Noah Wyle stars as Dr. Michael Rabinavitch, caringly known as Dr. Robby, a Nebraska native and the head of a busy emergency room at a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This series shares a similar theme with the popular show ER, which aired on NBC from 1994 to 2009. Wyle previously portrayed Dr. John Carter on ER, a fan-favorite character featured in 254 episodes. The famous photo from ER features Wyle as Dr. John Carter, alongside Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene, George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross, a pediatrician, and Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton.
The series is called “The Pitt,” a name that evokes the emergency department burrowed in the basement of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. This term embodies both a metaphor and a tangible reality, representing ‘the bottom floor’ of a beleaguered healthcare system. This setting captures the frenetic energy and high stakes of the emergency room, where dedicated professionals work tirelessly as the unsung heroes of the building and the broader healthcare landscape, serving as a crucial safety net in times of crisis.
Tracy Ifeachor portrays Dr. Melissa (Mel) King, a neurodivergent emergency medicine resident in the series. Mel’s character is entertaining to watch; she is very serious yet comes across as a know-it-all, yet still sincere. Notably, she is also the daughter of Bryan Cranston, the legendary star of the series “Breaking Bad.” The first season of the show premiered on January 9, 2025, and consisted of 15 riveting episodes, concluding on April 10, 2025—the series own daughter. The series’s first season premiered on January 9, 2025, and contained 15 episodes that concluded on April 10, 2025, living this critic eager for more.
One of my favorite characters is the Welsh actor Gerran Howell, who plays Nebraska-born Dr. Dennis Whitaker in “The Pitt”. His character is notable for his youthful appearance, which contrasts with his growing responsibilities in the high-stakes, fast-paced emergency room of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. It’s also noted that he grew up in Nebraska and may be somewhat naïve, as Nebraska is typically slower-paced, with less traffic and open landscapes, in contrast to a metropolitan city like Pittsburgh. Here, he seems to run into some of the craziest situations. He’s good-hearted and eager to learn. Although you may begin to assume he can’t catch a break.
Yes, Dr. Robby, Noah Wyle leads his staff into stressful patient situations and into those of pure joy. The series is fast-paced with non-stop action. I appreciated this series as it brought our hospital nurses and doctors to the forefront, giving us an up-close and personal look not only into their day-to-day lives as caregivers, but also into their personal lives. I can highly recommend viewing this great series streaming on MAX.
Sarah Knight Adamson© February 26, 2026
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