Pulse (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | July 20, 2017 |
| Founder | Kris Wyld, Michael Miller, Kristen Dunphy, Mandy McCarthy |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television drama series |
| Parent | Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ClandestineTV, Beyond Productions |
Pulse is an Australian drama television series that debuted on ABC TV on 20 July 2017 and wrapped up after eight episodes on 7 September 2017.
The show was crafted by writers Kris Wyld, Michael Miller, Kristen Dunphy, and Mandy McCarthy; with direction by Peter Andrikidis, Jennifer Leacey, and Ana Kokkinos. It was produced through a collaboration between ClandestineTV and Beyond Productions alongside the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Plot summary
The narrative centers on Frankie, who transitioned from a career as a financial analyst to medicine following a kidney failure that necessitated a transplant. Motivated by the story of her donor, she embarks on a medical career, confronting the demanding environments of the cardio-thoracic and renal units within a prominent teaching hospital.
Cast
- Claire van der Boom portraying Frankie Bell
- Andrea Demetriades as Lou Tannis
- Owen Teale in the role of Chad Berger
- Liam McIntyre as Eli Nader
- Pallavi Sharda playing Tanya Kalchuri
- Penny Cook as Carol Little
- Susie Porter in the role of Maggie Cutter
- Renee Lim as Monica Lee
- Arka Das portraying Tabb Patel
- Blessing Mokgohloa as Rowan Mitri
- Dalip Sondhi in the role of Rupert Steele
- Arianthe Galani as Arianna Koutoufides (appearing in 1 episode)
- Carmen Duncan as Nora Johns (1 episode)
- Catherine Mack-Hancock playing Alicia Knox (1 episode)
- Daniel Amalm as Shawn (1 episode)
- Geraldine Hakewill in the role of Connie (1 episode)
- Helen Thomson as Lorraine Walsh (2 episodes)
- Rahel Romahn portraying Adam Aswany (1 episode)
Episodes
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Critical reception
Critical responses to the series were varied. Luke Buckmaster of The Guardian awarded it two stars out of five, commenting that although medical dramas continue to attract viewers, Pulse did not present a unique perspective. Conversely, David Knox from TV Tonight rated it four out of five stars, highlighting the strong casting and describing it as one of the most compelling medical dramas in recent years within a saturated genre.