"It's not like I didn't like my journey, but this is a way better journey," she tells PEOPLE. "I am really enjoying it"

The series, created by R. Scott Gemmill (known for 'ER', 'JAG', 'NCIS'), is praised for its realistic portrayal of challenges within the medical community at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital

A teaser trailer has dropped for the upcoming second season of HBO Max's show 'The Pitt.' The popular Pittsburgh-based medical drama's second season is slated to premiere in January 2026 and a first look at the upcoming season has surfaced on social media.

The Pitt' dropped a first look teaser at season 2, which is set to premiere new episodes on HBO Max beginning in January 2026.

In the very first production pic from The Pitt Season 2, we saw Dr. Robby walking side-by-side with Ken Kirby’s scene-stealing Dr. Shen. The chill doctor caught fans’ attention by essentially just running on Dunkies throughout the horrifying Pitt Fest fallout.

Sepideh Moafi joins Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell and Shabana Azeez in the HBO Max drama

HBO Max’s Emmy-nominated freshman drama “ The Pitt ” was this year’s big winner at the 41st Annual Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards, landing four prizes overall — including program of the year, outstanding achievement in drama, outstanding new program and individual achievement in drama (for star Noah Wyle).

EXCLUSIVE: Zack Morris ( Goosebumps) has joined the recurring cast of HBO Max ‘s hit medical drama The Pitt ‘s sophomore season. The series is currently in production and is set to premiere in January.

HBO Max challenged Myriam Arougheti and Merry Lee Traum to depict the aftermath of a mass shooting on "The Pitt" Episode 13.

The Emmy nominated sound designers for "The Pitt," "Severance," "The Studio," and "Andor" on creating fist fights, tension and claustrophobia.