Ratched (2020)

Ratched Short Brief

Ratched is a psychological thriller series that delves into the origins of Nurse Mildred Ratched, the infamous character from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Set in the late 1940s, the series follows Mildred as she begins working at a psychiatric hospital, where unsettling and experimental treatments on the mentally ill take place. Behind her polished exterior and composed demeanor, Mildred harbors dark secrets and a growing sinister side. As the story unfolds, her manipulation, cruelty, and thirst for control come to light, revealing how she evolves into the iconic, cold-hearted nurse. With stunning visuals, intense drama, and a chilling atmosphere, Ratched explores themes of power, trauma, and madness, offering a suspenseful and gripping portrayal of one woman's descent into villainy.