Series synopsis
Ratched is an American mystery drama crime television series that premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2020. It ended on September 18, 2020. It was created by Evan Romansky. It stars Sarah Paulson, Finn Wittrock, Jon Jon Briones and Judy Davis.
In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness.
Premise
In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness.
Premise: You deserve someone to show you mercy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sarah Paulson as Mildred Ratched
- Finn Wittrock as Edmund Tolleson
- Jon Jon Briones as Richard Hanover
- Judy Davis as Betsy Bucket
- Cynthia Nixon as Gwendolyn Briggs
- Greg Winter as Father Dennis McMurtry
- Vincent D'Onofrio as George Wilburn
- Amanda Plummer as Louise
Supporting cast
- Alice Englert as Dolly
- Charlie Carver as Huck
- Sharon Stone as Lenore Osgood
- Corey Stoll as Charles Wainwright
Guest cast
- Alfred Rubin Thompson as Albert Alton
- Kirk Bovill as Prison Representative
- Patrick Duke Conboy as Burly Man
- Kaseen Elyse Buchholz as Blonde Woman
- Breck Denny as Burly Orderly
- Sammie Wayne as Reporter #2
- Clayton Farris as Reporter #1
- Jake McDermott as Attendant
- Jim Bentley as Maitre D'
- Carie Kawa as Secretary
- Aaron Jay Rome as Photographer #2
- Robert Henry as Photographer #1
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 18, 2020 | September 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Nurse Mildred Ratched seeks employment at Lucia State Hospital as it prepares to admit a new psychiatric patient: notorious killer Edmund Tolleson. |
September 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
Ice Pick Dr. Hanover demonstrates a cutting-edge procedure. Ratched visits a survivor of Edmund's massacre and joins Gwendolyn on an outing in Monterey. |
September 18, 2020 |
| 3 |
Angel of Mercy (1) When a woman from his past puts a price on his head, Hanover reveals a dark secret to Ratched. Nurse Bucket administers a brutal treatment. |
September 18, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2020 |
| Status | canceled |