Will ‘The Pitt’ Characters Dr. Langdon and Dr. King Find Romance in Season 3? Fans Think So—but Here’s What the Cast Says
Fans see sparks between Langdon and King—but the truth may surprise you
Key Takeaways
- 'The Pitt' Season 2 recently concluded, with Season 3 on the way.
- Fans of the show have been rallying for Dr. Langdon and Dr. King to get together.
- Patrick Ball and Taylor Dearden have shared their thoughts on the matter.
If you’re looking for hospital-set romance and forbidden love affairs, The Pitt might not be the medical drama you’re looking for—but that doesn’t mean fans of the show haven’t come up with some wild theories about fan favorite characters crushing on one another. When it comes to shows with loyal fandoms like this one, folks “shipping” their favorite figures with one another is nothing new, and on The Pitt, we’ve seen it big time with Dr. Mel King, brought expertly to life by Taylor Dearden, and Dr. Frank Langdon, portrayed by Patrick Ball.
While there’s no denying that there’s on-screen chemistry between these two cast members, could Dr. King and Dr. Langdon ever truly be a romantic item? Are the writers playing the long game, setting things up for the duo down the line? Or is it good old-fashioned fan fun? Here, we break down their dynamic and what fans have said about the potential Pitt romance between Dr. Langdon and Dr. King.
Dr. King and Dr. Langdon shippers love this duo
Dr. King is introduced in The Pitt Season 1 as a second-year resident, and she quickly takes a liking to Ball’s Dr. Langdon. Ultimately, the dynamic between Dr. King and Dr. Langdon is written as a mentor-mentee relationship, with King having a great amount of respect for Langdon, who shows her a different level of understanding and patience compared to some of her other colleagues—but that hasn’t stopped fans from reading between the lines. So, could King and Langdon ever really be a thing?
In an interview with CBS Mornings, Patrick Ball shared his take, emphasizing that the relationship between this duo was merely platonic. “I think it’s rare that you get to see a completely platonic and healthy friendship between the genders like that. I think it’s a really lovely friendship that they have.” And the biggest detail fans like to overlook in favor of this romance? “Langdon is very happily married.”
As for Taylor Dearden, she opened up about how she viewed her character in conversation with Glamour, and it also doesn’t necessarily lead to a love story with Dr. Langdon. “I always saw Mel as someone who is not romantic—as actually genuinely asexual—and friendship is the most important thing for her. That flirtation, romance, that aspect is not really a part of her, but it’s also hard to make that decision without consulting the writers and seeing what direction they want to go in.”
And where exactly do the writers stand? Prior to Season 2, showrunner R. Scott Gemmill revealed that he had seen what folks were saying, telling Hello!, “I think that stuff always surprises me because a lot of times it’s not intrinsic in the writing.” He continued, “The friendship and the mentorship and the relationships are there for the characters, but then the audience takes it to the nth degree sometimes. But as long as they are intrigued and happy and enjoying the project, it’s okay.”
Fans are divided, but shippers are holding out hope
Though some fans of The Pitt don’t see how Dr. King and Dr. Langdon could have romantic feelings for one another, others feel their chemistry is obvious. “Langdon is consistently the only person who notices when Mel is uncomfortable and takes steps to fix it. He checks in on her frequently to ask if she’s okay,” explained one fan on Reddit. “I don’t care for it, but I can see why people do. They obviously have incredible chemistry, Langdon helps her ease up a little and he genuinely enjoys working with her and they’re like, the ‘bad boy-nerdy girl’ trope if you squint your eyes a little, just in a hyper-realistic and very professional environment,” explained another contributor.
Wherever you might stand, only time will tell what’s to come in The Pitt Season 3, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.
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