The Pitt's Sepideh Moafi Thinks Dr. Al-Hashimi Could Come Back 'Stronger' in Season 3

The actor discusses an emotional moment that was cut from the finale and what's next for her character.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:15am

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An abstract close-up image of a shattered, glittering car windshield, conveying the emotional turmoil and professional stakes facing the character of Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi in the medical drama series The Pitt.The shattering personal and professional challenges facing a doctor battling a resurgence of her childhood medical condition could lead to a powerful comeback in the next season of the hit medical drama.Defiance Today

In a new interview, actor Sepideh Moafi discusses an emotional moment that was cut from the season two finale of the medical drama series The Pitt, where her character Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi is facing threats to her medical career after experiencing a resurgence of the absence seizures she's battled since childhood. Moafi shares insights into her character's mindset and actions in the finale, and teases the possibility of Dr. Al-Hashimi coming back 'stronger' in the show's upcoming third season.

Why it matters

The Pitt is a popular medical drama series that has built a loyal fanbase, and the storyline surrounding Dr. Al-Hashimi's personal and professional struggles is a key narrative thread. Moafi's comments provide valuable behind-the-scenes context and foreshadowing about what viewers can expect for her character in future seasons.

The details

In the season two finale of The Pitt, Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, played by Sepideh Moafi, is facing threats to her medical career after revealing that she is experiencing a resurgence of the absence seizures she's battled since childhood. After seeking advice from a trusted colleague, Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch (Noah Wyle), Al-Hashimi is accused of putting patients in danger and told she shouldn't even drive a car. Moafi reveals that a call between Al-Hashimi and her ex-husband, which was an emotional moment, was ultimately cut from the finale episode. Despite the challenges, Moafi says her character defiantly gets in her car, knowing the risks, in an act of defiance.

  • The season two finale of The Pitt aired on April 16, 2026.

The players

Sepideh Moafi

The 40-year-old Iranian-American actor who plays Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi on the medical drama series The Pitt.

Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi

A senior attending physician at the fictional Pitt Hospital who is facing professional and personal challenges due to a resurgence of the absence seizures she's battled since childhood.

Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch

A trusted colleague of Dr. Al-Hashimi who she seeks advice from, but who also threatens her medical license.

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What they’re saying

“'The way he acts and reacts and punishes her for it is her worst nightmare. Everything that she's feared her whole entire life is confirmed, right? 'If I'm honest about this, then I will lose everything.''”

— Sepideh Moafi, Actor

“'She gets in the car in an act of defiance because she would never do this on any other day. She knows that she's had two seizures, and while that doesn't threaten her medical license—even though Robby is threatening her license—it does compromise her position as a driver. She's been through this before, but it's almost as if she's being pulled into her childhood or something. She stomps her feet and says, 'Fuck you, I can do this.''”

— Sepideh Moafi, Actor

What’s next

Moafi teases the possibility of Dr. Al-Hashimi coming back 'stronger' in the show's upcoming third season, hinting at further developments in the character's personal and professional struggles.

The takeaway

The Pitt's season two finale sets up an intriguing storyline for Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, with the character facing significant challenges but also exhibiting a defiant spirit that could lead to her emerging 'stronger' in future episodes. Moafi's insights provide valuable context for fans anticipating the show's third season.