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Ratched

2020Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic506.3Rotten Tomatoes61%69%

A nostalgic, eerie mystery series about history and the mind, with standout visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E4 "Angel of Mercy: Part Two" 7.9

Episodes

7.6

Story

You deserve someone to show you mercy.

In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness.

Feels like

  • Gothic Psychological Thriller
  • Stylized Period Drama
  • Dark Origin Story
  • Institutional Horror
  • Camp Aesthetic
  • Mental Health Exploration
  • Retro-Noir Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Visually Opulent

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ryan Murphy, Michael Uppendahl, Jessica Yu
Written by
Ian Brennan, Evan Romansky, Jennifer Salt
Produced by
Eric Kovtun, Eryn Krueger-Mekash, Tanase Popa
Music by
Mac Quayle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 18, 2020 · September 18, 2020 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 2020
Last aired
September 18, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Cruel and Unusual Death, Too Dumb to Live, The Big Damn Kiss +9

  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • Enemy Eats Your Lunch
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Gay Bar Reveal
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Forced Euthanasia
  • Karmic Death
  • During the War
  • Gory Discretion Shot

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ratched?"

Questions about Ratched

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ratched?

Netflix

In the United States, Ratched streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Ratched worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (56).

Will I feel good after watching Ratched?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Ratched good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Ratched use?

Cruel and Unusual DeathToo Dumb to LiveThe Big Damn KissEnemy Eats Your LunchAll Girls Want Bad BoysGay Bar RevealDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentVillain ProtagonistForced EuthanasiaKarmic DeathDuring the WarGory Discretion Shotand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Cruel and Unusual Death, Too Dumb to Live, and The Big Damn Kiss.