Impulse

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30

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  1. EludiumQ36
    Dec 18, 2018
    6
    A tough series to rate. What's great: production values and overall story. Not so great: particulars of the story, mostly evil/bad characterizations of boys and men, mostly angelic characterizations of girls/women, dwelling too long on the petite-rape (this is not a full rape incident, it's basically the guy forcing a "3rd base" move.) Henry - short for Henrietta and spelled like a boy'sA tough series to rate. What's great: production values and overall story. Not so great: particulars of the story, mostly evil/bad characterizations of boys and men, mostly angelic characterizations of girls/women, dwelling too long on the petite-rape (this is not a full rape incident, it's basically the guy forcing a "3rd base" move.) Henry - short for Henrietta and spelled like a boy's name so that you don't think she's a delicate flower, yes, they said that - exhibits Hulk-like power without transforming into a Hulk because that wouldn't be lady-like, so you get the damage with a side of teleportation, so a little "Jumper" thrown in. This story is largely for rebellious teens whose single parent(s) don't understand them and perpetuate lies to get them back, etc. There's scene-setting contemporary ballads for the teens too. Of course these teens are all caricatures of stereotypes, no set of teens would ever act in this manner over a period of time, so there's that. One of the key girls flippantly decides to forgo her virginity for no good reason and keeps it to herself for the most part, weirdly gratuitous. The final episode of season 1 had some decent scenes but others that make you groan. It's definitely set up for a second season which I want to be excited for for the underlying mystery but I'm over the principle characters, so I'm kind of torn. But since it's a YT Premium series, a second season won't happen for another year or two so maybe my issues will have subsided.… Expand

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jun 11, 2018
    75
    While the production values may be loose, Impulse’s entertainment value runs strong.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Jun 7, 2018
    75
    Impulse doesn’t take the conventional route for a show with immense powers. In uncharted territory, it’s a show that’s finding its way.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Jun 5, 2018
    70
    It's often quite solid and Maddie Hasson effectively leads a fine ensemble, but Impulse really isn't the show you might be expecting.
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