Max’s new medical drama with a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes has already become the streamer’s top TV show, less than one week after it first premiered. There are a variety of medical dramas that are currently airing on TV, from ABC’sGrey’s Anatomyseason 21, to NBC’sChicago Medseason 10, to the recently-renewed sitcomSt. Denis Medical. The genre has permeated network TV for decades,ever since the success of the ’90s TV seriesER, created by Michael Crichton. It’s a genre that allows for dramatic tension between characters, alongside the weekly cases they need to work with.
Most medical dramas can be found on standard network channels, but some streaming services, like Max, also highlight the genre. TheTV shows on Maxare oftentimes series that are also aired on HBO, such as critically acclaimed shows likeThe PenguinandThe Last of Us. However,the streamer also airs plenty of original programs as well, from successful comedies likeHacksto the first entry in James Gunn’s DC Universe,Creature Commandos. One of its newest series, however, is a medical drama that’s found a large audience.
The Pitt Is Already Max’s Top TV Show After Less Than A Week
Noah Wyle’s Medical Drama Puts A Unique Twist On The Genre
Max’sThe Pitthas already become a top TV show on the streaming platform, less than one week after its two-episode premiere. Created by R. Scott Gemmill,the story follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinavitch (Noah Wyle) during his emergency room shiftat the fictitious Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital, on the anniversary of his mentor’s death. The series pulls from shows like24in its presentation, with every new episode covering one real-time hour of Robby’s shift. This includes his interactions with othercharacters inThe Pittas they deal with a plethora of emergencies and drama.
How Realistic Is Max’s New Medical Drama The Pitt?
Max’s new medical drama, The Pitt, depicts a realistic portrayal of a hospital’s emergency room. It stands out from previous medical dramas.
Now,FlixPatrolhas confirmedThe Pitthas been Max’s Number 1 TV show in the United States for the last four days, following its two-episode premiere on Thursday, January 9. This ranks it above every other show on the list, those being90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,Sister Wives, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Creature Commandos, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, Bookie, The West Wing, Banshee,andHacks. It also makes it the most popular Max original on the platform as of writing, beating out three other original streaming shows since it premiered.
The Pittseason 1 will consist of 15 episodes, all featuring a real-time structure.
What The Pitt’s Success Means For The Show’s Future On Max
The Series Could Have A Lengthy Future Ahead
With 13 episodes left, Wyle’s medical drama could have a lengthy, successful future ahead as new episodes get released. However, the series is still marred by controversy, with Warner Bros. TV getting sued by Sherri Crichton, who claimsThe Pitt is copyingER, citing it originally being envisioned as a spinoff. However, since it’s still unclear what the lawsuit’s outcome will be, it isn’t likely to impact the success and longevity of the series onMaxfor quite some time, if at all.
New episodes ofThe Pittarrive Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Max.
The Pitt
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The Pitt is a gripping drama set in Pittsburgh’s Trauma Medical Center, where dedicated staff tirelessly work to save lives in a busy and underfunded emergency department. Released in 2025, the series highlights the challenges and relentless efforts of medical professionals in a high-pressure environment.
