How 'The Pitt' Isn't Just Another ER Drama

Update: 2025-04-25

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Overcrowded waiting rooms. End-of-life decisions. Pandemic fatigue. These are the realities of working in emergency medicine. It’s also one of several storylines a new Max medical drama ‘The Pitt’ tackles with unflinching accuracy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with executive producer John Wells to talk about why the show resonates with so many.

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How 'The Pitt' Isn't Just Another ER Drama

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How 'The Pitt' Isn't Just Another ER Drama

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How 'The Pitt' Isn't Just Another ER Drama