--- title: "The Pitt: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/the-pitt/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/the-pitt" critics_score: 81 critics_reviews: 13 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # The Pitt (2025): what the critics said Critics' score 81 from 13 reviews: 12 positive, 0 mixed, 1 negative. ## Empire — Beth Webb Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 12 March 2026. The critic calls it a bold and elevated medical drama that is a masterful balancing act of character study, medical theatrics and social commentary in a real-time 15-hour shift. It praises Wyle's gravitas and humanity as the lead, the strong ensemble including Katherine LaNasa, and its handling of contemporary issues with gallows humour. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/the-pitt/) ## The i Paper Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 28 March 2026. The critic declares The Pitt the best thing on TV and an unmissable adrenaline rush that is impossible to stop watching or raving about. They single out its real-time format, complex post-pandemic portrait of America, and how it surpasses even ER as a medical drama. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/why-the-pitt-best-thing-on-tv-4314377) ## The Times — Carol Midgley Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 26 March 2026. The Pitt is the most immersive, authentic and naturalistic medical drama seen, a masterpiece that shows humanity at its worst and best. It stands out for its real-time format, graphic realism and compelling portrayal of hospital life and staff. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/the-pitt-review-medical-drama-outstanding-television-hgwmhzqn6) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 9 January 2025. The critic finds The Pitt a highly engrossing medical drama that captures the chaotic, unrelenting rhythm of an ER shift with strong performances from Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa. They single out its textured, unglamorous approach and dense storytelling as the main sources of delight. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-pitt-noah-wyle-max-series-review.html) ## Variety — Alison Herman Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 9 January 2025. The critic praises the real-time format and the cast led by Noah Wyle as creating an immersive, realistic medical drama that updates ER tropes effectively. They single out the handling of systemic healthcare issues and the overwhelming pace for praise. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2025/tv/tv-reviews/the-pitt-review-er-noah-wyle-1236258193/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 3 January 2025. The critic finds the series starts choppy while establishing characters and situation but grows sturdy as a well-executed medical procedural with an effective real-time format. It praises the production design, ensemble performances once settled, and points about flaws in emergency medicine, while noting it benefits from but is distinct from ER. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-pitt-review-noah-wyle-er-max-drama-1236094092/) ## The Guardian Rating 2/5. 9 January 2025. The critic finds the real-time medical drama covers knotty issues but is derailed by soapy acting and thinly written characters. Wyle is a strong lead, but the show struggles between prestige and procedural. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/09/the-pitt-review-noah-wyle) ## Consequence Rating A-. 5 January 2026. Season 2 confirms the series as one of today's best shows by preserving what worked in the first season while evolving with new elements, intense emergencies, and empathetic storytelling on topics like healthcare costs and addiction. The grounded tone, strong ensemble, and precise shifts between drama and lighter moments make it essential viewing. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2026/01/the-pitt-season-2-review-hbo-max/) ## /Film — Valerie Ettenhofer Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 22 March 2025. The critic praises the real-time structure, coordinated chaos, and deep humanity of the series, noting its inspiration from ER and M*A*S*H. They single out the pacing, intersecting storylines, and compassionate portrayal of medical professionals for praise. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/1811710/best-new-medical-drama-the-pitt-tv-classics-er-mash/) ## Paste — Terry Terrones Rating 9.2. 8 January 2025. This real-time ER drama blending elements of ER and 24 stands out as the best medical drama in years thanks to its realism, heart, and humor. Noah Wyle delivers a sensational lead performance that makes Dr. Robby feel completely authentic and compelling. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/the-pitt/noah-wyle-is-sensational-in-scrubs-in-new-er-drama-the-pitt) ## Collider — Therese Lacson Rating 8/10. 5 January 2026. The sophomore season of the medical drama doubles down on the strengths of the first, delivering more heartfelt staff-patient moments, intense cases, and twists while staying authentic. It occasionally starts slower without big melodramatic swings, but the commitment to realism and ensemble dynamics keeps it compelling. [Read the review](https://collider.com/the-pitt-season-2-review-hbo-noah-wyle/) ## Den of Geek — Alec Bojalad Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 21 January 2025. The review highlights the real-time format as a strength that delivers relentless pace and tension, likening it favorably to 24 while noting the show's ER roots and post-pandemic themes. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/max-medical-drama-the-pitt-24-real-time-format/) ## Digital Spy — Janet A Leigh Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 26 March 2026. The critic notes it is worth the wait for UK viewers, praising the character chemistry, ensemble dynamics, and diverse representation while critiquing the slow pace in the early episodes. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a70846362/the-pitt-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. 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