Medical TV seriesremain one of the most popular genres on television. The genre has been especially making a resurgence in the past few years.Grey’s Anatomyis going on as strong as ever, now boasting a spinoff to its name. Last fall alone, two new medical series were created withDoctor OdysseyandSt. Denis Medical. Unlike some of its more serious predecessors,NBC’sSt. Denis Medicaltook on a sitcom, workplace comedy approach, offering a degree of levity to the otherwise serious genre.
However, it is the procedurals and dramas that remain the pinnacle of the medical series genre. One of the original smash hits in this genre wasER, which ran from 1994 to 2009. Over the course of its fifteen seasons,ERwas nominated for dozens of Emmys and won 23. The series paved the way for futuremedical TV serieslikeHouseandGrey’s Anatomy, laying the groundwork of what it meant to have a stellar leading ensemble. Now, another medical drama has come to the fore, and it is getting high praise from author Stephen King.
Stephen King Loves The Pitt
The Pitt Features A Former ER Star
King sings the praises of Max’s medical seriesThe Pitt.The series borrows its star fromER, casting Noan Wyle as Dr. Michael Robinavitch in the series. Wyle is surrounded by a supporting cast that includes Tracy Ifeachor, Taylor Dearden, Gerran Howell, Fiona Dourif, and Shabana Azeez, who play members of a Pittsburgh hospital community. Since its debut in January 2025,The Pitthas received great reviews, getting a93% approval on Rotten Tomatoes.Screen Rant’s Nick Bythrow gave the show 8 out of 10 stars, mentioning how well the series “showcased how the camaraderie between doctors saves patients' lives.”
Taking to social media,Kingoffers his own review ofThe Pitt.King’s review is purely positive, applauding the medical drama. The horror author says “Forget those other doctor shows. This one is the best.” He went on to call the series “realistic” and “heart-wrenching” with strong “human drama.”
The Pitt’s Accuracy Has Also Been Praised
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The Pittalso received a similarly passionate review from YouTube’s Doctor Mike, who praised the series for its accuracy. The medical professional went so far as to deem theMax series the “most accurate medical series of all time.“These two reviews show how this new medical TV series delivers both based on its medical content and on its strong narrative and characters. It is no surprise, then, thatThe Pittgot renewed for season 2and has had enough appeal to remain one of Max’s top TV series for weeks.
The Pitt
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The Pitt is a gripping drama set in Pittsburgh’s Trauma Medical Center, where dedicated staff tirelessly work to save lives in a busy and underfunded emergency department. Released in 2025, the series highlights the challenges and relentless efforts of medical professionals in a high-pressure environment.
