Esta (mom) and Aaron (son) watch THE PITT. However, Esta has reviewed every episode so far this season. To mix things up, they will go to Med School together and diagnose what the show patient needs (#SpoilerAlert – it’s not a damn thing).
AARON:
My mom convinced me to watch THE PITT a few weeks ago, and I caught up to the weekly installments in just a few days – and I’m thankful I did.
ESTA:
I’m so glad I got you to watch THE PITT, and I have someone else to talk with about it. HOUR 14 tugged at every heartstring a mother holds deep within her soul. There is nothing a mom wouldn’t try to make their child whole again and have a life choice do-over. Every time a mom gently caresses her child’s cheek or looks into his eyes, it is a blatant, visceral feeling. This was demonstrated brilliantly within a short scene, where very few words were spoken. The line “I want my mom” says it all and will echo in the silent aftermath.
AARON:
As a new dad (I think I can say that since my kid is only three), I can see why those scenes would hit the hardest for you. Since those characters weren’t the strongest in this series of future Emmy nominees, it didn’t hit as hard as it did for you.
However, I am glad the show slowed down from the action-packed trauma and focused more on the internal trauma of its lead senior staff members – Dr. Robbie, Dana, Dr. McKay, and the junior ones – Dr. King and Dr. Whitaker.
ESTA:
Yes, this week was visually calmer, yet the bubbling undercurrent was on the verge of exploding. The results are still unknown for Dr. Robbie’s change in his usual, quiet, patient demeanor. Reciting the Shema might not have been enough.
AARON:
They should hand Noah Wyle the Emmy now. He’s so good as Dr. Robbie. The entire series hinges on Dr. Robbie’s character. Seeing Wyle carry this talented ensemble has been a highlight in my TV viewing.
ESTA:
Watching Dr. Robbie grapple with a measles patient who “wants medical attention, but not scientific advice” took me back to the fear I was harboring when I was a little girl and got measles three times. I had the three-day measles twice and the big, dangerous measles that lasted for two weeks, featuring a high, dangerous fever and a blazing, red rash that covered my body. If this had happened today, I would have been admitted to the hospital for emergency care. I was lucky I didn’t die. I didn’t return to school for a month.
AARON:
Wow, I didn’t even know that story! I wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for your family doctor.
ESTA:
Yes! His name was Dr. Katzoff, and he made house calls nightly to bring me penicillin for two weeks.
AARON:
Well, there you have it. THE PITT is must-watch TV and brings families closer together through tragic childhood stories.
ESTA:
Now that’s funny. My take – THE PITT continues to set the bar for future medical shows while allowing me to be closer to my son.
AARON:
I can’t wait to watch and discuss the season finale with you this week. ❤️
It’s available to watch on Max.
