Wikimedia Commons/The Pitt HBO Max Celebrity Creator addresses backlash over women of color's exits from The Pitt, calling it a "coincidence" and a "by-product of a diverse cast. April 18, 2026 AceShowbiz - Addressing recent backlash over the departure of multiple women of color from The Pitt, creator R. Scott Gemmill described the exits as "just a coincidence." The controversy intensified after the season 2 finale aired on Thursday, April 16, marking the final appearance of Supriya Ganesh's character, Dr. Samira Mohan.