After four years, what has long been suspected, has been confirmed. Despite an initial two-season order, Ratched, Ryan Murphy ‘s asylum drama series starring Sarah Paulson in the title role, has been canceled after one season at Netflix.

“Ratched” has been canceled after one season at Netflix, according to the series’ star Sarah Paulson. In a video posted on X, Paulson was asked by a fan whether the show, which initially was greenlit with a two-season order, would return for its second season, to which she replied: “No.”