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HBO Max Launches in the U.K. With The Pitt as Flagship as Season 2 Continues Weekly

The Emmy-winning hospital drama is central to HBO Max’s push for longer seasons that return each year.

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Overview

  • HBO Max goes live in the U.K. and Ireland on Thursday, March 26, with The Pitt’s full first season available at launch and season 2 rolling out weekly.
  • At a London screening tied to the launch, star and executive producer Noah Wyle discussed the show’s frontline focus and voiced support for universal health coverage in the United States.
  • Mary McCormack and Sara Wyle will guest-star in season 2, episode 13, which streams April 2, in a reunion that pairs McCormack with her former ER colleague.
  • Season 2 spans 15 episodes through an April 16 finale in the U.S., and the show has been renewed for season 3 with writers now mapping character arcs.
  • The Pitt has earned multiple Emmys and strong praise from medical professionals for its real-time ER detail, and entertainment outlets report it is leading HBO Max’s viewership charts.