Noah Wyle is returning to the emergency room for his new medical drama The Pitt, which actually came together after an ER reboot never came together (sparking a lawsuit in the process). The actor, who starred as Dr.

That landmark show, lauded for its character-driven, gritty realism (which set the standard for future IV-infused TV) launched on NBC in 1994 and gave Wyle his breakout role as an earnest medical student,

The Pitt,” on HBO’s streaming platform Max, is a weekly medical drama that emulates the kind of shows that have long been — and remain — a staple on network TV. It’s an instructive blueprint for other streamers to follow suit.