Abbot is introduced in Episode 12 as the ER begins dealing with theaftermath of a music festival mass shooting.

Abbot is shown to have a background in battlefield medicine, something that Hatosy seems to know more about.

So much so that he’s become addicted to the work."

Shawn Hatosy as Dr. Jack Abbott in ‘The Pitt.'

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Hatosy added:

“That sort of shows us exactly who he is without having to say so much.

But it’s very, very good.

And so I look forward to digging in further and sharing it with the audience.”

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The Pitt is a medical drama developed by veterans of the television series ER. The series will follow healthcare workers set in Pittsburgh, showing he challenges faced in the modern-day United States by nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.

The Pittwas created and is showrun byR.

New episodes ofThe Pittare released on Thursdays.

Prior episodes are streaming now on Max.

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Season 2 is set to drop in January 2026.

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The Pitt