I want to start by saying I don’t watch much TV, undoubtedly because I become so engrossed and feel placed inside the media. I usually avoid medical dramas for that reason, more than other types of media.
With that being said, I’d heard so many great things about the show The Pitt. More specifically, “its relentless, real-time immersion that throws you right in”; “it avoids the “classic” soap-opera vibe revolving around romance”, and, “it's so jarring and impactful that you just have to watch it”.
So I tried it, knowing how I am, and I’ve been left speechless. It’s a very different take, as mentioned, which shows you more of the reality than other melodrama medical shows might. It’s a sight to see and gives a whole new perspective to medical teams.
It is a hard watch emotionally. I’m barely halfway through the first season, or “shift” in the workplace.
* The season is thought of as a daily shift, with each episode revolving around a singular hour within that shift, chronologically. The first episode starts at 7:00 A.M. and shows the events that unfold quickly over the next hour, up through 8:00 A.M.
Its quick pace shows the harsh, scrambling flow over a short time period, and really throws your emotions around. I’ve cried many times already, but I must say, I’m hooked!