Netflix have revealed their official audience figures for Ratched, Ryan Murphy’s new prequel series based on the iconic villain from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
According to the streaming service, the series was viewed by 48 million members in its first 28 days, making it their biggest original first season of 2020.
American Horror Story veteran Sarah Paulson, who received widespread critical acclaim for her portrayal of the title character, celebrated the news, calling it “absolutely mindblowing”. “I am so grateful to each and every one of you for your willingness to dive into the world of #Ratched, embracing Mildred, and making her yours,” she wrote on Instagram. “So often the joy of making the thing is in the doing — and is one’s