The Pitt: Award-Winning US Medical Drama Is Finally Streaming On HBO Max In The UK

Medical drama fans can finally hit pause on their 500th rewatch of their old favourite in favour of something new, as buzzy series The Pitt has finally landed in the UK.

Despite the vast TV landscape of shows like Grey’s Anatomy, ER and House over the last few decades, it’s been a while since we’ve had a decent fresh addition to the genre – until now.

In The Pitt – which was developed by the team behind ER – viewers are planted directly into a fictional Pittsburgh hospital emergency department. 

The hit show follows staff in real-time over the course of a 15-hour shift, spread out over 15 episodes, as they frantically navigate the influx of medical emergencies, as well as wider issues like their personal trauma caused by Covid and the American healthcare system.

Sounds like a hoot, right? Perhaps not, but if the piles of awards and critical praise are anything to go by, you’re going to want to make this your next watch. 

The Pitt premiered in the US over a year ago in January 2025, and has already picked up five Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and a Lead Actor win for lead Noah Wyle, as well as a Golden Globe and three Critics’ Choice Awards.

Katherine LaNasa and Shawn Hatosy have also picked up Emmy Awards for their performances as Nurse Dana Evans and Dr. Jack Abbot, respectively.

Despite all the hype, there hasn’t been a way for UK fans to get in on the action until today. Thankfully, as of Thursday 26 March, viewers can stream the show on the newly-launched streaming platform HBO Max.

Those who already have a Now subscription will be given immediate access to an ad-supported version of HBO Max, while new viewers will have four different payment options to use the service.

Reviews on this side of the pond are already lauding The Pitt as a “punchy, gory and totally addictive series” and “well worth the wait”.

And if you’re in need of some light entertainment after The Pitt, respite is available in the form of Friends, which is also streaming on HBO Max after being whisked off Netflix after seven years on the streaming giant to many fans’ dismay.

You’ll also be able to watch Friends star Lisa Kudrow as she reprises her role as anti-heroine Valerie Cherish for the third and final iteration of The Comeback.

Completing the line-up are HBO classics like Sex And The City, The Sopranos, Succession and Game Of Thrones.