Described by some as the spiritual successor to ER, The Pitt is one of the most exciting medical dramas on television. Streaming on Max and featuring Noah Wyle in the lead role, The Pitt has garnered almost universal acclaim from critics, audiences, and even members of the medical community, who have praised the show for its realism. The Pitt thrives on a narrative similar to 24 in that the events occur in real time and showcase the frenetic environment within a hospital’s trauma center over one shift. The confrontational series and its success have all but guaranteed a second season. Here’s what we know so far.