HBO’sThe Pittfinally concluded its phenomenal first season, and it ended almost as calmly as it began, relatively speaking. Hailed as the most accurate medical drama ever to grace the small screen, the series has been wildly well-received by audiences and critics. As such, it’s primed for numerous Emmy nominations when the time comes. In fact, they should go ahead and engrave Noah Wyle’s statue right now. The ceremony won’t air on CBS until September. Nevertheless,The Pittwill likely snag quite a few nominations and inevitable wins.
With well-written characters and a focus on the reality of what it’s like to work on the frontlines of an ER,The Pittshines a light on the doctors and nurses who work tirelessly to save lives. While audiences receive some insight regarding the show’s patients, the series puts medical professionals and their work center stage. WithNoah Wyle leading the amazing cast, top-notch character development across the board, and its purposeful lack of melodrama,The Pittis destined to become an award-winning series.
Noah Wyle Leads an Amazing Cast in ‘The Pitt’
On a show likeThe Pitt, having a fantastic cast is crucial, and the series has quite an extensive one, including Tracy Ifeachor, Shawn Hatosy, Patrick Ball, and many others. Thankfully, with Noah Wyle at the helm, everyone has a stellar lead to follow. As Dr. Robby, Wyle perfectly encapsulates the highs and lows of a senior attending working at one of the busiest hospitals in the city. Behind him is a cast of other amazing characters who never fail to showcase the emotional and physical struggles it takes to work in the ER. FromKatherine LaNasa as Dana, the charge nurse who keeps everything running as smoothly as possible, to Isa Briones as Dr. Santos, the overly confident intern,The Pitt’s narrative is able to shine because of its inimitable cast. Cue the award nominations.
The Character Development on ‘The Pitt’ is Top-Notch
One of the things that makesThe Pittso wonderful to watch is its top-notch character development. Given the nature of the series, viewers only see these characters in a very specific and confined setting for a limited window of time. Nevertheless, their personalities are distinguishable almost immediately. In the show’s first episode, a lot of information is thrown at the audience.While other shows often struggle with conveying the depth of their characters in such a short amount of time,The Pitteffortlessly showcases who these people are. As such, viewers are immediately invested in their story.
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From there, the series allows its characters to grow in a way that’s believable. Dr. Santos is an excellent example of incredible character development. Cocky, arrogant, and often brash, by the end of the season, it’s clear there’s more to her than viewers might have thought. She’s still the same character, but she’s a multifaceted person who deeply cares about other people. She still manages to get her jabs in here and there, but she’s not a villain. One of the great things aboutThe Pittis that its charactersfeel real. They aren’t one-dimensional. Rather, they have range and depth and never fall flat at any point throughout the show.
‘The Pitt’ Doesn’t Need to Rely on Melodrama
Given how the show is designed,The Pittdoesn’t need to rely on melodrama to tell its story. Instead, it has confidence that its characters andthe chaotic realism of the ERwill sufficiently propel the narrative forward. The show didn’t conclude its first season with a bang because it didn’t need to. Instead, it chose a bittersweet ending that felt perfect for the type of series it’s clearly striving to be.
Sure, there were plenty of dramatic moments throughout the season, particularly that mass casualty event, but Season 1 didn’tend there with some sort of cliffhanger. In fact, that event is what prolonged the shift from 12 hours to 15 hours. It served as a real example of what happens while working in the ER. Sometimes the medical staff are forced to continue working beyond the scope of their original hours because of something unexpected.
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The Pittisn’t trying to shockits audience. It aims to tell a story that viewers hope will be compelling. Without question, it’s safe to say they’ve done so rather successfully. Doctors and nurses have certainly felt seen thanks to the series, which serves as high praise given how hard the show works to be as medically accurate as possible.
With a plethora of great shows out there,The Pitthas proven itself to be at the top of the list. The Emmys might be months away, but the show’s nominations and inevitable wins are all but guaranteed and will be extremely well-deserved.Season 1 ofThe Pittis currently streaming onMax.
