‘Pulse,’ ‘Dying For Sex,’ ‘Freaky Tales’ top EW’s Must List

I don’t know that any cast gets along as well as the young Hollywood stars of Warfare. Getting to experience that brotherhood firsthand at their Entertainment Weekly cover shoot was a joy, and I hope at least a fraction of that energy shines through in the photos, video, and story we posted earlier this week ahead of their A24 film — about an Iraq War battle and the Navy SEALs who lived it — hitting theaters April 11. —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief

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“Pulse”

If you love hospital dramas but find The Pitt too stressful and Grey’s Anatomy too soapy, this Netflix drama from Zoe Robyn and Carlton Cuse may be just what the doctor ordered. (Sorry.) When brilliant resident Danny Simms (Willa Fitzgerald) meets her handsome chief resident, Xander Phillips (Colin Woodell), sparks fly — but their resulting relationship is a lot more complicated (and interesting) than the show’s trailer makes it seem. Blending high-stakes medical drama with a dose of romance and a nuanced look at workplace power dynamics, Pulse ensures you’ll never look at the Meredith-McDreamy relationship the same. —Kristen Baldwin, TV Critic

Pulse creators discuss season 1: ‘We definitely didn’t want to do a gotcha story’

“Dying For Sex”

This Hulu limited series follows best friends Molly (Michelle Williams) and Nikki (Jenny Slate) after the former learns her cancer is back and incurable. This is a truly unique television experience that will have you sobbing one second and cackling the next. —Alamin Yohannes, Social Media Director

Dying For Sex full review

“Freaky Tales”

This bloody, bold, and a bit bonkers film lives up to its title, weaving together four stories set in 1987 Oakland and headlined by stars including Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, and Normani. Come for the freaky, stay for Ellis’ show-stopping finale. —Gerrad Hall, Editorial Director

Freaky Tales full review from the Sundance Film Festival

“Fearless Vampire Killers: The Bad Brians Photographs”

The Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential bands ever, and photographer Glen E. Friedman captured them in all their punk glory as they were first making their mark in dingy clubs and basements. This photo book honors the Black rock pioneers with almost every image he shot of the group. —Dalton Ross, Editorial Director

“Purpose”

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ searing Broadway portrait of a famous Black family on the brink brings both laughs and gasps — especially around the dinner table. Phylicia Rashad directs performances that are uniformly excellent, but a special shout-out to Alana Arenas, who is remarkable as the in-law who only wants out. —D.R.