Collider recommends Fox’s 2014 teen medical dramedy Red Band Society to viewers who enjoyed The Pitt, arguing that both shows prioritise people and relationships over medical procedures. Set in a paediatric hospital ward, the cancelled series depicts teenagers with serious illnesses building friendship, identity and a sense of family during long stays in hospital.

Red Band Society lasted only 13 episodes and received mixed reviews, though its cast—particularly Octavia Spencer—earned praise and some viewers have argued it deserved another chance. Its central group includes cancer survivor Leo, newcomer Jordi, Emma, Dash, Kara and Charlie, a patient in a coma who narrates the story; the unusual device lets the programme balance humour, hope and heartbreak.