Ratched is a psychological thriller series, set in the late 1940s, following the story of Nurse Mildred Ratched. She begins working at a psychiatric hospital in Northern California, where unsettling and disturbing experiments are conducted on the patients.
Mildred, with her calm exterior, seems like a perfect nurse, but as the series progresses, her dark and manipulative nature is revealed. She infiltrates the hospital with a hidden agenda, connected to a convicted murderer, who is later revealed to be her brother. The series explores their complex relationship and the lengths Ratched will go to in order to protect him.
The hospital is a central character in itself, with a disturbing history and a team of doctors engaged in unethical treatments. The show delves into the psychological effects of mental illness, exploring themes of manipulation, identity, and trauma, while revealing Ratched’s own troubled past.
Ratched is visually stunning, with vibrant colors contrasting the dark subject matter. It explores the origins of Nurse Ratched, a character first introduced in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, providing insight into how she became the cold and ruthless figure we know.
Ratched – TV Series – Trailer
