Ep 1. Pilot

In Impulse season 1 episode 1 titled "Pilot," the audience is introduced to a rebellious teenager named Henrietta "Henry" Coles. Henry moves to a new town with her mother and stepfather, struggling to adapt to her new surroundings and the traditional expectations from her parents. As a result of her rebellious behaviors, Henry is forced to attend an improvised party thrown at a cornfield.

While at the party, Henry is sexually assaulted, and in the midst of the attack, she suddenly discovers she has the ability to teleport. Confused and frightened by her newfound power, Henry tries to come to terms with what happened to her, while also trying to understand her abilities.

As the episode progresses, events culminate in a car accident that forces Henry to teleport for the first time accurately. The crash leaves her mother in a coma, and her stepfather assumes that Henry caused the crash while she was driving under the influence.

Dealing with the aftermath of the incident, Henry is forced to confront her power and the effect it has on those around her, coming to terms with the emotional fallout from the assault.

"Pilot" sets an intriguing tone for the series, establishing the show's central conflict and providing viewers with a glimpse into the complicated world of a teenage girl dealing with a traumatic event while navigating newfound powers. The episode manages to balance action sequences with quieter, more introspective moments, and is a promising start to an exciting new series.