Is Ratched show scary?

Is Ratched show scary?

Like American Horror Story before it, Ratched is unflinchingly violent and sexual as it exploits the follies of mid-century mental health care, exposing the more perverse "treatments" in a way that's both compelling and deeply distressing.

Is Ratched dark?

Netflix's Ratched is a dark thriller type show with some serious American Horror Story vibes. Sarah Paulson kills the iconic role, no pun intended.

Is Ratched like American Horror Story?

Ratched, unlike many Ryan Murphy shows, manages to restrain itself to just eight episodes. This not only works to keep the plot fairly tightly wound -- without all of the divergences that one sees in the likes of American Horror Story -- but it also allows the viewer to spend more time with Mildred.

Is Ratched bad or good?

Ratched is a gruesome origins story featuring a diabolical performance from Sarah Paulson. But, says critic Luke Buckmaster, the entire premise of the show is wrong—because Nurse Ratched was never a villain.

Is Nurse Ratched a spin off of American horror story?

So, is Ratched related to American Horror Story? Ratched and American Horror Story are not connected. Despite having a considerable crossover in their casting department, with both series drawing from Murphy's stable of regular performers, the two series don't have any known continuity crossover.