The Pitt is a medical drama that premiered on Max in January 2025. The hour-long series offers a realistic depiction of the greatest challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America, as seen through the eyes of the doctors and nurses working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh. 

Noah Wyle, a five-time Emmy nominee for his breakout role as ER doctor John Carter, now inhabits the part of emergency department chief Michael Robinavitch — aka Dr. Robby. The 15-episode first season takes place in real time (à la 24), with all episodes encompassing a single ED shift. 

Wyle, who wrote two Season 1 episodes, executive-produces alongside fellow ER vets John Wells and series creator R. Scott Gemmill. 

In addition to Wyle, the series’ ensemble includes Tracy Ifeachor as Dr. Heather Collins, Patrick Ball as Dr. Frank Langdon, Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Samira Mohan, Fiona Dourif as Dr. Cassie McKay, Taylor Dearden as Dr. Melissa “Mel” King, Isa Briones as Dr. Trinity Santos, Gerran Howell as med student Dennis Whitaker, Shabana Azeez as fellow med student Victoria Javadi, and Katherine LaNasa as charge nurse Dana Evans. 

All Season 1 episodes of The Pitt are now streaming; Season 2 will premiere in January 2026.