The acclaimed US medical drama The Pitt is set to make its UK debut this week, coinciding with the launch of HBO Max on 26 March. The series, starring ER veteran Noah Wyle as Dr Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch, has already aired two seasons in the US and garnered critical praise, including five Primetime Emmy Awards.
The first season consists of 15 episodes, each titled after an hour of the day starting with '7am'. It will be available in full from the streaming service's launch. The second season also has 15 episodes, with the first 11 already aired in the US. UK viewers will get the first season all at once, while season two episodes will be released weekly from 26 March, aligning with the US Thursday schedule.
To watch The Pitt, a subscription to HBO Max is required. Plans start at £4.99 per month for an ad-supported tier, with an ad-free standard tier at £9.99 per month and a premium tier at £14.99 per month. Sky is offering free HBO Max access with its £22 Ultimate TV bundle, which also includes Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, and Hayu.
The show, set at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre, has been lauded for its medical accuracy. With most of season two already aired in the US, UK fans may need to avoid spoilers as they catch up.
