The leads in Ratched are Sarah Paulson as Nurse Mildred Ratched, Finn Wittrock as Edmund Tolleson, and Cynthia Nixon as Gwendolyn Briggs, in this psychological thriller series.
Main cast
- Nurse Mildred RatchedSarah Paulson1Main
- Edmund TollesonFinn Wittrock1Main
- Gwendolyn BriggsCynthia Nixon1Main
- Dr. Richard HanoverJon Jon Briones1Main
- Huck FinniganCharlie Carver1Main
Supporting cast
- Lenore OsgoodSharon Stone1Supp
- Betsy BucketJudy Davis1Supp
- Charles WainwrightCorey Stoll1Supp
- Louise BucketAmanda Plummer1Supp
- DollySophie Okonedo1Supp
- Harold ‘Harry’ T. StonewallVincent D’Onofrio1Supp
Guest & voice
- Nurse Lily CartwrightAnnie Starke1Guest
- Governor WilburnRobert Curtis Brown1Guest
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About this cast
Ratched is a 2020 Netflix psychological thriller series that serves as a prequel to *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest*, created by Evan Romansky and developed by Ryan Murphy. It follows Mildred Ratched’s early career as a nurse at a psychiatric hospital in 1947, where she manipulates her way into power.
FAQs
Who plays Nurse Mildred Ratched in Ratched?
Sarah Paulson plays Nurse Mildred Ratched in Ratched.
Is Ratched based on a real person?
No, Ratched is a fictional prequel to the novel and film *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest*. The character Mildred Ratched was created by author Ken Kesey.
Will there be a second season of Ratched?
As of 2025, Netflix has not renewed Ratched for a second season, but the series was originally intended as a limited series.Source: Wikipedia
What is the setting of Ratched?
Ratched is set in 1947 at a psychiatric hospital in northern California, focusing on the rise of the manipulative Nurse Ratched.
Who is the showrunner for Ratched?
The showrunner and co-executive producer is Ryan Murphy, alongside producers Sarah Paulson and Ian Brennan.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026