Ratched

2020 · TV Series · TV-MA · ★ 7.6 · 56% critics

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Set in 1947, this origins story follows a nurse’s rise from caregiver to a terrifying force within the mental health care system. As her choices grow darker, the series tracks her unsettling progression through institutions and patient care.

Based on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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Streaming on Netflix.

7 hours to watch · 8 episodes.

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Details

Years: 2020
Release date: 2020-09-18
Network: Netflix
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 56/100
TMDB rating: 7.6/10 (1,249 votes)

About

If you enjoy American Horror Story–style thrills and character-driven psychological tension, Ratched delivers big mood and stylish visuals; Not for you if you want strict realism, airtight plotting, or a close match to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest or Them.

Pros: noir-inspired atmosphere; standout lead performance; striking costumes and colors | Cons: inconsistent writing; plot holes complaints; mixed ending reactions