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The medical series „The Pitt“ has officially been renewed for a second season. The production from Warner Bros Television is facing several controversies behind the scenes.
A streaming hit on Max, the series „The Pitt“ has been renewed for a second season. Despite being one of the most-watched productions of early 2025, the medical drama is dealing with major controversies behind the scenes.
Sherri Crichton, widow of the creator of the TV series „ER“, has sued „The Pitt“ claiming that Max’s production is an unauthorized reboot of „ER“, which aired from 1994 to 2009 on NBC.
The legal battle started in August 2024 when Crichton alleged breach of contract and copyright infringement. The court is still reviewing the widow’s claims. Despite the lawsuit, „The Pitt“ continued its normal production schedule.
The series portrays how healthcare professionals in the U.S. deal with daily challenges in their work. It also features special appearances by characters from „ER“.
The first season of „The Pitt“ is still airing, with the last episode set to premiere on April 17, 2025. The second season does not yet have a release date on Max.
The continuation of the medical drama was celebrated by Sarah Aubrey, director of programming for Max Originals.
“It has been incredible to see how the audience has embraced „The Pitt“ as an evolution of the procedural genre, with a cast that authentically portrays the heroism of doctors and nurses in an emergency room set in 2025,” she commented.
+Watch the trailer of „The Pitt” available on Max
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