1 week Ago By [email protected] (Kelly Woo)
Welcome to our live coverage of "The Pitt" season 1 finale!As "The Pitt" wraps up its first season tonight, it will close the doors on one of the year's best shows — possibly the best on television right now.Over the course of this intense 15-hour shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital, we've watched doctors, nurses and staff battle against both life-and-death situations and their own personal demons.With emotions running high and stakes even higher, the team has faced critical moments that have tested their limits.
Join us as we revisit the highs and lows of season 1, from unforgettable medical crises to the emotional tolls of life in the ER. Whether you've been with us from the start or are just catching up, this recap will get you ready for what should be a gripping finale.Stay with us for live updates and reactions as the drama unfolds in real time.
Previously on 'The Pitt'(Image credit: Warrick Page/Max)“The Pitt” has been an intense ride in its first season, giving us a gripping look at life in a trauma hospital. Set over a chaotic 12-hour shift that stretches into 15, the show dives into the high-stakes medical drama and the personal struggles of the team.At the center of it all is Dr.
Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (Noah Wyle), a seasoned ER doctor dealing with his own demons while trying to save lives. As the team races against time, they're faced with decisions that go beyond medicine — it's about who they are and what they're willing to sacrifice.Throughout the season, Robby’s leadership has been tested over and over.
Alongside him are doctors like senior residents Heather Collins (Tracy Ifeachor) and Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball), who are wrestling with their own internal struggles. They’re supported by tough, capable nurses led by Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa).At the beginning of the shift, they welcome some new faces to their ranks: awkward second-year resident Mel King (Taylor Dearden), cocky intern Trinity Santos (Isa Briones), timid med student Dennis Whitaker (Gerran Howell) and eager prodigy Victoria Javadi (Shabana Azeez).
The medical cases have been as dramatic as expected, from life-or-death traumas to complex surgeries, but it’s the characters’ emotional journeys that really keep you hooked. As the hours pass, tension builds, secrets come out and relationships crack under pressure.The finale looks like a quieter bookend to the chaos of the mass-casualty event that dominated the previous two episodes.
But in the ER, peace never lasts long. - Kelly WooWhy is Robby on the roof?At the end of episode 14 of “The Pitt,” we get a preview of tonight’s season finale. And while there’s plenty to digest in that brief clip, it’s the image of Robby on the roof that jumps out at me.
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maybe that's a poor choice of words. But seriously, I am terrified about Robby potentially committing an act of self-harm, given everything he’s gone through this season, including breaking down in the makeshift morgue following Leah’s death.Practically, it seems highly unlikely that this show has any desire to continue without Noah Wyle — frankly, it might not be able to survive the loss of such a major character.
So, while a major season finale death isn’t technically out of the question, it feels more likely that Robby would hurt himself rather than kill himself — if anything tragic were to happen on the roof.Still, the show clearly wants us to think about it, or they wouldn’t have put that shot in the preview clip. And as we know from the season premiere, where Dr.
Robby finds Dr. Abbott at the same spot on the roof, they don’t go up there because they’re happy. - Malcolm McMillanAll hail Mel King(Image credit: Max)There’s been a lot of talk about nepo babies in relation to “The Pitt” because the cast has several of them, including Taylor Dearden who plays Mel.
Dearden’s dad is Bryan Cranston aka Walter White from “Breaking Bad” (or if you really want to go back farther, Hal from “Malcolm in the Middle”).But if all nepo babies are as good as Dearden, well, give me an entire show of them. Put nepo babies in everything! She’s turned Dr.
King into the standout character of the season (besides Robby, the lead). Even among amid a truly excellent ensemble, she shines.King is so cool, calm, and collected, without being ice cold.
She conveys such empathy, warmth, and kindness toward her patients. Even during the rush of patients from the Pitt Fest shooting, she remains level-headed and moves around with efficiency.After Whitaker drills an IO into a conscious patient’s arm, she merely asks, “OK, um, why’d you do that?” in the same tone you might use with your co-worker who made a fresh pot of coffee when there's already one sitting on the counter.
No alarm, no stress, no anxiety for either the patient or Whitaker to absorb.And remember the look of joy on her face while holding that tiny little baby? King is too precious. I dread when she finds out about Langdon (more on that later).
For now, though, Mel King: You’re my hero! - Kelly.
