Almost a year ago to the date, The Pitt debuted on HBO, leading the way for 13 Emmy nominations. This included five wins, including Outstanding Drama Series. It was one of the most well-reviewed series of the year (my personal favorite). The Pitt returns for its second season, promising viewers fifteen heartbreaking episodes spread out over the 4th of July holiday. The star-studded ensemble returns, including a new face in Sepideh Moafi as a new attending physician.
It is the morning of the 4th of July, and Dr. Michael Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) is working his final shift before he sets off on a three-month sabbatical. Dr. Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi) is stepping into his shoes but has joined the team to set the tone in his absence. Of course, this leads to a bit of butting heads between the two as they are both stubborn and hard-headed.
As we shift into the second season, our favorite residents have entered their second year, while we are introduced to new first-year residents. The hour-by-hour day inside the infamous “Pitt” goes about as you would expect it. We navigate the early stages of the shift, which are a little slow, but as the hours go by, the emergencies start to ramp up, with the overflow in the waiting room growing ever impatient.
If you remember, the first season of the show had a slow build. I remember people saying it took them a couple of episodes to get into the first season. As a result, the second season has some of that similar slow-build feel. Why? Well, folks, it’s the beginning of the shift. So as each episode passes, you have to remember that and allow for that build to really grow and allow you to fully immerse yourself in what is ahead. The journey is always worth the payoff.
The one battle that seemingly is going to have an explosive payoff is between Dr. Robinavitch and Dr. Al-Hashimi. The early back-and-forth is a showcase of egos, but as each begins to pick at the other, it feels like we are heading to a massive blowup. Sepideh Moafi is an incredible addition to this cast. She really stands toe-to-toe with Wyle in the heat of the moment. The layers of Al-Hashimi are structured similarly to Robinavitch’s, which is why she is as good as she is.
The series has this unbelievable writing to it that makes each character important. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Dana Evans, who is a scene stealer, or the hilarious 1-2 combo of Perlah and Princess. No matter where you are on the call sheet or how many lines you have, you are part of the overarching story that brings this show together. I just love this entire cast (especially Patrick Ball, who was great too back as Dr. Langdon).
Ultimately, it truly is challenging to capture the same magic and top what we got from the first season. However, the writers of the show continue to make the show a human experience. As a result, The Pitt is off to a roaring start that only promises to get better in each episode. With the brilliant tension built within the “Pitt,” you get this electric atmosphere that inserts you in the middle of it all. Plus, the icing on the cake this season with the addition of Sepideh Moafi, you won’t want to miss out.
The first two episodes of Season 2 of The Pitt debut on HBO MAX on January 8th.
The Pitt is off to a roaring start that only promises to get better in each episode. With the brilliant tension built within the “Pitt,” you get this electric atmosphere that inserts you in the middle of it all. Plus, the icing on the cake this season with the addition of Sepideh Moafi, you won't want to miss out.
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