A familiar face from the legal world has just entered the emergency room. Amanda Schull, best known for playing attorney Katrina Bennett on the long-running series Suits, has made her first appearance in the hit medical drama The Pitt. The actress guest stars in the show’s second season, bringing a powerful and emotional storyline to the hectic halls of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
Who Is Amanda Schull?
Amanda Schull is an American actress and former professional ballet dancer. She first gained major attention for her lead role in the 2000 dance film Center Stage. Since then, she has built a steady career in television with recurring roles on shows like One Tree Hill and Pretty Little Liars. For many fans, she is most recognized for her work on the Syfy series 12 Monkeys, where she played Dr. Cassandra Railly.
Her most famous role, however, is undoubtedly Katrina Bennett on the USA Network legal drama Suits. Schull first appeared in the show’s second season in a recurring capacity and was later promoted to a series regular for its final two seasons. She portrayed the ambitious lawyer from 2013 until the show concluded in 2019. This history makes her a beloved figure for millions of viewers who discovered or rediscovered Suits during its streaming boom.
Her Role in The Pitt Season 2
Schull appears in The Pitt Season 2, Episode 3, titled “9:00 A.M.”. She plays Gretchen Lamden, the estranged ex-wife of a patient named Michael Williams. The character arrives at the hospital after being listed as his emergency contact, a detail he never updated after their divorce years prior.
The episode reveals that Michael has been experiencing unexplained mood swings and memory lapses. A CT scan detects a small mass in his brain. Gretchen’s arrival forces a painful reunion, where she begins to question whether his personality change—which led to their separation—might have been caused by the undiagnosed tumor all along.
“Schull does what she does best — layers and layers of nuance that sneak up and destroy you. When Gretchen enters that exam area, the angst in the space is palpable,” noted a review of the episode.
The role, while brief, is a dramatic one that showcases Schull’s ability to convey deep emotion and complexity in a short amount of screen time.
Episode Release Details and Global Streaming Times
The Pitt Season 2 premiered on HBO Max on January 8, 2026. New episodes are released weekly every Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time / 6 p.m. Pacific Time. The season is scheduled to run for 15 episodes, with the finale set for April 16, 2026.
Episode 3, featuring Amanda Schull’s debut, became available for streaming on Thursday, January 22, 2026. For viewers around the world, the episode went live at these corresponding times:
- Canada: 9 p.m. ET
- India: 7:30 a.m. IST (January 23)
- Australia: 1 p.m. AEDT (January 23)
- New Zealand: 3 p.m. NZDT (January 23)
The series is not currently available in the United Kingdom, but that is expected to change when HBO Max launches there later in the year.
Fan Reactions to Her Performance
Early reactions to Schull’s performance have been highly positive. Fans and critics alike have praised her for bringing a heartfelt and grounded presence to the high-stakes medical drama.
Many viewers expressed excitement at seeing the Suits alum in a new role. On forum discussions, one fan wrote, “I liked seeing Amanda Schull in this, as a patient’s ex-wife. She came in annoyed and left the hospital moved by the state of her ex-husband.”
The critical review also highlighted the strength of her performance alongside co-star Fiona Dourif, who plays Dr. Cassie McKay:
“Both Schull and Dourif show this very well… She has the difficult job of making us care about this woman who just showed up in hour three of a three-hour journey with this sick man, who just received scary news about a brain tumor. And she goes above and beyond.”
This response underscores how Schull’s guest spot successfully added a layer of human emotion to the series’ intense medical cases.
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Where to Watch The Pitt Season 2
The Pitt is exclusively available to stream on HBO Max. The platform offers several subscription plans: a Basic plan with ads for $10.99 per month, a Standard plan for $18.49 per month, and a Premium plan for $22.99 per month. All previous episodes of Season 2, as well as the entire first season, are available on the service for subscribers to catch up.
The show has already been renewed for a third season, confirming its status as a standout hit for the streaming service. For fans of character-driven drama and medical series, The Pitt continues to be a must-watch.
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