“The Pitt” may take place in an emergency room and star Noah Wyle, but nothing else about Max’s new medical drama resembles the classic series “ER” — at least according to the show’s creators.
The new series, which premiered with the first two episodes Thursday, follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinavitch (Wyle), who leads a team of doctors, nurses and interns as they deal with the chaos of treating emergency patients and all the red tape, scarce resources and drama that comes with the job. Told in real-time, the 15-episode first season chronicles a single shift in the ER, which provides an authentic look at what medical professionals deal with every single day.