The Pitt: A Medical Drama That Took the World by Storm

HBO has always been a big name in TV, and in 2025, they proved it again with The Pitt. This medical drama was loved by critics and viewers alike. When Season 2 came out, it quickly became one of the most-watched shows on streaming platforms. The show's return was a huge deal. Just one day after its release, it was topping charts in 59 countries, including the U. S. It even beat out other popular shows like It: Welcome to Derry and The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story. The first season was a big win, earning five Primetime Emmy Awards and high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics and audiences loved it, giving it a 95% approval score from critics and 87% from viewers. Season 2 kept the momentum going. With 15 episodes, it showed that quality and quantity can go hand in hand. In an era where good shows often take years to return with just a few episodes, The Pitt's 15-episode run was a breath of fresh air.The new season also got great reviews, with a near-perfect 99% approval score from critics. While the audience score wasn't available yet, early reviews were promising. Before Season 2 even premiered, HBO confirmed that The Pitt would return for Season 3. This wasn't a surprise, given the success of Season 1. The show's renewal was announced at the premiere event in Los Angeles. Season 1 followed the lives of emergency room staff around Labor Day, while Season 2 takes place 10 months later on the Fourth of July. It brings back key characters like Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, and introduces new ones like Sepideh Moafi as Dr. Al-Hashimi. The success of The Pitt led HBO Max to develop a new TV strategy. They plan to create more shows with longer seasons and smaller budgets that return every year. This strategy will be applied to upcoming dramas like American Blue and How to Survive Without Me. New episodes of The Pitt air on HBO every Thursday at 9 pm ET.