8:00 P.M.

The story line speaks for itself. The heroics are incredible--beyond amazing. Things to talk about are that awful kid who created his own problems. His anger and self centeredness is beyond the pale. He definitely needs the help.

I think that one of the things that I can't help but comment on is when things settle down, we begin to feast on one another. Look at our current political climate. One of the commentators here seems filled with hatred. It would seen that in a setting like this one, when all is said and done, pettiness would be the last thing that would be common. Nope. While many are not, the world we live in is one of base selfishness. We want to blame people and make sure number one gets his or hers. When that kid was found and subdued, person after person decided he was the shooter. I think we may be in big trouble.

Noah Wylie deserves an Emmy for this show. He has been on the move for all fourteen episodes. Amazing.

I rated last week's episode a 7 and I stay with that rating this week. 3 different directors in the 3 episodes dedicated to the active shooter aftermath. I would have stayed with one director for all three to maintain a continuity of tone. That one, would have been Amanda Marsalis who directed Part One and which was the best episode of the series, thus far.

First-day Student Doctor Santos (Isa Briones) remains an arrogant loose cannon who is going to get someone killed with her delusions of competence beyond her training and experience.

Contrarily, first-day Student Doctor Whitaker (Gerran Howell) is humble, yet wise beyond his years.

Another very strong episode for Noah Wyle (Dr Robbie).

Another outstanding episode for Shawn Hatosy (Dr Abbott) who should be featured in every episode.

Is there being a break between Season1 and Season 2. Everyone is so good in their roles, but Noah Wiley is AMAZING in his. The emotions that this cast can draw out of the audience is unmatched. Every character has their own story to tell but is able to tell it in a way that is not overkill, but not under told either. In a world where it is extremely difficult to create yet another medical drama, the creators and producers have created the beginnings of a something great. While I am disappointed to have to have to wait for another 10 months after the Season 1 finale to get another dose, I cant wait to see what is in store for the staff at The Pitt in Season 2 when the setting will be on the 4th of July.

What leaves me a little disappointed is the fact that this three-episode arc could have been a masterpiece-a solid 10. The groundwork had already been laid through the preceding episodes. In the end, I'd give it a 7. It was of better-than-average quality.

I can think this way now because I'm looking at it from the outside, having watched the completed work. But I can only imagine how difficult it must have been at the script and plotting stage to perfectly assign all the elements in such a complex structure-to arrange the story and characters with such elegance.

Creating a masterpiece requires not just brilliance and relentless effort-it also takes a touch of divine luck. That's right. For instance, I'm thinking of ER's "S6E14: All in the Family" as a reference point.

I know it's a foolish wish. But still-I want to dream. Truly.

A round of applause for Dr. Abbot.

As for Dr. McKay, I sense a kind of emotional overbearing-like Abby Lockhart's endless family drama.

At any rate, it makes me sad that there's only one episode left in the season. I sincerely hope the production continues on to Season 2.

Makes me feel like I'm back working in Triage in the ER. From the doctors being actual human beings with emotions, to the nurses communicating and keeping the the show going like they do in real life.

I've run around to get blankets, had colleagues offer me food during a rough shift, damn, this show is incredible.

Also not quite sure on the seeming review bombing of this show, or people being pissed off that it's showing "social issues", it's a hospital, these social issues exist, they want an accurate portayel of a hospital. If you don't want your pretty little snowflake feelings hurt that social issues that play out in the real world are shown in your Tv go watch something less realistic.

The Pitt is extraordinary.