynn
Charlayne Woodard
Michael William Freeman
David Walton
Kathe Mazur
Katie Leclerc
J.R. Ramirez
Evan Bittencourt
Mimi Fletcher
Ramona DuBarry
Natalie Bassi
Kevin Young
Joanna DeLane
Auburn Ashley
Glenn Thayer
Ryan Jason Cook
Buck Burns
Bethany Brandt
Gerardo Celasco
Joey Marie Urbina
Manny Rubio
Jason Coviello
Kathryn Phipps
Mariel Suarez
Hank Rogerson
Julie Ann Emery
Chris Mulkey
Reed Shannon
Karina Palacio
Bree Mignano
Oscar Balderrama
Aaron Dominguez
Jordyn Aquino
Arianne Martin
Ben Darby
Peter Zizzo
Damaris Vega
Cecile Cubiló
Alex Felix
Maxwell Almono
Emily Rose Hernandez
Shelley Holt
Heath Adam Cates
Carly Roland
Isabella Day
Michael Garza
Valentin Mexico
McKale Jude Bingham
Taylor Kottke
Golden Goodwin
Victor Cordova
Natalia Castellanos
Lydia Martinez
Jaret Sacrey
Eric Barragan
Randall Ayers
Krystal Barrera
Matt Corboy
Casey Messer
Ansel Wolf Pierce
David DeLao
Nyomei Valentina Lara
Emily Katherine Ford
Jackie Nova
Guillermo A. Portillo III
Andrew Roach
RaShayla Daniels
Orion Carrington
Reese Fast
Jazzy Zama
Manny Greenfield
Anny Elizabeth Rosario
Amie MacKenzie
Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr.
Lamont Couch
Sasha Baker
Amy Puente
Fernanda Espíndola
Isabel Chavez
Gretchen Ho
Malcom Stokes
Carlos Salmón
Danny Arroyo
Jason Potter

Fans can watch new episodes of Pulse season 1 on Netflix.

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