How ‘The Pitt’ delivers a realistic view of a hospital: ‘They’re doing it right’ (Chief Healthcare Executive)

HBO Max’s hit series The Pitt, set in a fictional Pittsburgh emergency department, is earning praise not just for its Emmy nominations—but for its realism. Filmed partly at Allegheny General Hospital, the show consulted real physicians and nurses to authentically portray the pressures and pace of urban emergency medicine. Healthcare leaders say the series accurately captures the chaos, compassion, and systemic strain faced daily by clinicians. As one doctor noted, The Pitt offers a rare, unfiltered view of a healthcare system on the brink.