Perhaps nothing can replaceGrey’s Anatomy, but many great medical dramas still exist, and a 2025 Netflix show is perfect for those waiting for the ABC series' new episodes.Grey’s Anatomyis in the midst of airing its 21st season,and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. The renowned, widely popular medical drama is one of the longest-running scripted prime time American TV series (regarding total seasons), with onlyThe Simpsons,Law & Order: SVU,Law & Order,Family Guy, andNCISsurpassing it. Now that ABC hasgreenlitGrey’s Anatomyseason 22, fans should prepare for more waiting in the future.
New episodes ofGrey’s Anatomyseason 21 air on Thursdays at 10 pm ET on ABC.
Of course, fans re-watch oldepisodes ofGrey’s Anatomyto pass the time in between new airings of season 21 and beyond. Or they can check out a fresh series that’s akin to season 1 of the ABC medical drama. The good news is thatNetflix just released a TV show that will appeal to those who loveGrey’s Anatomy(especially the early seasons).
Netflix’s Pulse Is Very Similar To Grey’s Anatomy’s Original Setup
Pulse Takes Viewers Back To Grey’s Anatomy’s Early Days
Netflix released all 10 episodes ofPulseon Thursday, July 29, 2025,andGrey’s Anatomyfans must tune in to the new medical drama. The original series' cast is led by Willa Fitzgerald’s Dr. Danny Simms, a third-year medical resident at Maguire Medical Center in Miami, Florida.Pulsefollows Danny and her complex relationships with other doctors at the hospital, especially Dr. Xander Phillips. Although the Powers That Be wanted to distinguishPulsefromGrey’s Anatomy(perTV Guide), it’s easy to see the similarities.
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Danny is seeminglyPulse’s version ofGrey’s Anatomy’s Meredith Grey. The two characters don’t act the same or have identical personalities, but they hold the same role in the world of their respective TV shows.Danny and Xander’s romance in the Netflix series also mirrors Meredith and Derek Shepherd’sin the ABC medical drama as it’s full of scandal, heat, and intrigue. Ultimately,Pulsecontains all the qualities that one can find inGrey’s Anatomyseason 1 — messy relationships, love triangles, high-stakes situations (like a hurricane), and frustrating hospital politics.
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Pulse’s Cast Features Some Grey’s Anatomy Alums
Three Pulse Stars Also Appeared In The ABC Series
Another thing thatPulsehas in common withGrey’s Anatomyis its cast. Three of the Netflix medical drama’s stars also appeared in the ABC show, all of them making guest appearances. Justina Machado (Natalie Cruz, Chair of Surgery and Emergency Medicine, inPulse) starred as Anna Nyles in season 3, episode 4, “Oh, the Guilt.” Kathryn Smith-McGlynn (Shannon Kincaid in the Netflix series) portrayed April’s lawyer in season 12, episode 11, “Unbreak My Heart.” Finally, Santiago Segura (Gabriel Moreno inPulse) played Chad inGrey’s Anatomyseason 14, episode 10, “Personal Jesus.”
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Pulse follows young ER doctor Dani Simms, who navigates her unexpected promotion to Chief Resident at Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, amidst the challenges of medical emergencies and the complex dynamics stemming from her personal relationships.
