The article features Emmy-nominated performers from HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt discussing their work on the series, its strong awards recognition and the personal resonance of their storylines. Patrick Ball says viewers have shared recovery experiences in response to his character Dr Frank Langdon’s addiction and redemption arc, while Katherine LaNasa highlights the recognition received by colleagues and guest performers.

Ball, who says he has been sober for four and a half years, links the role to his family background: his mother is an emergency nurse and his father a paramedic. He recalls production pausing to celebrate the programme’s 25 Emmy nominations, and describes a cast party bus organised by Noah Wyle before the previous year’s ceremony; LaNasa also says she researched at a rape treatment centre for a challenging season-two storyline.