The Pitt (Max)

Noah Wyle's real-time Pittsburgh ER drama, *The Pitt*, became a major hit for Max, with its second season averaging an impressive 16.2 million viewers in the U.S. and showcasing a 57% rise from its first run. The series concluded its second season with a new weekly high of 1.39 billion minutes viewed on Nielsen's streaming charts and maintained the number one overall position for three consecutive weeks in April 2026. Critics praised the second season, with the show briefly holding a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes before settling at a 99% critic score, an improvement over Season 1's 95%. However, audience reception on Rotten Tomatoes for Season 2 stood at 80%, a slight decrease from Season 1's 87%. The show's success is partly attributed to its consistent weekly release schedule, which allowed for sustained audience engagement and a more approachable entry point for new viewers.