Obsessed: The Podcast This Is How to Get ‘The Pitt’ Out Of The ER
Mar 10, 2026
They dissect why Season 2 of The Pitt fell flat and explore when acclaimed shows should have stayed one-and-done. They call out Landman’s tonal missteps and sidelined characters. They trade comfort-watch picks for recovery nights and highlight fresh series worth checking out. A surprising recommendation celebrates menopausal women forming a band.
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Awards Don't Fix Empty Lead Characters
- The lack of character development makes the lead feel undefined despite awards recognition.
- Kevin Fallon highlights Dr. Robbie's vague backstory (motorcycle, COVID trauma) as insufficient motivation for an Emmy-winning lead.
Nurse Dana Vanished After A Strong Season One Moment
- Joanna says Nurse Dana was memorable in season one for being beaten by a frustrated patient but has disappeared in season two.
- She recalls the scene and criticizes the show's failure to develop that sympathetic nurse further.
Avoiding Heavyhanded Social Policy In Drama
- The hosts find the show's political messaging heavy-handed and exploitative when it overtly lectures viewers.
- Joanna flags the shooting and ICE plotlines as examples where social policy felt shoehorned without depth.