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Impulse

2018·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb7.4Metacritic–7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%55%
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Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Impulse fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Growing up, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

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 With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry— unleashing a power she cannot control.
Teen Supernatural DramaPsychological HorrorTrauma and IdentityHigh School Social HierarchyDark Coming-of-AgeMental Health AllegorySuspenseful MysteryEmotional TurmoilGrim AtmosphereCharacter-Driven Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Mairzee Almas, Doug Liman, Mark Tonderai
Produced by:
Checka Propper, Devin Rich

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Impulse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Impulse legally?

Impulse is included with a subscription to YouTube in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Impulse worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Impulse rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Impulse have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Impulse?

Critics100
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Impulse higher (100) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Impulse air?

It ran from 2018 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Impulse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Impulse?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Impulse in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.