Ahead of the show’s return in January, the first images fromThe Pittseason 2 have been revealed. The medical drama stars Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavi, a veteran in his profession who oversees a team of newer doctors during a chaotic shift at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital.
The hit HBO Max series reunited Wyle with creator R. Scott Gemmill and producer John Wells, as all three worked on the defining hospital dramaER. It has proved to be a winning reunion, asThe Pittseason 2scored a quick renewal and a slew of Emmy nominations. New episodes debut in January, unfolding during a wild shift over the July 4th weekend.
Entertainment Weeklyhas unveiled the first images ofThe Pittseason 2. They highlight the return of Robby, alongside other doctors, including the reveal ofThe DeuceandBlack BirdstarSepideh Moafi. She plays Dr. Al-Hashimi, an attending who will have tension with Dr. Robby in the upcoming episodes.
What The Pitt’s Season 2 Return Means
The new episodes occur ten months afterThe Pittseason 1 ending, with Gemmill sharing that the timeline was specifically chosen as a way to bring Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball) back into the fold after he’d completed rehab. The creator and showrunner also shared fresh intel on Moafi’s character, revealing that she previously worked with Dr. Mel King (Taylor Dearden) and Dr. Samira Mohan (Supriya Ganesh) at the VA Hospital.
Role inThe PittSeason 2
Notable Previous Roles
Sepideh Moafi
Dr. Al-Hashimi, an attending physician in emergency medicine at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
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But as Robby and his old school ways clash with Dr. Al Hashimi’s more modern approach, Gemmill shares in theEWstory that the upcoming episodes will see Robby dealing with the PTSD that he developed during COVID. He’ll have to do so with a notable absence inThe Pitt’s cast of characters, since Tracy Ifeachor will not be back as Dr. Collins.
The new episodes will welcome several new faces. They include Charles Baker, Irene Choi, Laëtitia Hollard, and Lucas Iverson. Lawrence Robinson, meanwhile, plays a potential love interest for one of the doctors. These are all recurring roles, while Moafi is a main cast member.
Our Take On The Pitt Season 2
In an era of limited series and ten-episode sitcoms that are cancelled after a few seasons, the real trick ofThe Pittis that it helps to remind audiences of one thing TV can do really well: getting audiences to tune in every week because they like spending time with the characters and in the overall world. New episodes can’t come fast enough.
The Pitt
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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.
