We’re gearing up for the return of the most intense medical drama on television, Season 2 of The Pitt lands on HBO Max on 8 January.
In this episode, our resident experts dive into the "unglossy" reality of the ER and why this show has formed such a deep emotional connection with healthcare workers worldwide. We unpack the structural gamble that paid off at the Emmys, the "old school" TV energy we’ve been craving, and the one specific scene that actually had real-life doctors talking.

You’ll learn about:

• The "ER" Legacy & The Lawsuit: We break down the creative ties to the classic 90s medical drama and the high-profile legal battle currently happening behind the scenes.
• The Medical Realism (and the one fail): Why experts praise the show's "granular" accuracy - and reveal the one specific medical case they say would never actually happen in an ER.
• Everything We Know about Season 2: From July 4th chaos to the potential for a global superstar cameo, we tease what’s coming after the 10-month time jump.

It’s your essential pre-season warm-up before we head back into the chaos of the show that’s been called the "medical version of The West Wing".

If you love this episode, make sure you’re following this feed! We’ll be dropping a new podcast every five episodes to unpack every twist and turn of The Pitt Season 2.

Watch Party episode 2 drops on Sunday 1 February after Episode 5 plays on TV so follow this feed to hear it first!

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Hosts: Monisha Iswaran, Grace Rouvray & Jess Clark
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We’re closing out Season 5 with a deep dive into episodes 9 and 10 — from Parisian nostalgia to Venetian chaos, and the relationships that finally land where they belong. This is the emotional heart of the season, unpacking La Belle Époque, the meaning of Emily’s “golden age,” and how the finale quietly sets up what comes next.

You’ll learn more about:
La Belle Époque & Emily’s Golden Age:
The real meaning behind the episode title, Paris as fantasy, and why Emily might be living her best days right now.

Venice, Fashion & Fantasy:
The polka-dot Sex And The City homage, standout Venice looks — and why the fashion show fell flat.

The Ring Disaster & Romance Turning Point:
That boat proposal misunderstanding, Marcello’s true role in Emily’s love story, and why choosing herself changes everything.

Where The Big Relationships End Up:
Mindy and Alfie’s unresolved tension, Gabriel’s satellite soulmate energy, and why Sylvie and Emily might be the show’s most important relationship.

A reflective, fashion-filled finale — and the perfect way to close out Emily In Paris Season 5.

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Hosts: Monisha Iswaran, Tina Burke & Chelsea Hui
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We’re halfway through the season, unpacking Emily’s return to Paris (and why it finally feels like home), the friendships and relationships imploding around her, and the noticeable shift in how the writers are handling her character.

Friendships, Fights & Questionable Choices:
We break down the Emily–Mindy fallout over Alfie, and why Emily keeps apologising when she maybe shouldn’t.

What The Writers Are Doing With Emily:
Are the producers trying to make Emily more likeable at the expense of everyone else? We unpack the “everyone gets worse so you root for the lead” trope — and why it risks flattening what made her compelling.

The American-ness Of It All:
Emily finding comfort in her American expat bubble, Jake’s criminally short screen time, and why going back to your cultural roots abroad makes sense.

It’s a deep dive into Paris, power suits, friendship fractures and the big creative choices shaping the back half of Season 5.

Read The Spill's Em Vernem's article on the 6 types of arguers.

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Hosts: Monisha Iswaran, Tina Burke & Chelsea Hui
Executive Producers: Georgie Page & Monisha Iswaran
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Video Editor: Michael Kean

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