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The Pitt review
Noah Wyle is back on our screens as a lovable doctor in the punchy, gory and totally addictive series that has taken the US by storm. Believe the hype!
TL;DR
- The Pitt is a new 15-episode medical drama set in the emergency department of a Pittsburgh hospital.
- It stars Noah Wyle, who previously starred in ER, as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
- The series unfolds over a single shift, covering hourly segments and complex patient storylines.
- The show addresses current issues such as abortion laws, vaccine hesitancy, political division, racial disparities, and the healthcare insurance system.
- It features a mix of urgent medical emergencies and longer character-driven arcs.
- The series aims for a more traditional storytelling format compared to the frenetic pace of ER.