Pilot (Impulse)

"Pilot"
Impulse episode
Promotional poster
Episode no.	Season 1 Episode 1
Directed by	Freddie Goodwin
Written by	Alex Brow
Featured music	Original score by Blake Neely
Guest appearance
Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow

"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of the American superhero science fiction drama television series Impulse. The episode will be directed by Freddie Goodwin and written by Alex Brow. It is scheduled to be released on January 14, 2026.

The episodes promotional poster was released on December 25, 2025.

Production

Writing

For the episode "Pilot", Brow wanted to

Filming

Filming for "Pilot" took place in various locations but mainly in Vancouver, British Columbia, with extensive use of practical lighting effects to distinguish Bart’s unstable speed from Barry Allen’s traditional Speed Force visuals.

Casting

On December 17, 2025, it was announced that Danielle Panabaker would reprise her role as Caitlin Snow.

Music

Composer Blake Neely introduced a new musical motif for Bart that deliberately avoids The Flash’s iconic theme, reinforcing the character’s struggle to escape his father’s identity.

Release

"Pilot" is scheduled to release on January 14, 2026.