Reviving the medical drama phenomenon after the success of its predecessors "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy," the television series "The Pitts" can undoubtedly be considered one of the best HBO productions of recent years. This was demonstrated firsthand at the Emmy Awards last May, when it swept the board with five awards. Further confirmation came at the recent Golden Globes, where the show won two awards in the same categories: Best Drama Series and Best Actor (Noah Wyle).

The series is set in a Pittsburgh emergency room—the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, nicknamed "Pitt"—where each hour-long episode depicts the events that unfold over the course of a fifteen-hour shift. At the center of the story is Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, who manages a fictional emergency department under pressure from critical cases, limited resources, and both personal and professional challenges.

Also in attendance at the Golden Globe ceremony was George Clooney, Wyle's longtime co-star on "ER" and his longtime friend, who showed his affection for the occasion by showering him with hugs and kisses. Referring to Wyle on a previous occasion, Clooney had aptly stated: "We've been really good friends since we shot ER, since we shot the pilot. He's a truly honorable young man—I can say that because I'm an old man. And I couldn't be happier with his success on this show. It's just a wonderful show. He does a fantastic job."

During his acceptance speech, Wyle emotionally remarked: "I've been very fortunate in my life. I grew up in a family that valued the arts... and I've been supported along the way by an incredible wife and three children." At his side, series creator Scott Gemmill thanked "the first responders and healthcare workers, the true heroes who inspire us," also emphasizing television's power to unite people. He stated: "We show people what we can do when a group of individuals have a common goal and work together with decency and humanity, accepting and respecting one another. We can do extraordinary things."

With the second season just debuting on the HBO Max streaming service, CEO Casey Bloys confirmed that plans for a third renewal are already underway, with an official statement released right at the Los Angeles premiere. In this regard, it's worth recalling some of the comments he previously made at the Emmys about the series' success: "It's hard to make any good show, whether it's a comedy, a drama, or a documentary. But what John, Noah, and Scott wanted to do from the beginning was create a high-quality show, but also set up to make 15 episodes. So the concept of a show essentially set in a single location made the budget manageable. And you have a group of people who know how to make 15 episodes, but also how to bring the show back every year. That's the one thing I think television has gotten a little bit away from: the ability to bring shows back on a yearly basis."

Still regarding the third season, Noah Wyle offered some previews that will help viewers better prepare for the new episodes. Unlike the second season—which was set entirely over the Fourth of July weekend, the date on which American Independence Day is celebrated—the third season won't necessarily be tied to typical holiday emergencies. He stated: "It probably won't be the same approach. Although we might not go that far back in time this time: 10 months was a long time jump. I don't think there's any need to do that next time."

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