While Netflix has axed its medical drama Pulse after one season, the series' cancellation can't be blamed entirely on a certain other medical show's success.

In our renewal status article, we ultimately remained 50/50 on the future of Pulse. Still, on July 2nd, 2025, just ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend, Deadline dropped the bomb that the series had been canceled, alongside The Residence .

Pulse and The Residence have reportedly been canceled by Netflix just months after their release – here’s why.