"Surely we're getting HBO Max over here soon... right?" is a sentence I've said at least once a month for the last few years. Thankfully, I needn't bore people with this question no more, as it's just been confirmed that HBO Max is officially launching in the UK in March 2026.
Sure, that's still three months away, but I'm all for a bit of healthy anticipation. While US fans have had access to all of the streamer's content without any issues, UK fans have been watching shows through Sky TV thanks to their continuing partnership.
Why Brits need to watch The Pitt when HBO Max launches in the UK in March 2026
Even though the UK is almost a year behind, The Pitt is still in a league of its own. With an entire season taking place over the course of a single day's shift, we follow the team at an emergency room in Pittsburgh (known as "The Pitt") as they deal with an influx of cases.
We've got veteran staff led by the complex and broken Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle), we've got fresh-faced medical students, and we've got patients will a vast array of issues, including ones who don't actually want to be there.
It essentially feels as though we're watching drama unfold in real-time, and the intensity never lets up. In fact, by the time we get to episode 12, the storylines reach unprecedented levels of stress (and that's putting it mildly, without any spoilers).
The fact that so many simultaneous storylines can be explored in a way that feels both high stakes and accessible is a testament to just how good the craft of The Pitt is. All of its cylinders are always firing, capturing the frenetic energy of its location while never compromising on what a fictional narrative needs to succeed.
And that's all before the epic performances. It's no surprise that almost all of The Pitt's main cast were Emmy nominated this year, and I don't think we should expect that to stop as The Pitt season 2 approaches.
Launching on January 8, we know season 2 will pick up 10 months after season 1, taking place over the Fourth of July weekend. If there's anything to raise the stakes of an already tense environment, it's working a holiday period.
Frankly, I'm fizzing with excitement for season 2, though I'm secretly annoyed I can no longer be smug about seeing season 1 when my friends haven't come March. Still, I guess greatness can't be gate kept forever.
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