The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 Review: 8:00 AM

The Pitt is all about the details and this episode, though slower in comparison to the premiere, operates as a crucial character study that fleshes those details out. Some patience may be required, but it’s important to remember the long game. These beats are paving the way for larger arcs in the coming weeks. 

Dr. Al-Hashimi and Dr. Robby

“8:00 AM” clearly demonstrates Al-Hashimi’s lack of preparation for the conditions of the Pitt. Though she’s extremely knowledgable and skilled as a medical practitioner, she is not well-versed in the day-to-day operations of this particular hospital and it’s interdepartmental operations.

Though his methods are risky, the chaotic environment requires Robby’s non-traditional methods. However, Al-Hashimi sidesteps a lot of the inevitable fallout from Robby’s risks. Both clearly have a lot to take from the other to find a happy balance.

On The Pitt Season 1, it was Robby and his team versus the system. Here, the friction between the two provides an interesting new lens through which to examine the healthcare system. Is it at all possible to improve the system by working with it as Al-Hashimi suggests?

Her goal to improve the system brings along a new AI app. The Pitt is no stranger to tackling relevant topics from the real world and AI is top of mind in the culture. However, incorporating it here broadens the scope of the discussion around AI and increases the urgency of the discourse.

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