‘The Pitt’ Becomes One of Max’s Top 5 Most-Watched Premieres

The medical drama’s debut has drawn critical acclaim and significant viewership, with episodes released weekly on Max.

The Pitt premiered on January 9, 2025, and quickly became one of Max’s Top 5 most-watched original series debuts globally and domestically.
The show follows a single 15-hour shift in a Pittsburgh ER, with each episode covering one hour of real-time action.
Created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive produced by John Wells, the series has been praised for its realism and compelling storytelling, earning a 92% critics score and 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The cast is led by Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinovitch, alongside a strong ensemble including Tracy Ifeachor and Fiona Dourif.
The series faced a lawsuit from the estate of ER creator Michael Crichton, alleging unauthorized similarities to the iconic medical drama.