‘The Pitt’ Creator Wanted to Address ICE Crisis in Season 2 Without ‘Sensationalizing’ It: ‘A Very Fine Line’

Note: This story contains spoilers from “The Pitt” Season 2, Episode 11.

After spotlighting social issues like violence against health care workers and insurance woes, “The Pitt” turned its attention to another crisis top of mind for many Americans: ICE.

In Season 2, Episode 11, the medical drama sees its doctors begrudgingly allow ICE agents escort a detained patient for care, with the sight of the agents sending shockwaves through the hospital and prompting a fair amount of patients and nurses to flee.