Dr House, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam… The medical series genre is undeniably saturated, but that doesn’t stop new productions from trying their luck. On January 10, Max revealed The Pittcreated by R. Scott Gemmill and produced by John Wells, emblematic figures ofEMERGENCIES. This new medical drama plunges viewers into the heart of a Pittsburgh hospital, inevitably echoing the television landmark.
With a new format – each episode covering one hour of a 15-hour day – the series seeks to reinforce its immersive aspect. Far from romances or light intrigues, The Pitt offers an uncompromising portrait of the post-pandemic American hospital system, marked by its social and economic fractures.
A dive into Pittsburgh’s emergency room
The story takes place at the Pittsburgh Medical Trauma Hospital, an establishment under pressure where doctors juggle insufficient resources and patients in distress. Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinovich (Noah Wyle) is the head of the emergency department. Empathetic and resilient, he guides his team in an environment where every minute counts.
Among her colleagues are Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa), a head nurse, and Dr. Collins (Tracy Ifeachor), a strict resident with well-kept secrets. Young interns Santos (Isa Briones), Javadi (Shabana Azeez) and Whitaker (Gerran Howell) discover the harsh reality of the profession through grueling medical cases, ranging from overdoses to scurvy, including serious injuries. .
A series that stands out
The strength of the new Max series lies irremediably in its realistic approach. She abandons dramatic music in favor of silence, punctuated only by the noise of machines and the hustle and bustle of emergencies. This choice, welcomed by The Digitalsenvelops the viewer in a “bubble of reality”.
The real-time format, mentioned by Variety as a wink to 24 hours flataccentuates the immersion. Every second counts, making the urgency of medical decisions palpable. Moreover, The Pitt does not just treat its patients: it reflects the fractures in American society, tackling subjects such as the opioid crisis, caregiver burnout and institutional violence. For AVCesarthis mixture of realism and dramatic tension makes the series one « new EMERGENCIESmore modern, more impactful and more captivating than the original. A gem for lovers of stress and permanent tension. »
-An intense work
Critics agree to emphasize the intensity of The Pitteven if reservations are expressed. Entertainment Weekly highlights the performance of Noah Wyle, whom he describes as “perfect as an empathetic and stoic doctor, absorbing the pain and frustrations of those around him”while regretting the presence of “sometimes artificial or moralizing dialogues”.
For his part, Variety points out the excess of spectacular medical cases, believing that “the sequence of rare diagnoses (…) and scenarios inspired by current events reflects more of a script construction than a real immersion in daily hospital life”.
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Unmissable at the start of the year, The Pitt manages to refresh a saturated genre thanks to impactful immersion and a sharp look at current issues. Although the shadow ofEMERGENCIES hovers over this medical drama, the series stands out for its modernity and depth. As pointed out The Digitalsthe production turns out to be ” necessary ” for the American public – “like a series such asHippocrates In France “.
