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The Pitt is no way similar to ER.  
 
I am re-watching the ER series. and have watched The Pitt. Nothing in common.  
 
Seems as it is the estate of Michael Crichton is the one suing: it is all about the money. If Michael Crichton was alive, this wouldn't be happening. It is just a money-grab.  
 
There is so many Emergency Room TV shows and movies over the decades. This is crazy that means any medical show is a copy of another. There is currently another new ER show on called Pulse. my suggestion don't watch.  
 
FYI (research on your own for more)  
 
The estate of ER creator Michael Crichton is suing Warner Bros. Discovery and the creators of the Max series The Pitt, alleging that the new medical drama is an unauthorized and uncredited reboot of ER. The lawsuit claims the production team created The Pitt using the same premise and creative team after negotiations for an official ER reboot collapsed.The Legal ConflictThe Plaintiffs: Sherri Crichton, the widow of the late Michael Crichton, claims that a 1994 contract gives the estate the right to approve or block any remakes, spin-offs, or derivative works of ER.The Defendants: Warner Bros. Television, producer John Wells, and star Noah Wyle—all alumni of ER—are fighting the suit. They argue that The Pitt is a completely distinct, original show (set in Pennsylvania instead of Chicago's Cook County) and that the lawsuit is a baseless attack on free expression in entertainment.Current Status: The case has been highly contested, with judges previously allowing the Crichton estate to pursue its claims over the studio's o:bjections. Legal battles over dismissal and anti-SLAPP motions have continued to unfold in the courts.Key Arguments & EvidenceThe Crichton Estate's Claim: The suit alleges that after talks regarding an official ER reboot fell apart, the creative team simply rebranded the concept, moved the location, and scrubbed Michael Crichton from the credits to avoid paying compensation.The Defendants' Defense: Producers argue there is no copyright infringement, as the narrative, characters, and storylines are entirely new and do not utilize Crichton's intellectual property. Noah Wyle has publicly expressed sadness over the litigation, stating that while they retained the creative team from the halted ER project, they intentionally moved in an opposite direction.