7:00 A.M.

First let me say that I saw the first 6 episodes at a friends place.

I love the realistic portrayal of an ER in a real hospital. I was in hospitals a lot as a toddler and pre-teen in NYC, and this was a lot like it was in that time. Long waiting room waits, lots of sick & injured patients and never enough doctors, nurses running around, etc.

Despite being an Emergency room, there aren't many scenes involving blood or gore - but I wouldn't recommend pre-teens watching it, nor sensitive adults. In 6 episodes I think I saw blood gushing out of a patient only twice. I didn't come to it hoping for blood & guts but I kind of assumed there would be some considering the landscape.

Noah Wyle seems to be playing a grumpy, much older version of his "ER (1994-?)" character. That may be him playing himself, but I find it surprising the writers didn't throw in an Easter egg from his original ER character (CARTER) or his previous show or even That characters' life in Chicago. Other shows have done it, but not this one? Maybe a walk on cameo by one of his former castmates from that show would have been fun to see.

The other characters have been fun to watch as they grow and evolve as student doctors.

I found it amusing the writers interspersed comedic or light hearted moments between all the drama. I highly recommend you watch this show if you are a fan of medical shows. Even more so if you are a fan of Noah Wylie.

I have to ask, Is that a prosthetic or has Noahs' nose really grown that LARGE?

It kinda reminds me of ER.. I remember watching the first episodes with Mark Greene as the senior resident and the crazy routine.

I thought it was funny the senior resident, doc collins, second guessing the attending and chief of ER, doctor John Carter... i mean, Robby.. crazy world... I imagine the resident openly second guessing doc Weaver in front of patients and staff.. lol,, it would never happen.. dude saved a patient called ottis twice and one would guess that by now, the doc would trust doc carter..

also, we have some female med student harassing a male and it is also ok since it is a man being made fun of;;

overall great show and you could see the focus is on carter and the 42 year old resident.

I would have to say that if I were in that environment, I'd be running for the hills. Noah Wylie who cut his teeth on ER is the focus here. We are quickly introduced to sheer panic. Not only are there people waiting up to twelve hours for emergency treatment, there is crisis after crisis in the emergency room. They are also a teaching hospital, so while the world is collapsing, these young folks need to be dealt with. Also, they are under scrutiny for their efficiency situation. It's obvious that patients lodge complaints or profess negativity when the chaos pushes everything. We are introduced to the significant characters here. More later.

The wave of medical dramas that followed in the wake of "ER" often shifted away from grounded dramatic intensity toward a mode more aligned with high-concept camp. In many cases, this proved commercially successful, sustaining long-running series such as "Grey's Anatomy," which has held audiences for over two decades. By contrast, Max's newest series, "The Pitt," thrusts viewers directly into the relentless pace of a Pittsburgh trauma center, its pilot episode establishing a tone of gritty realism and unyielding urgency. If this debut is any indication, the series promises a high-octane narrative that resists pause, immersing audiences in the unremitting demands of emergency medicine.

It is rare for a series to dispense with elaborate exposition and instead demonstrate its premise through immediacy of action. From the opening moments, this show thrusts the viewer directly into the chaos of the emergency room, eschewing explanation in favor of a palpable urgency that saturates the screen. The effect is both immersive and disorienting, capturing the relentless pace of an overcrowded, underfunded trauma center. By resisting the formulaic rhythms of the medical procedural, the narrative instead builds a continuous flow of patient encounters that not only make dramatic sense but also catalyze meaningful character development. Equally striking is the show's commitment to realism, particularly resonant in a post-COVID landscape marked by shrinking budgets and staff shortages. The series intertwines its high-intensity medical crises with a sharp social critique, reminding the audience that behind the drama lie real-world systems and lives at stake. Yet amid this breakneck tempo, the writing remains firmly rooted in character. The staff are introduced with remarkable clarity, each sketched with enough nuance to suggest compelling developmental trajectories. Anchoring the ensemble is Noah Wyle, whose performance deftly balances clinical detachment with profound compassion-an embodiment of the show's dual commitment to urgency and humanity.

"7:00 A. M." serves as a compelling introduction to a series that immediately pushes both its characters and its audience to the edge. The episode's fast-paced rhythm is balanced by moments of genuine emotional weight, suggesting the potential for significant character development within a compressed timeframe. Anchored by a strong ensemble and led with conviction by Wyle's Dr. Robby, it establishes a foundation that promises both urgency and depth in the episodes to come.

I like the idea of this being like 24, 1 hour at a time it's a great plot device. And as you get interested in characters you're going to see more of them including the patients. Everybody just doesn't disappear at the end of an episode. With Noah Wyle it's a little difficult not to compare this to ER. ER is an all-time classic. To me this one is not as fast paced but it may get there. I like the Noah Wylie character. Reminds me of when he was learning as a med student done ER and now he's the teacher working with the students. Some compelling characters and I'm sure they'll grow on me. First outing I'd have to give it a 7.5.