Medical TV Resurgence, The Pitt, The Amateur, The King of Kings, DROP
Release Date: 04/11/2025
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On this episode of podcast, THE PITT has been drawing in huge audiences and driving up MAX subscriptions. Not only that, but with shows like Pulse on Netflix and Grey's Anatomy getting yet another renewal, we felt it was time to dive into this resurgence of medical TV shows. Most importantly, why do we love this genre so much? Also on this week's podcast: we discuss how outside opinions affect our enjoyment, if revenge is too glorified, a new game of This or That, upcoming attractions, plus spoiler-free reviews of The Amateur, The King of Kings, and Drop! There is something for...
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info_outlineOn this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, THE PITT has been drawing in huge audiences and driving up MAX subscriptions. Not only that, but with shows like Pulse on Netflix and Grey's Anatomy getting yet another renewal, we felt it was time to dive into this resurgence of medical TV shows. Most importantly, why do we love this genre so much?
Also on this week's podcast: we discuss how outside opinions affect our enjoyment, if revenge is too glorified, a new game of This or That, upcoming attractions, plus spoiler-free reviews of The Amateur, The King of Kings, and Drop! There is something for everyone this week, so listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast below or on your favorite app now!
Discussed on this episode
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- (0:00 – 19:59) Opening | Influenced Opinions, Revenge
- (20:00 – 47:54) From the Outside In: Medical TV Gets A Resurgence Through The Pitt
- (47:55 – 53:20) This or That | Upcoming Attractions
- (53:21 – 57:11) Review: The Amateur
- (57:12 – 1:08:05) Review: DROP
- (1:08:06 – 1:22:14) Review: The King of Kings
- (1:22:15 – 1:29:23) Whatcha Been Watchin?
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