HBO’s medical drama, The Pitt, is going against the tide with an annoying streaming trend. For audiences frustrated with the current landscape of television that often features eight-episode streaming releases on a biannual release schedule, HBO’s 2025 show is offering a taste of nostalgia. Not only is it a procedural medical drama, but it also offers the prestige caliber HBO is known for.
HBO’s best TV shows include all-time classics like The Sopranos and The Wire, but somehow, the network seems to have redefined television again with The Pitt. They’ve done so by going back in time, offering audiences a viewing experience that feels more akin to ER or another network drama than most modern shows, while maintaining the masterpiece quality they’re known for. It’s the best of two worlds.
The Pitt Season 2 Is Coming Just A Year After Season 1
The Pitt season 1 has been nominated for multiple Emmys, but before the cast and crew can reap in their potential awards glory, production is already underway for season 2. The show’s first season premiered in January 2025, and season 2 will be back in January 2026, a turnaround that will shock audiences in this day and age of television.
The Pitt Season 2 Already Has A Trailer 4 Months After Season 1’s Finale
Not only is The Pitt season 2 in production, but four months after the finale of the first season, audiences have already been treated to a teaser trailer. This is only 30 seconds of footage, but when considering that House of the Dragon season 2 has been over for a year and fans still have nothing, it’s meaningful.
The Pitt’s Release Schedule Is A Refreshing Change To The Current TV Landscape
For anyone who’s a fan of The Pitt, these announcements will be a massive breath of fresh air. I even feel more inclined to offer support and recommend this show just because it understands the market and is delivering something audiences want. There aren’t many prestige shows offering annual turnarounds, but even titles like The Bear are only delivering about five hours of TV per year.
That’s almost nothing compared to The Pitt’s fifteen hours, and much of this can be attributed to the cast. Unlike most contemporary prestige shows, The Pitt isn’t headlined by any A-list movie stars. This might seem like a disadvantage, but the cast is evidently qualified to deliver phenomenal performances, and they’re willing to film on a schedule that respects audiences’ desire for a consistent series.
While audiences grow increasingly frustrated with HBO blockbuster shows like The Last of Us and House of the Dragon, The Pitt is carving out a game-changing space for itself. I just hope studios take away the right lessons from this and attempt to capitalize on its success. Audiences deserve more shows like this: smart, creative, well-made, and on time.
The Pitt
8/10
- Release Date
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January 9, 2025
- Network
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Max
- Showrunner
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R. Scott Gemmill
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Noah Wyle
Dr. Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch
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Tracy Ifeachor
Dr. Heather Collins
