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Impulse

2018·Series·7.6(299)
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDramaMore English titles

You can’t control what you don’t understand.

16-year-old Henry Coles is an outsider in her new town of Reston, New York. With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry— unleashing a power she cannot control.

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United StatesYouTube PremiumAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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AustraliaYouTube Premium

About Impulse

Impulse is a 2018 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series created by Jeffrey Lieber. The cast is led by Maddie Hasson, Missi Pyle, Sarah Desjardins. It spans 2 seasons and 20 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Premium.

Impulse was produced by Hypnotic and UCP and made in Canada. It was first aired on June 6, 2018.

Created by
Jeffrey Lieber
First aired
June 6, 2018
Last aired
October 16, 2019
Original language
English
Status
Canceled
Seasons
2 (20 episodes)
Network
YouTube Premium
Country
Canada
Production
Hypnotic, UCP
#autism#trauma#teleportation#high school#female protagonist#sexual assault#hidden powers#superhuman abilities#mother daughter relationship

Impulse cast & crew

Impulse was created by Jeffrey Lieber.

The cast features Maddie Hasson as Henrietta 'Henry' Coles, Missi Pyle as Cleo Coles, Sarah Desjardins as Jenna Hope, Enuka Okuma as Deputy Anne Hulce, Craig Arnold as Lucas Boone, and Daniel Maslany as Townes Linderman.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Lauren LeFranc and Checka Propper.

Is Impulse worth watching?

Impulse holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 299 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed sci-fi & fantasy series.

With 2 seasons and 20 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, and drama, Impulse is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Impulse

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Cast of Impulse

Maddie Hasson

Maddie Hasson

Henrietta 'Henry' Coles

Missi Pyle

Missi Pyle

Cleo Coles

Sarah Desjardins

Sarah Desjardins

Jenna Hope

Enuka Okuma

Enuka Okuma

Deputy Anne Hulce

Craig Arnold

Craig Arnold

Lucas Boone

Daniel Maslany

Daniel Maslany

Townes Linderman

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Nikolai

Impulse — FAQs

Where can I watch Impulse in United States?

Impulse is streaming on YouTube Premium in United States.

Is Impulse on YouTube Premium?

Yes — Impulse is currently available on YouTube Premium in United States.

What language is Impulse in?

Impulse is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Impulse are there?

Impulse has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

What is Impulse rated?

It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 299 ratings.

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