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‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Draws Strong Early Reviews Ahead of HBO Max Premiere

Early critics praise a sharper, realist return that spotlights leadership friction plus timely questions about AI in emergency care.

Gerran Howell, from left, Amielynn Abellera, Noah Wyle, Sepideh Moafi and Supriya Ganesh in “The Pitt” Season 2. 
Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in The Pitt Season 2
“The Pitt” cast members Shawn Hatosy, from left, Katherine LaNasa, Noah Wyle and Patrick Bell hold three trophies just won at the Critics Choice Awards at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica on Jan. 4.
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Overview

  • Season 2 debuts Thursday, January 8 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max, with 15 episodes rolling out weekly through April 16.
  • Critics who screened nine of 15 episodes say the sophomore run matches or improves on Season 1’s intensity and craft.
  • The new shift unfolds in real time on July 4, about 10 months after Season 1, preserving the series’ hour-by-hour format.
  • Key dynamics include Dr. Robby preparing for a three‑month sabbatical, new attending Dr. Baran Al‑Hashimi’s AI‑forward approach, and Dr. Frank Langdon’s return from rehab.
  • Reviewers highlight topical cases and pressures—AI, cybersecurity, sexual‑assault care, addiction, immigration, and insurance failures—backed by medical consultation and production authenticity.