The story begins in 1947 when Mildred Ratched (Sarah Paulson) arrives in Northern California to seek employment at Lucia State Hospital, a leading psychiatric facility. On the surface, she is the image of a perfectly dedicated, professional nurse. However, her presence at the hospital is a calculated move to infiltrate the system and rescue her foster brother, Edmund Tolleson (Finn Wittrock), a notorious killer being held there for a psychiatric evaluation.
As Mildred manipulates her way into the facility, she encounters an eccentric cast of characters: Ratched - Season 1
The press secretary for the Governor, who becomes a romantic interest for Mildred, revealing a more compassionate and vulnerable side of her character. Visuals and Style The story begins in 1947 when Mildred Ratched