2:00 P.M.

I recall few pieces of entertainment as profoundly emotive as this one. This episode pulls no punches, delivering an experience so raw and deeply affecting that it could stand alone as an award-worthy film.

Within a greater narrative, this is an absolute masterpiece of storytelling. Every element-the writing, the performances, the cinematography, and the pacing-works together in perfect harmony to create something truly special.

I am in awe of everyone involved in this project. This is the most human, sincere, and devastating portrayal of the human experience I have seen in a long, long time.

The Pitt, up to this point has been quite honest about how heavy things can get when you're working in emergency medicine and have no clue what will come through those doors. So far the audience has gotten time to get familiar with the entire cast, with quite a lot of great development, be it from them getting time to give more context to their character or through really great interactions that reinforce the classic 'show don't tell' rule. On top of that, a lot of emotionally intense buildup hits a climax when one storyline that has been charging up its punch is finally able to release, which has an incredibly powerful and heartbreaking sendoff.

Pair that with this episode's newest crushing storyline which I won't say, but it's easily the most devastating yet. Among the emotional chaos is also an older man who gives the doctors in the room (and the viewer) insight to the ground floor of their entire medical procedure, in a way that feels really natural and not forced. All of this blends really well, but it's the drama of this episode's newest patient that hits the emotional fever pitch that becomes genuinely painful to watch as the episode progresses and the light of hope dims down. Everything just feels so natural: the acting, writing, camerawork, sets, dialogue, everything. The climax of both the newest patient and a patient who has been present since much earlier on both hit you unrelenting force and emotional power that is guaranteed to stick with you for a long time.

To go the distance the writers did and for them to handle it with such tact, is a feat most can't pull off. Meanwhile The Pitt pulled it off as effortlessly as Dr. McKay performed the V-Y Flap procedure. This is the episode where The Pitt went from great to a special piece of art.

And this isn't even the best episode yet.

This episode is no longer than any other episode of The Pitt, but it's more dense with story and emotion than a lot of films. Basically every moment is perfect, with tragedies that devastated me and moments of lightness and relief that would be fun in any episode, but really shone in contrast with the darker stuff. This cast is outstanding, and they just keep topping themselves, especially Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Fiona Dourif, and Taylor Dearden. The guest cast is wonderful, too, from the characters we already know from previous episodes to the new admissions and their loved ones. Marci Miller deserves an Emmy nomination. Brace yourselves, this is a heavy one, but it hurts so good.

Wow. It's clearer than ever that this show is one of the best on television right now. This episode, in particular, is a stunning showcase of everything that makes the series so compelling: intense drama, great storytelling, and raw, emotional depth. The tension never lets up, keeping you on the edge of your seat with every moment. There are emotional gut punches throughout.

The cast delivers across the board, bringing an incredible amount of authenticity to their performances. But Noah Wyle, in particular, is simply perfect for his role.

If this episode is any indication, the series is only getting better with time.

I just watched this episode, as a medical doctor I can tell how difficult was to watch this episode. Their performances were incredible, everything was so accurate and similar to reality: it never gets easier, you just build yourself a wall.

This episode and the whole show is a must watch for anyone working in healthcare, Dr Ravinavitch is an inspiring character, so humane and so humble.

It's mesmerizing how this tv show has been able to reflect the medical day to day, and not just in the dynamics of an ER but in a scientific way. I hope we get to see more episodes like this, I hope this show continues reflecting in such accurate way the medical practice and does not fall in the cliche drama category as other medical shows.