Tracy Ifeachor's departure was confirmed after she shared an Instagram post expressing her gratitude for playing Dr. Collins in the first season, without mentioning a sequel.
Dr. Heather Collins, a fourth-year resident, went through a difficult time in season one: she suffered a miscarriage and was hinted at having a past with Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (played by Noah Wyle).
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Created by R. Scott Gemmill, the series follows the 15-hour shift of Robby, the head of the emergency room at a fictional Pittsburgh hospital. Each episode covers one intense hour of his day, showcasing the challenging work of healthcare workers in contemporary America.
In addition to Wyle and Ifeachor, the season one cast included Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez.
Since its premiere, The Pitt has been among the top three most-watched series on HBO Max worldwide and has earned an impressive 95% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes.