Warning: This review contains full spoilers for The Pitt Season 2, Episode 14!
At this point, with this being the penultimate episode, it’s clear the writers of The Pitt are going for something very different in terms of how they’re closing out Season 2. Season 1’s climax was marked by the horrific Pitt Fest shooting and the absolute chaos that unfolded in the ER as a result. There’s nothing quite so dramatic on tap this year. Instead, our deeply disshelveled doctor heroes are simply dealing with the lingering impact of the ransomware attack and trying to finally make it home to celebrate what remains of the Fourth of July holiday. It’s a disappointing change of pace in some ways, but one that also makes room for some terrific character moments.
Obviously, this episode is a big one for Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle), as it becomes even more clear not all is well for him psychologically. This time last season, Robby was in the throes of a major panic attack and melting down due to COVID-related PTSD. Again, nothing quite so overtly dramatic this time, but there’s still the sobering admission that he’s harboring suicidal thoughts. It’s a reveal that both builds on the blowout fight between Robby and Dana (Katherine LaNasa) last week (where he walked away telling her, “I might not come back.”) and places a lot of his Season 2 behavior in a new light. Even his callous approach to the plight of Orlando Diaz (William Guirola) makes more sense now (though I still agree that Orlando probably attempted suicide).
