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March 13, 2026
Inside The Pitt: the stunning, smash-hit medical drama from the team behind ER
It has swept awards, been lauded for its accuracy and become a word-of-mouth triumph. Now, after a big delay, The Pitt launches in the UK. We visit the set to meet the team behind this tense, unflinching US medical drama
TL;DR
- The HBO Max medical drama 'The Pitt' is being released in the UK after becoming a word-of-mouth success in the US.
- The show is filmed on a detailed set in Burbank, California, designed to authentically replicate a US emergency room.
- Developed by the creators of 'ER,' 'The Pitt' emphasizes hyperrealism in its portrayal of hospital staff and patients.
- The series has been critically acclaimed for its accuracy, emotional depth, and depiction of systemic issues in US healthcare.
- Despite being filmed in Hollywood, the show aims to avoid political statements, focusing instead on the real-world experiences within an emergency room.
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