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The Pitt Arrives in U.K. on HBO Max as Season 2 Nears April Finale

The show’s U.K. debut highlights HBO Max’s global ambitions.

Overview

  • The Pitt, which begins streaming in the U.K. Thursday, March 26, will drop all of season 1 at launch, with season 2 episodes then arriving weekly on HBO Max and through partners Sky and Prime Video.
  • Season 2 has been rolling out weekly in the U.S. since January 8 and is slated to wrap with episode 15 on April 16.
  • A London screening Tuesday featured HBO chief Casey Bloys and star–executive producer Noah Wyle, who said the writers are mapping character arcs for the already-renewed season 3.
  • Critics and awards bodies have embraced the series, which won five Emmys in its first season, while outlets report it is topping U.S. streaming charts during season 2.
  • The real-time format—each episode depicting one hour of a single 15-hour ER shift—has drawn praise from medical professionals for its close-to-life feel, and the show’s workload is shaping cast schedules, with Gerran Howell skipping another series due to commitments.