The addictive and adrenaline-fueled medical drama "The Pitt" is such a whirlwind that, once you really get into the thick of things, it becomes increasingly hard to remember how the first episode even started. That's because, unlike most medical dramas, "The Pitt" essentially unfolds in real time, with each episode standing in for an hour of a single, trauma-filled day at a fictional Pittsburgh hospital's emergency department. This only further contributes to the sense of events blurring together, especially as viewers find themselves hours-deep into the healthcare worker experience. Still, if you think back to the premiere episode's 7:00 am breath of fresh air, you may recall getting a glimpse of the real Pittsburgh skyline.

The hospital in "The Pitt" may be fake, but it's aesthetically inspired by a real Pittsburgh location, and a few key moments of the show were actually shot on location. For the most part, though,...