*The Pitt* is quickly becoming must-watch TV in our distracted, phone-obsessed era (well, aside from *The White Lotus*). While the gritty, post-COVID medical drama on Max doesn’t exactly inspire traditional fandom, its star—Noah Wyle, aka Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinovitch—is downright irresistible.

Not only has Wyle aged beautifully since his *ER* days (he’s tall, handsome, and bearded in a totally non-gross way), but Dr. Robby is also sharp enough to catch what others miss, authoritative enough to rein in unruly interns, and capable of running that Pittsburgh ER like a well-oiled machine.

Honestly, I haven’t been this obsessed with a TV doctor since my sixth-grade crush on *Grey’s Anatomy*’s Cristina Yang (and the many hours I spent watching YouTube compilations of her kissing various boyfriends—purely because I was *definitely* into those guys and not Yang herself, obviously). Unlike *Grey’s*, though, *The Pitt* doesn’t give us shirtless door-answering scenes or intern hookups. Dr. Robby is too focused on his job for that—and somehow, his professionalism just makes him hotter.

Turns out, I’m not the only one losing it over Dr. Robby lately. To understand why his scruffy, exhausted charm hits so hard, I asked seven people about their crushes on him. Here’s what they said:

**Meaghan, 40:**
“There’s something about how he’s both wildly competent under pressure (like he could *fix* me) and emotionally unraveled (*I* could fix him). He’s somehow both baby and daddy at once. And the fact that you can watch the *ER* pilot and see him as a young doctor, imagining these shows exist in the same universe, feels weirdly poignant—even though they’re both formulaic procedurals. It’s like therapy: the structure of the episode lets me safely explore my love for Dr. Robby.”

**V, 32:**
“I love that he’s so worn down that my bare minimum would feel like five-star luxury.”

**Kelsey, 32:**
“Seeing competent, compassionate healthcare workers feels erotic in today’s world. But for me, it’s the hint of ‘dad bod’—he wears his age and experience with pride. He seems emotionally unfulfilled but without the arrogance or manipulative therapy-speak of a needy 30-something. You get the sense he’d be a good partner: a surrogate dad to his ex’s kid, maintains a healthy relationship with a coworker he almost had a baby with. The secret tattoos, dry humor, and ownership of his job add to it. He’s got ‘I could fix him’ energy, but he wouldn’t suddenly quit to become a DJ.”

**Adam, 27:**
“He’s a man who can handle a crisis without making it worse.”

**Seema, early 40s (a doctor):**
“I fell for him immediately. His calm in chaos, warmth with patients, and kindness to residents—he’s the mentor we all needed. Plus, he takes charge when necessary. And Noah Wyle’s still got it!”

**Michaela, 22:**
“He’s so competent yet vulnerable, which is rare for male characters. Also, the glasses. *So* hot.”

**Anonymous, queer perspective:**
“Look, I’m queer, so I say this with full self-awareness…””I’m grading on a curve, but it’s pretty rare to see a man on TV who’s highly skilled yet refuses to put up with arrogance or rudeness. Do I think many of the people obsessing over him might actually date someone who isn’t a straight cis man—where that mix of kindness, capability, and patience to teach is just the baseline? Absolutely.” —Mara, 36