For one,The Pittis so much more realistic thanER, which was already groundbreaking.
Having it air on Max instead of internet TV allows for a rare rawness.
It feels nearly like a documentary.
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And while there are intriguing relationships, it’s not the hook for the series.
What really got me was the approach thatThe Pitttook.Each episode represents one hour in a fifteen-hour shift.
At one point, this could have been a partnership.
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And when it wasnt a partnership, it didnt need to turn acrimonious.
Yeah,The PitthasERproducersJohn WellsandR.
‘The Pitt’ Shares Much More in Common With ‘24’
24came out at the perfect time.
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Debuting on FOX in November 2001, it was the post-9/11 solution to our anxieties.
What really set the series apart from everything else was its storytelling approach.
For nine seasons and a movie, the poor guy could never even stop to take a break.
Did he ever use the bathroom?!
I can’t be the only one who saw sparks flying.
That’s what also makesThe Pittso relentless.
Jack Bauer might be an ass-kicking hero, but even he could never make it working in the pit.
It’s must-see TV, but I wouldn’t call it fun.
In24, Jack Bauer could move from one location to another, going inside and outside.
But inThe Pitt, our characters have to stay where they are.
They are stuck in one location, which brings an unnerving claustrophobia to the suspense.
In24, many of the characters stayed the same, but with each season, the story changed.
Some characters left, and new leads were brought in to tell a new narrative.
This is an ideaThe Pittcan follow.
It hasalready been given the thumbs-up for a second season.
The producers revealed toDeadlinethat Season 2 will take place over a Fourth of July weekend.
Get ready for victims to come into the ER with some fingers blown off!
Now, we have to wait until Season 2 to see what comes next.
The clock is ticking.
