Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob StolworthyFriday 03 April 2026 01:05 BSTThe Pitt star Noah Wyle credits ER fans with inspiring COVID-based seriesNoah Wyle, a lead actor in the medical drama The Pitt attributes the show's success to its unique decision to forgo a musical soundtrack.Wyle explained that co-creator R Scott Gemmill suggested removing music to combat passive viewing habits fostered by streaming services.He believes the absence of music encourages viewers to engage more actively, seeking clues and listening closely to dialogue to understand the severity of situations.Wyle also praised The Pitt's consistent writing, stating it provides satisfying narrative payoffs that prevent viewers from feeling "betrayed" after investing in a series.The HBO Max series, which follows a 15-hour period in a Pittsburgh emergency room, aims for a more rewarding and less jaded viewing experience.In fullNoah Wyle: ‘This is the most brilliant decision we made about The Pitt’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in