Netflix UK Releases Trailer Key Art For Ratched

Netflix UK has released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming drama series Ratched. The psychological thriller is set to launch on the streaming platform later this year and is already generating strong interest. The release offers UK audiences their first extended look at the series.

Ratched is inspired by the iconic character Nurse Mildred Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The series serves as an origin story, exploring how the character evolves into the figure known from the classic novel and film. Netflix has described the show as a bold reimagining rather than a direct adaptation.

The series stars Sarah Paulson in the lead role, marking another collaboration between the actor and producer Ryan Murphy. Paulson plays Ratched as she begins working at a psychiatric hospital in the late 1940s. The trailer suggests a visually striking and unsettling tone as dark secrets begin to emerge.

Key art released alongside the trailer highlights the show’s stylised aesthetic. The imagery focuses on Paulson’s character with strong use of colour and period detail. Netflix said the visual approach reflects the psychological intensity at the heart of the story.

The supporting cast includes several high profile names, adding further weight to the production. Characters introduced in the trailer hint at power struggles corruption and moral ambiguity within the institution. The series appears to blend psychological horror with character driven drama.

Netflix UK said the release of the trailer marks the start of a wider promotional campaign. Further clips and behind the scenes material are expected in the run up to the premiere. The platform continues to position Ratched as one of its major drama launches.

Early reaction online has been mixed but highly engaged, with viewers praising the production design and performances. Some fans of the original story have expressed curiosity about the new interpretation. Discussion around the trailer has been active across social media platforms.

With the trailer and key art now released, Ratched is shaping up to be one of Netflix UK’s most talked about releases of the season. The series adds to the platform’s growing catalogue of high profile original dramas aimed at adult audiences.