Summary
FromThe Running Manto the dark and funnyOsgood Perkins adaptation ofThe Monkey, there are several 2025 movies based onStephen King’s brilliant stories that fans can enjoy. Although some King short stories haven’t been made into movies, it’s safe to say that most of King’s work has been translated to the big screen. Considering his knack for scaring audiences and introducing memorable characters, that’s definitely no surprise.
King often shares his favorite horror movieson social media, and he talks about the TV shows he’s enjoying, too. In the past, he hasshared his love forFromandSilo. In February 2025,King posted on Threads about a new TV show he loves, and his fans should check the series out.
Stephen King Loves HBO Max’s The Pitt
On February 23rd, 2024, Stephen King posted on Threads that he’sa huge fan of the HBO Max medical dramaThe Pitt. He wrote, “Forget those other doctor shows” and praised the series for being “realistic” and “heart-wrenching.”
King lovesThe Pittbecause itcombines shocking and scary situations with moving moments between characters. This is definitely what sets apart compelling hospital dramas from more forgettable ones. Since these series have a formula, there needs to be a big hook, whether that’s a fascinating main character or relationship drama. Although King’s books, short stories, and novellas focus on small towns in Maine with terrifying and unexpected creatures and other supernatural events, he never forgets the importance of character development. From the creepy grandmother in the short story “Gramma” thatinspired Harlan Ellis’sThe Twilight Zone episodetothe lonely teenage girl inCarrie, his characters are always distinct and well-written.
What Is The Pitt About?
The PittfollowsDr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle), who is a senior attending at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. Right away, it’s clear he’s a unique medical drama character as he’s coping with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several TV shows aired during that time and showed doctors working in hospitals, includingGrey’s Anatomywhich featured a few storylines about the virus. However,The Pittstands out because Robby is still doing his job while reflecting on that high-pressure and terrifying environment. He’s a great main character since while not everyone has the same career as him, they can still relate to the highs and lows that he experiences.
There are a lot ofgreat new 2025 TV shows, butThe Pitthas a particularly smart storytelling feature:every episode covers one hour in the emergency department.By the end of season 1, fans will have watched 15 hours in this environment. Stephen King called the show “realistic” and the format definitely plays into that. The beloved TV action drama24had a similar format, and whether or notthere is a24movie about Jack Bauer, fans of TV shows that take creative risks will loveThe Pitt.
The Pittis also a great show for fans ofE.R., which aired 15 seasons on NBC from 1994 to 2009. Wyle played John Carter on that beloved medical drama, and it’s still one of his most recognizable roles. While hospital dramas have a reputation for having soap opera-like storylines, which is certainly the case with several recent shows,E.R.andThe Pittdo feel more grounded. In an interview withUSA TODAY, Wyle shared that when anE.R.reboot didn’t work out, he talked to creator/showrunner R. Scott Gemmill and executive producer John Wells about doing something else. Wyle said:
“I said, ‘Hey, I know you don’t really want to do the show again. I don’t, either. But there’s another story. We recognized what we had to lose, a legacy we’d built up over 15 long years. What we had to gain was, at our ages, seeing if we could dig deep and reinvent the genre one more time.”
Where And When To Watch The Pitt
The Pittis currently streaming on HBO Maxand every new episode is available on the streaming platform at 9 PM ET (or 6 PM PT) on Thursdays. There are 15 episodes inThe Pittseason 1, andthe season 1 finale, “9:00 P.M.,” will air on April 10th, 2025.
