Transplant patient and now doctor, Frankie starts her first day in Renal rotation; best friend Lou battles surgery's boys' club; and flatmate Tabb starts as an intern.
Frankie takes on the system to save a patient, and lands in trouble. Lou finds out it's not always wise to have an affair with a boss; and Tabb questions his ability as a doctor.
When a heart transplant patient dies, Frankie fears the surgeons will close ranks to cover up a medical error. Lou realises she and best friend Frankie may be on different sides.
When a patient wants to turn off the device keeping her alive Steele tries to dissuade her. Lou feels betrayed when Frankie takes on a Root Cause Analysis into a patient's death, threatening her job.
When Berger learns Frankie has a fever in the middle of a hospital outbreak, he forces her into a bed for treatment, putting her secret at risk of exposure
Tanya Kalchuri is forced to tell Frankie she read her medical files - a breach of professional ethics; while Berger works with Eli Nadar to save a patient from deportation
On the eve of an investigation into a patient's death, Frankie realises that all doctors are fallible when faced with the reality of a health system that isn't always able to cater for all.
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.
Cast and crew of Pulse discuss the complicated process of organ transplants and the importance of discussing your donor plans with loved ones.
Meet the diverse group of real-life doctors and actors that make up the cast of Pulse.
Claire van der Boom discusses taking on the role of Frankie and what the series means to her.
Andrea Demetriades introduces her character, Lou, and shares the moments during filming that resonated with her.
Owen Teale discusses the importance of great chemistry in performing alongside Claire van der Boom.
"Theres something about Pulse, something real." Liam McIntyre talks about the realness Pulse creates in characters like Eli Nader.
"The theatre scenes scared us all." Veteran actress Susie Porter reflects on the challenges of realistically portraying surgery on set.
Arka Das talks about his affection for the character of Tabb and his real life inspiration for the role.
When successful high-flier Frankie Bell (Claire van der Boom) 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.
