FX’sThe Bearis known for its intensity, and Max just released a new medical drama that perfectly recreates those anxiety-inducing, stressful situations.The Bearhas become one of thebest Hulu original seriesprecisely because of how intense it is. Critics and audiences alike praise the show for being a non-stop source of anxiety and drama, and for putting viewers on the edge of their seat for every minute of every episode.The Bearis truly more intense than any other show out there, or at least it was, until Max came out with its new replacement.
One of the only bad parts aboutThe Bearis how few episodes there are, and how long it takes for new episodes to come out.The Bearseason 4isn’t expected until June 2025, a full year after the previous season ended. While that is better than most shows in the era of streaming, it’s still an interminably long period of time for viewers who can’t get enough of the fast-paced and suspenseful restaurant drama. Luckily, Max has a new medical drama that is perfect to bide the time untilThe Bearseason 4’s release.
Max’s The Pitt Is Just As Anxiety-Inducing As FX’s The Bear
The Pitt Has All The High-Stakes Workplace Drama That The Bear Is Known For
Anyone who is missingThe Bear’s intense situations and anxiety-inducing workplace drama should check out Max’sThe Pitt.Like inThe Bear, it seems likeThe Pittis designed to put viewers right in the middle of the action, but it switches the Chicago restaurant for a Pittsburgh emergency room. With doctors and nurses rushing around trying to save patients and yelling out medications to push and scans to order,The Pittfeels extremely similar toThe Bear’s constant kitchen call-outs and dinner rushes. There’s no better show to replicate the drowning feeling every episode ofThe Bearis infused with.
Is Max’s New Show The Pitt An ER Spinoff?
The genre and lead actor of The Pitt have caused some eager audiences to wonder if Max’s new medical drama starring Noah Wyle is an ER reboot.
Even the main characters of both shows are similar. InThe Bear, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has to juggle an untrained staff, mounting bills, family pressures, and his growing anxiety about his brother’s death and the restaurant he was left with.InThe Pitt, Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) has to manage a battalion of doctors, nurses, and medical students, attempt to overcome both nursing and bed shortages in the hospital, and deal with his trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Carmy and Robby’s worries are palpable in their respective shows, and their anxieties seem to bleed through the screen to create truly intense experiences.
The Pitt Even Has A Similar Brand Of Humor To The Bear
Both The Bear & The Pitt Feature Sarcastic Jokes Sprinkled Into Their Intense Stories
The Pittdoesn’t just recreateThe Bear’s intensity, though, it also mirrors its sense of humor. There was a bit of controversy over whetherThe Bearshould be considered a comedy, but the show definitely has its funny moments. Whether it’s Carmy and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) throwing insults at each other or accidental stabbings in the kitchen,The Bearis filled with hilarious scenes.Much likeThe Bear’s sarcastic and borderline mean jokes,The Pittis also a comedy in a very loose sense, and it also has its moments of sarcastic humor interspersed in the chaos of the emergency room.
Based on how much the shows have in common, the only real differences between The Pitt and The Bear are the cities they take place in and the type of work they focus on.
In just the premiere ofThe Pitt, Robby had a string of good jokes while talking with Gloria (Michael Hyatt), and Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) got a few quips off at the other doctors' and nurses' expense. A naked man even ran through the entire ER while nurses tried and failed to sedate him.BothThe PittandThe Bearbreak up some of their most tense moments with the same brand of humor. Based on how much the shows have in common, the only real differences betweenThe PittandThe Bearare the cities they take place in and the type of work they focus on.
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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.
