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HBO Max Renews The Pitt for Season 3 as Season 2 Debuts

HBO's chief Casey Bloys announced the pickup at the Los Angeles premiere, underscoring the platform's confidence in the Emmy-winning medical drama.

Overview

  • Season 2 premiered January 8, 2026 on HBO Max with a 15-episode run releasing weekly.
  • The series is structured around a single emergency shift, with each episode unfolding over one hour.
  • The new season is set 10 months after the first and spans the July 4 weekend, exploring the personal and professional fallout from earlier crises.
  • Sepideh Moafi joins as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, with returning characters including Dr. Frank Langdon, as the ensemble deepens its focus on character consequences.
  • HBO indicated early work on Season 3 is underway following the renewal, while coverage highlights continued commitment to medical realism and social commentary.