The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'The Pitt'

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The Pitt is a classic case of taking an old premise and making it feel brand new. Dramas that pivot off the life and death stakes of a hospital or emergency room have been around for decades, but The Pitt—initially conceived as a direct sequel to one of the greatest medical dramas of all time, E/R—has perfected the mix of realism, real-time pacing, and great character work. It's justifiably been a sensation since its debut in 2025.

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