This gritty, realistic portrayal of Emergency Departments has viewers on the edge of their seats, whether that be from a patient with an eye infection or an entire leg cut clean off. Either way, this show has a way of grabbing a viewer’s attention and making them feel like they just clocked in for the day shift. The Pitt is a medical drama series that follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavich, an attending physician at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, also known as The Pitt. Throughout the series, he and his fellow senior doctors guide trainees through various medical emergencies.   

This series shows the realistic chaotic world that real doctors and nurses must go through in order to save lives, and delves into the mental health of those who have people’s fate in their hands. The first season is set up as one fifteen-hour shift consisting of fifteen episodes for each hour. This creates a sense of immersion for the viewer, making people see how truly long and exhausting just one shift can be for healthcare workers.   

During this fifteen-hour shift, these doctors are hit with many modern-day challenges, such as overdosing, sex trafficking, vaccination hesitation, gun violence, and resource shortages. It balances real crises with interpersonal drama in the workplace to keep the viewers guessing whether the next person to break will be a patient or a patient’s doctor. 

If you enjoy realistic yet drama-filled shows with a hint of chaos that have you feeling like you’re a part of the family, then this medical drama is for you.