Impulse (2018)
Kernel Score: 83% · 292 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
First aired: 2018-06-06
Seasons: 2 · 20 episodes
Where to watch Impulse
- Stream: YouTube Premium
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry— unleashing a power she cannot control.
Impulse parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Impulse is a sci-fi drama in which a teen girl develops teleportation powers after a sexual assault, dealing with trauma and autism themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a traumatic sexual assault that triggers the protagonist's powers.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — A sexual assault against the teen protagonist is a central, serious plot element.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- 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
- Daniel Maslany as Townes Linderman
- Callum Keith Rennie as Nikolai
Impulse FAQ
Is Impulse good?
Impulse has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 292 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Impulse?
In the US you can stream Impulse on YouTube Premium and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Impulse OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Impulse is a sci-fi drama in which a teen girl develops teleportation powers after a sexual assault, dealing with trauma and autism themes.
What shows are like Impulse?
If you liked Impulse, try Smallville, Wynonna Earp, The Umbrella Academy and Sense8.