Interview With "The Pitt" Director Amanda Marsalis

"6:00 P.M." is the twelfth episode of the American medical drama television series "The Pitt." The episode was written by co-executive producer Joe Sachs and series creator R. Scott Gemmill, and directed by Amanda Marsalis. The series is set in Pittsburgh, following the staff of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital ER (nicknamed "The Pitt") during a 15-hour emergency department shift. The series mainly follows Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, a senior attending still reeling from some traumas. In this particular episode, the team must deal with dozens of patients flooding the ER following a mass shooting. The episode received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising the pacing, tension, writing, and performances, and single-handedly helped many newcomers to the series pick up on the show's buzz and start watching, leading to a significant increase in viewership. Marsalis was nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards for directing this episode. Marsalis was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about her work on the episode, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the series, which is now available to watch in full on HBO Max. Thank you, and enjoy!

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