HBO’s medical drama, The Pitt , is going against the tide with an annoying streaming trend. For audiences frustrated with the current landscape of television that often features eight-episode streaming releases on a biannual release schedule, HBO’s 2025 show is offering a taste of nostalgia. Not only is it a procedural medical drama, but it also offers the prestige caliber HBO is known for.
HBO’s best TV shows include all-time classics like The Sopranos and The Wire , but somehow, the network seems to have redefined television again with The Pitt . They’ve done so by going back in time, offering audiences a viewing experience that feels more akin to ER or another network drama than most modern shows, while maintaining the masterpiece quality they’re known for. It’s the best o