In October 2017, Hollywood became the story. The New York Times’ blockbuster investigation of Harvey Weinstein shook the entertainment industry, unleashing a torrent of stories about harassment, abusive bosses, and exploitative power dynamics. The vast majority of victims who came forward were women, but just three weeks into what is now known as the #MeToo era, actor Anthony Rapp (Rent, Star Trek: Discovery) spoke out against Kevin Spacey, accusing the Oscar winner of drunkenly molesting him when he was 14 years old. Rapp said he wanted to “shine another light on the...
- 5/3/2024
- by Louis Staples
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Richard Gadd, the creator and star of hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has faced questions about his professional conduct after dating a transgender actress who auditioned for his show.
The actor was investigated and ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing by Baby Reindeer producer Clerkenwell Films after a romantic liaison in 2021 with Reece Lyons, who was interested in playing the role of Gadd’s ex-girlfriend Teri in the stalker drama.
Lyons went public with her experience on Twitter (now X) soon after Baby Reindeer premiered. She did not name Gadd or directly reference Baby Reindeer, but Deadline has verified his identity. Gadd declined to comment, while Lyons did not wish to comment beyond her X thread.
Lyons made clear that she does not believe she was a victim of abuse, but said she was “hurt” by Gadd “conflating a work opportunity with a dating dynamic.” Clerkenwell Films concluded that Gadd had acted appropriately,...
The actor was investigated and ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing by Baby Reindeer producer Clerkenwell Films after a romantic liaison in 2021 with Reece Lyons, who was interested in playing the role of Gadd’s ex-girlfriend Teri in the stalker drama.
Lyons went public with her experience on Twitter (now X) soon after Baby Reindeer premiered. She did not name Gadd or directly reference Baby Reindeer, but Deadline has verified his identity. Gadd declined to comment, while Lyons did not wish to comment beyond her X thread.
Lyons made clear that she does not believe she was a victim of abuse, but said she was “hurt” by Gadd “conflating a work opportunity with a dating dynamic.” Clerkenwell Films concluded that Gadd had acted appropriately,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Itvx will stream comedy shows live from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August, and here are the details.
The Edinburgh Fringe is one of the greatest arts festivals in the world. Each year in August, artists, comedians, writers, performers, musicians and everybody inbetween descend on the Royal Mile to sell their shows to passing punters.
Television series like Phoebe Waller Bridge’s Fleabag and Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer, which is quickly becoming one of the most popular shows on Netflix, began life as Edinburgh Fringe shows. In 2004, director Annie Griffin made the micro budget dark comedy Festival. Set and filmed at the Fringe, it starred Stephen Mangan as an arrogant comedian.
Streaming platform Itvx has commissioned four hour-long episodes of Itvx Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Live, which will broadcast live from the arts festival. Each show will focus on specially curated compilation shows in which performers will present highlights from their festival shows.
The Edinburgh Fringe is one of the greatest arts festivals in the world. Each year in August, artists, comedians, writers, performers, musicians and everybody inbetween descend on the Royal Mile to sell their shows to passing punters.
Television series like Phoebe Waller Bridge’s Fleabag and Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer, which is quickly becoming one of the most popular shows on Netflix, began life as Edinburgh Fringe shows. In 2004, director Annie Griffin made the micro budget dark comedy Festival. Set and filmed at the Fringe, it starred Stephen Mangan as an arrogant comedian.
Streaming platform Itvx has commissioned four hour-long episodes of Itvx Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Live, which will broadcast live from the arts festival. Each show will focus on specially curated compilation shows in which performers will present highlights from their festival shows.
- 5/3/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer finds stand-up comedian Donny (Gadd) living with his ex-girlfriend’s mother (Nina Sosanya) and working at a Camden pub to supplement his failing career. When, one day, Martha (Jessica Gunning), an overweight middle-aged woman who claims to be a successful lawyer but can’t afford a cup of tea, sits down at the bar, Donny offers it to her on the house. That cup of tea will initiate a years-long “relationship” that will initially flatter Donny’s ego but later prove to be both degrading and petrifying.
The series was adapted from Gadd’s autobiographical one-man stage show of the same name, and the actor-writer lends Donny such a piercingly unique voice. Gadd narrates his own horror story with a snappy matter-of-factness, like he’s reluctant to ruminate on one stomach-churning detail for too long before moving on to the next, and a self-awareness that’s never navel-gazing.
The series was adapted from Gadd’s autobiographical one-man stage show of the same name, and the actor-writer lends Donny such a piercingly unique voice. Gadd narrates his own horror story with a snappy matter-of-factness, like he’s reluctant to ruminate on one stomach-churning detail for too long before moving on to the next, and a self-awareness that’s never navel-gazing.
- 5/2/2024
- by Amelia Stout
- Slant Magazine
Prolific author Stephen King was such a fan of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer that he penned an entire article praising the show, calling it “one of the best things” he’s ever seen. In an article for the U.K.’s Times, King said a friend had recommended the hit series to him, saying it made Misery, both the book and the film, “look like a kids’ cartoon.” “Like 13.3 million other Netflix subscribers, I tried it and found myself sucked in, unable to look away,” King wrote. “My first thought was to thank God my novel came first, or people would assume I’d stolen it from Richard Gadd.” Baby Reindeer, written by and starring Richard Gadd, centers on Gadd’s Donny Dunn, a struggling stand-up comedian who takes pity on a lonely woman, Martha (Jessica Gunning), at the bar where he works. This brief encounter soon spirals into a months-long...
- 5/2/2024
- TV Insider
Netflix’s newest drama-thriller is trending on Netflix as it tells the true story of Scottish Comedian Richard Gadd and his experience with a stalker using dark comedy. The series received tremendous praise from critics for being deeply unsettling while using dark humor to its benefit. Even Stephen King couldn’t help himself from singing praise for the show.
Netflix’s Baby ReindeerWriting a review of the miniseries for the London Times, Stephen King recalled how a friend of his told him that Baby Reindeer made his book look like it was made for children. Needless to say, the author was intrigued and couldn’t bring himself to look away from the screen once he started watching.
Stephen King Sings Heavy Praise for Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning in Baby Reindeer
On May 1st, Stephen King took to his X account to state that he couldn’t believe...
Netflix’s Baby ReindeerWriting a review of the miniseries for the London Times, Stephen King recalled how a friend of his told him that Baby Reindeer made his book look like it was made for children. Needless to say, the author was intrigued and couldn’t bring himself to look away from the screen once he started watching.
Stephen King Sings Heavy Praise for Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning in Baby Reindeer
On May 1st, Stephen King took to his X account to state that he couldn’t believe...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
It is the spring of “Baby Reindeer.” Netflix’s addictive limited series about a struggling comedian (Richard Gadd) working at a bar who makes the biggest mistake of his life when he gives a lonely woman (Jessica Gunning) a cup of tea on the house is the most watched series currently on the streamer and viewership is growing. And the fact that it’s based on a true story, makes “Baby Reindeer” even more creep and chilling. It’s a must-see voyeur thriller.
The same was true in the fall of 1987 with Adrian Lyne’s “Fatal Attraction.” Audiences flocked to the hard R-rated thriller which starred a wild-haired Glenn Close as an editor with a publishing company who has one-night stand with a happily married attorney (Michael Douglas) whose wife and daughter are out of town. Though it’s “understood” that it’s just a fling, Close’s Alex just won’t let go.
The same was true in the fall of 1987 with Adrian Lyne’s “Fatal Attraction.” Audiences flocked to the hard R-rated thriller which starred a wild-haired Glenn Close as an editor with a publishing company who has one-night stand with a happily married attorney (Michael Douglas) whose wife and daughter are out of town. Though it’s “understood” that it’s just a fling, Close’s Alex just won’t let go.
- 5/2/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Does your Apple TV+ membership come and go with new seasons of “Ted Lasso”? [Jeff Foxworthy Voice:] Then you might be a “Show-Chaser.”
Serial churners are so 2023 — 2024 is the year of the show-chaser, according to research firm Antenna. These folks currently may be out hunting baby reindeer. In its first four days of availability, “Baby Reindeer” was viewed 2.6 million times, according to Netflix. The following week, its first full one, the limited series from (and starring) Richard Gadd exploded to 13.3 million views — more than a five-fold increase. That tally nearly doubled the next week to 22 million views.
“Baby Reindeer” is a sensation fueled by word of mouth — and by word on TikTok — the type that could singlehandedly bring Netflix some new subscribers. But these hypothetical members are not very likely to stick around; they’re show-chasers, an (at least) semi-undesirable subset of serial churners.
A show-chaser may be an Apple...
Serial churners are so 2023 — 2024 is the year of the show-chaser, according to research firm Antenna. These folks currently may be out hunting baby reindeer. In its first four days of availability, “Baby Reindeer” was viewed 2.6 million times, according to Netflix. The following week, its first full one, the limited series from (and starring) Richard Gadd exploded to 13.3 million views — more than a five-fold increase. That tally nearly doubled the next week to 22 million views.
“Baby Reindeer” is a sensation fueled by word of mouth — and by word on TikTok — the type that could singlehandedly bring Netflix some new subscribers. But these hypothetical members are not very likely to stick around; they’re show-chasers, an (at least) semi-undesirable subset of serial churners.
A show-chaser may be an Apple...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Richard Gadd’s mini-series Baby Reindeer has provoked a woman who claims that she is the real-life inspiration behind the subject in the show and is being portrayed as Gadd’s stalker. The project is based on the lead star’s true-to-life encounter with a woman who fell quite obsessed with him after he offered her a drink.
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
Fiona Harvey, the woman who came forward, is planning to sue Netflix after she claimed she has been defamed and that Gadd is basking in his newfound fortune and fame.
Fiona Harvey Comes Forward To Slam Richard Gadd And Netflix
Baby Reindeer showed how Jessica Gunning’s Martha, the alleged stalker, sent Richard Gadd “41,000 emails, 744 tweets, 100 pages of letters and 350 hours of voicemails over a four-year reign of terror,” as per The Sun. Fiona Harvey, on the other hand, claimed that she is a lawyer and she will file a case against Netflix.
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
Fiona Harvey, the woman who came forward, is planning to sue Netflix after she claimed she has been defamed and that Gadd is basking in his newfound fortune and fame.
Fiona Harvey Comes Forward To Slam Richard Gadd And Netflix
Baby Reindeer showed how Jessica Gunning’s Martha, the alleged stalker, sent Richard Gadd “41,000 emails, 744 tweets, 100 pages of letters and 350 hours of voicemails over a four-year reign of terror,” as per The Sun. Fiona Harvey, on the other hand, claimed that she is a lawyer and she will file a case against Netflix.
- 5/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Baby Reindeer has been a major success for Netflix, which should be no surprise considering the topics that modern viewers latch onto such as mental health and stalking. And while creator Richard Gadd did intend to shed a light on both without exploiting either, this may be backfiring, as the supposed real-life inspiration is considering legal action, claiming, “I’m the victim. He’s written a bloody show about me.”
As per The Daily Mail, the unnamed woman stated, “He’s using Baby Reindeer to stalk me now,” adding that Gadd had turned to “bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune.”
As for just who the woman is, Gadd has been adamant that he wants fans to stop trying to work out the identities of the Baby Reindeer subjects, saying they are only doing a disservice to the miniseries. Yet, that certainly hasn’t stopped people from doing the research.
As per The Daily Mail, the unnamed woman stated, “He’s using Baby Reindeer to stalk me now,” adding that Gadd had turned to “bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune.”
As for just who the woman is, Gadd has been adamant that he wants fans to stop trying to work out the identities of the Baby Reindeer subjects, saying they are only doing a disservice to the miniseries. Yet, that certainly hasn’t stopped people from doing the research.
- 5/1/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Baby Reindeer has taken over Netflix.
Richard Gadd’s breakout stalker series was already No. 1 on the streamer’s English-language TV list and, not only did it retain that title for the second week in a row, its viewership shot up to 22M views from April 22 to April 28.
The series, which is loosely based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker, was easily the most-watched title of the week. It was also leagues above the No. 2 series for this week, which was Dead Boy Detectives.
That series, adapted from Neil Gaiman’s comics, drew 3.1M views after debuting over the weekend.
Elsewhere on the TV list, The Gentlemen and 3 Body Problem are still going strong with 2.3M and 2.2M views, respectively. Both are still quite a ways away from Netflix’s most popular list.
It’s unlikely either will reach that threshold during their premiere windows, though The Gentlemen...
Richard Gadd’s breakout stalker series was already No. 1 on the streamer’s English-language TV list and, not only did it retain that title for the second week in a row, its viewership shot up to 22M views from April 22 to April 28.
The series, which is loosely based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker, was easily the most-watched title of the week. It was also leagues above the No. 2 series for this week, which was Dead Boy Detectives.
That series, adapted from Neil Gaiman’s comics, drew 3.1M views after debuting over the weekend.
Elsewhere on the TV list, The Gentlemen and 3 Body Problem are still going strong with 2.3M and 2.2M views, respectively. Both are still quite a ways away from Netflix’s most popular list.
It’s unlikely either will reach that threshold during their premiere windows, though The Gentlemen...
- 4/30/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoilers ahead!
Since premiering on Netflix this month, Baby Reindeer has taken the world by storm, following its shocking, hilarious, painful, and devastating narrative. While a work of fiction, the story took inspiration from the series creator and lead Richard Gadd’s real-life experiences of being stalked and abused during his 20s, and his one-man stage show.
Per Gadd, the ending of the show is the most truthful scene in the acclaimed drama, as the actor stressed that it delved into a side of abuse that isn’t often explored in television.
Baby Reindeer’s Ending Is the Most Truthful Scene in the Entire Series
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer | Credit: Netflix
In her final voicemail, Martha, Donny’s stalker, revealed that she too was a victim of abuse herself, as she grew up in a volatile household. Martha recalled that a small stuffed baby reindeer used to comfort her...
Since premiering on Netflix this month, Baby Reindeer has taken the world by storm, following its shocking, hilarious, painful, and devastating narrative. While a work of fiction, the story took inspiration from the series creator and lead Richard Gadd’s real-life experiences of being stalked and abused during his 20s, and his one-man stage show.
Per Gadd, the ending of the show is the most truthful scene in the acclaimed drama, as the actor stressed that it delved into a side of abuse that isn’t often explored in television.
Baby Reindeer’s Ending Is the Most Truthful Scene in the Entire Series
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer | Credit: Netflix
In her final voicemail, Martha, Donny’s stalker, revealed that she too was a victim of abuse herself, as she grew up in a volatile household. Martha recalled that a small stuffed baby reindeer used to comfort her...
- 4/30/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
On April 11, the miniseries Baby Reindeer was released on Netflix. It was created by stand-up comedian Richard Gadd, who played the lead role, and the plot is based on a shocking episode of his biography. That is, the approach is roughly the same as in the tragicomic Fleabag by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. In the case of Baby Reindeer, however, the balance between the funny and the scary tends to lean toward the latter.
This is not a thriller, but the show can be called disturbing or even rather uncomfortable. After all, Gadd is talking about stalking and mental problems, and at the same time he is rethinking his own biography through the most traumatic episodes of his life.
Baby Reindeer is a Realistic Portrayal of Psychological Trauma
Baby Reindeer shows a realistic picture: when simple communication for one person turns into an all-consuming obsession for another. At first, Donny simply refuses...
This is not a thriller, but the show can be called disturbing or even rather uncomfortable. After all, Gadd is talking about stalking and mental problems, and at the same time he is rethinking his own biography through the most traumatic episodes of his life.
Baby Reindeer is a Realistic Portrayal of Psychological Trauma
Baby Reindeer shows a realistic picture: when simple communication for one person turns into an all-consuming obsession for another. At first, Donny simply refuses...
- 4/30/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Every day when we log on to Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, or any other social media platform, we see hundreds of posts obsessing over a celebrity. While it's fine to praise an artist and share their work online, the moment the online fangirling ends and the offline stalking begins, it gets serious.
Baby Reindeer has impressed so many viewers with its realistic portrayal of the horrors associated with stalking. Both Richard Gadd, who wrote the show and actually experienced what his character goes through, and Jessica Gunning, who portrayed stalker Martha, have done a phenomenal job.
And if you are wondering where else you could have seen her performance, here are some of the most important pieces of Jessica Gunning's filmography.
Doctor Who (2008)
When it comes to British actors and actresses, Doctor Who is the perfect marker of talent and success, so for Gunning to land a...
Baby Reindeer has impressed so many viewers with its realistic portrayal of the horrors associated with stalking. Both Richard Gadd, who wrote the show and actually experienced what his character goes through, and Jessica Gunning, who portrayed stalker Martha, have done a phenomenal job.
And if you are wondering where else you could have seen her performance, here are some of the most important pieces of Jessica Gunning's filmography.
Doctor Who (2008)
When it comes to British actors and actresses, Doctor Who is the perfect marker of talent and success, so for Gunning to land a...
- 4/30/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Hours before its final episode aired on Tuesday, April 23, FX’s “Shōgun” officially became Gold Derby’s predicted 2024 Best Limited Series Emmy winner, replacing the same network’s “Fargo.” This development has been brewing since late March, when our editors broke from the crowd by collectively making “Shōgun” their top choice in the category. Now, they are leading the charge for a fresh contender that is already threatening the new frontrunner’s path to victory.
Less than three weeks after its full series premiere, Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” stands as one of the streamer’s most popular 2024 programs with over 150 million global viewing hours and counting. Since being added to our predictions center last Monday, the buzzy, seven-part show has shot up in the main limited series race, surpassing Netflix’s “Ripley” and ultimately bumping Apple TV+’s “Masters of the Air” out of the forecasted lineup derived from the predictions of 2,000+ Gold Derby users.
Less than three weeks after its full series premiere, Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” stands as one of the streamer’s most popular 2024 programs with over 150 million global viewing hours and counting. Since being added to our predictions center last Monday, the buzzy, seven-part show has shot up in the main limited series race, surpassing Netflix’s “Ripley” and ultimately bumping Apple TV+’s “Masters of the Air” out of the forecasted lineup derived from the predictions of 2,000+ Gold Derby users.
- 4/30/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The real-life stalker who is portrayed in Netflix‘s Baby Reindeer is speaking out about how she’s been treated since the show was released. She says that she is extremely unhappy with how the show made her look and she’s considering taking legal action. Keep reading to find out what she has said since coming forth.
Real-Life Baby Reindeer Stalker Received Death Threats
The woman, who is played by Jessica Gunning in the Netflix series, gave her opinions on the show. Baby Reindeer is allegedly based on the real-life experiences of the show’s creator, Richard Gadd.
Although there were no real-life names used in Baby Reindeer, the woman on whom the character Martha is based has been receiving “death threats and abuse from Richard Gadd supporters.”
“He’s using Baby Reindeer to stalk me now,” she said in an interview with The Daily Mail. She then proceeded...
Real-Life Baby Reindeer Stalker Received Death Threats
The woman, who is played by Jessica Gunning in the Netflix series, gave her opinions on the show. Baby Reindeer is allegedly based on the real-life experiences of the show’s creator, Richard Gadd.
Although there were no real-life names used in Baby Reindeer, the woman on whom the character Martha is based has been receiving “death threats and abuse from Richard Gadd supporters.”
“He’s using Baby Reindeer to stalk me now,” she said in an interview with The Daily Mail. She then proceeded...
- 4/30/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
The Netflix series Baby Reindeer is the streaming service’s latest smash-hit show and everyone is talking about the crazy things that Richard Gadd went through in real-life.
Gadd created the series and plays Donny Dunn, a character inspired by himself and the actual experience he went through while being stalked by an older woman.
Jessica Gunning stars in the series as Martha, the woman who stalks Donny. Richard has explained that he changed details about the real-life Martha in an effort to make the character unrecognizable from the real person.
The alleged real Martha is now speaking out and she doesn’t sound happy about the show.
Keep reading to find out more…
The woman, whose name has not been revealed, spoke to Daily Mail and claims that Richard is now “bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune.” She says that she is receiving “death threats...
Gadd created the series and plays Donny Dunn, a character inspired by himself and the actual experience he went through while being stalked by an older woman.
Jessica Gunning stars in the series as Martha, the woman who stalks Donny. Richard has explained that he changed details about the real-life Martha in an effort to make the character unrecognizable from the real person.
The alleged real Martha is now speaking out and she doesn’t sound happy about the show.
Keep reading to find out more…
The woman, whose name has not been revealed, spoke to Daily Mail and claims that Richard is now “bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune.” She says that she is receiving “death threats...
- 4/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It's no news that every now and then a certain genre or subgenre becomes more popular than all the others. For a long time, the TV world followed the Westerns, but now it seems that true crime dramas are on the rise.
With the recent success of Netflix's drama Baby Reindeer, which follows Richard Gadd's real-life story of being stalked by a woman, several other true crime dramas have recently premiered on the platform.
But only one of them ended up right next to Baby Reindeer on Netflix's Global Top Chart, and that's the new investigative thriller called The Asunta Case. The miniseries unravels one of the most shocking true crimes committed in Spain.
What Is The Asunta Case About?
Created by Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira and Jon de la Cuesta, the series revolves around a family that includes a wealthy couple from Spain, Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra,...
With the recent success of Netflix's drama Baby Reindeer, which follows Richard Gadd's real-life story of being stalked by a woman, several other true crime dramas have recently premiered on the platform.
But only one of them ended up right next to Baby Reindeer on Netflix's Global Top Chart, and that's the new investigative thriller called The Asunta Case. The miniseries unravels one of the most shocking true crimes committed in Spain.
What Is The Asunta Case About?
Created by Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira and Jon de la Cuesta, the series revolves around a family that includes a wealthy couple from Spain, Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra,...
- 4/29/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
It took only a week for Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer to completely blow Netflix away — released earlier in April, the drama-thriller miniseries has been thriving on the streaming’s top and isn’t losing its ground anytime soon.
The show’s plot is based on a real-life creepy story and follows a stranded writer Donny chased by a female stalker after they once meet at a bar.
Now that Baby Reindeer is the main subject of everyone’s talks, the real story’s main face comes in — and she claims to be the one who inspired the most disturbing character in the whole show.
Baby Reindeer is created by and stars Richard Gadd whose life experience of being stalked and sexually assaulted becomes the main focus of the series. Martha Scott, who is portrayed by Jessica Gunning, makes her first appearance in there when she is seen very frustrated...
The show’s plot is based on a real-life creepy story and follows a stranded writer Donny chased by a female stalker after they once meet at a bar.
Now that Baby Reindeer is the main subject of everyone’s talks, the real story’s main face comes in — and she claims to be the one who inspired the most disturbing character in the whole show.
Baby Reindeer is created by and stars Richard Gadd whose life experience of being stalked and sexually assaulted becomes the main focus of the series. Martha Scott, who is portrayed by Jessica Gunning, makes her first appearance in there when she is seen very frustrated...
- 4/29/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The creator of the critically acclaimed series Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd, addressed questions surrounding his show during his interview with GQ. Speaking about the characters and the reality-based incidents that inspired his series, Gadd purposefully spoke about classic stalker films and how his show is different from them.
A still from Baby Reindeer (2024)
Speaking of Misery and Michael Douglas’ 1987 thriller Fatal Attraction as two of the most renowned stalker movies, Richard Gadd claimed to avoid the narrative used in them. Finding issue with the films’ “femme fatale” narrative, Gadd admitted refraining from the use of such tropes in his show.
Richard Gadd Isn’t a Fan of Michael Douglas’ Fatal Attraction
Associated with the critically acclaimed Netflix Original series Baby Reindeer, based on true incidents from his life, Richard Gadd sat to discuss his highly appreciated show with GQ. Initially beginning by addressing the daunting experience he had after the...
A still from Baby Reindeer (2024)
Speaking of Misery and Michael Douglas’ 1987 thriller Fatal Attraction as two of the most renowned stalker movies, Richard Gadd claimed to avoid the narrative used in them. Finding issue with the films’ “femme fatale” narrative, Gadd admitted refraining from the use of such tropes in his show.
Richard Gadd Isn’t a Fan of Michael Douglas’ Fatal Attraction
Associated with the critically acclaimed Netflix Original series Baby Reindeer, based on true incidents from his life, Richard Gadd sat to discuss his highly appreciated show with GQ. Initially beginning by addressing the daunting experience he had after the...
- 4/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
At 76 years old, Stephen King is a very active social media user, and it's not uncommon for him to share his thoughts on a particular movie or TV series with his readers.
But what is rare is a project that would truly shock him. And that's exactly what happened the other day, as King shared a raving opinion. What's more, our readers will be surprised to learn that the project that stunned King is not a supernatural horror series at all, as it is Netflix's new drama thriller Baby Reindeer.
Baby Reindeer's Colossal Ratings
When Baby Reindeer debuted on Netflix on April 11, 2024, it immediately made its way onto the list of the streaming service's most-watched shows worldwide. For the week of April 8-14, the series made its way into the Global Top 10, coming in at number five with 2.6 million unique views. Remarkably, it even outperformed the popular Ripley starring Andrew Scott.
But what is rare is a project that would truly shock him. And that's exactly what happened the other day, as King shared a raving opinion. What's more, our readers will be surprised to learn that the project that stunned King is not a supernatural horror series at all, as it is Netflix's new drama thriller Baby Reindeer.
Baby Reindeer's Colossal Ratings
When Baby Reindeer debuted on Netflix on April 11, 2024, it immediately made its way onto the list of the streaming service's most-watched shows worldwide. For the week of April 8-14, the series made its way into the Global Top 10, coming in at number five with 2.6 million unique views. Remarkably, it even outperformed the popular Ripley starring Andrew Scott.
- 4/29/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
The alleged real-life stalker depicted in Baby Reindeer has spoken out after fans of the hit Netflix series uncovered her identity. According to the Daily Mail, the unnamed woman is considering taking legal action for defamation against the show and its star and creator, Richard Gadd. Baby Reindeer centers on Gadd’s Donny Dunn, a struggling stand-up comedian who takes pity on a lonely woman, Martha (Jessica Gunning), at the bar where he works. This brief encounter soon spirals into a months-long saga of torment as Gadd finds out Martha is a serial stalker with a history of violence. The British series is based on something that happened to Gadd in real life, though he admitted elements were changed for legal and artistic reasons. In real life, Gadd’s stalker allegedly sent him 41,000 emails, 744 tweets, 100 pages of letters, and 350 hours of voicemails over multiple years. However, the alleged inspiration for...
- 4/29/2024
- TV Insider
Much like the real-life-inspired Netflix series Baby Reindeer, the story of Richard Gadd is also getting twisted and turned around. Being a comedian who found fame when he told the story of how he was stalked for two years, Gadd was loved by the world.
Turning his story into a Netflix miniseries, Baby Reindeer was born. With reports by Richard Gadd that the series is based on his real-life incidents involving a stalker, the world is quite hooked on to it. Well, the real-life alleged stalker stepped up and stated that it was actually Gadd who was stalking her for the past two years!
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
The Alleged Real-Life Stalker Says Baby Reindeer Is Not True!
In the Netflix miniseries, Gadd portrays the role of Donny. During the run of the series, Gadd is stalked by a woman named Martha throughout the course of two years. Based...
Turning his story into a Netflix miniseries, Baby Reindeer was born. With reports by Richard Gadd that the series is based on his real-life incidents involving a stalker, the world is quite hooked on to it. Well, the real-life alleged stalker stepped up and stated that it was actually Gadd who was stalking her for the past two years!
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
The Alleged Real-Life Stalker Says Baby Reindeer Is Not True!
In the Netflix miniseries, Gadd portrays the role of Donny. During the run of the series, Gadd is stalked by a woman named Martha throughout the course of two years. Based...
- 4/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
A Plea for Respect and Privacy As Baby Reindeer, a poignant Netflix series, captures the hearts and minds of viewers globally, its immediate success brings unintended consequences. Jessica Gunning, portraying the intense character of Martha, alongside the series creator Richard Gadd, has issued an urgent appeal to fans. The duo implores the audience to cease attempts at uncovering the real identity of the stalker known as ‘Martha’ in the show. Understanding the Boundaries of Art and Reality Gadd, who also stars in this harrowing series, exposes a deeply personal journey of being stalked, which inspired the show. According to Gadd’s
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- 4/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Netflix miniseries “Baby Reindeer” became a surprise hit following its release earlier this month, telling the story of a struggling standup comic who offers kindness to a woman at a pub — who then responds with intense stalking.
A woman, 58, who claims she is the real-life figure who inspired the fictionalized character “Martha” in “Baby Reindeer,” told the Daily Mail that writer-director Richard Gadd is “bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune.”
While inspired by real life, with the lead character based on Gadd, it’s not a documentary. Gadd has described it as “lightly fictionalized” and told GQ, “We’ve gone to such great lengths to disguise her to the point that I don’t think she would recognize herself.”
But he then asked the public to stop trying to guess who may or may not have inspired the story, writing on Instagram, “Please don’t...
A woman, 58, who claims she is the real-life figure who inspired the fictionalized character “Martha” in “Baby Reindeer,” told the Daily Mail that writer-director Richard Gadd is “bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune.”
While inspired by real life, with the lead character based on Gadd, it’s not a documentary. Gadd has described it as “lightly fictionalized” and told GQ, “We’ve gone to such great lengths to disguise her to the point that I don’t think she would recognize herself.”
But he then asked the public to stop trying to guess who may or may not have inspired the story, writing on Instagram, “Please don’t...
- 4/28/2024
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
The alleged real-life stalker from Baby Reindeer has spoken out following the show’s success on Netflix.
An unnamed woman, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s Martha in the new, popular series, told the Daily Mail she was considering legal action for defamation following the release of the Richard Gadd project.
Baby Reindeer follows Gadd’s Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Over the course of multiple years, she sent him more than 41,000 emails, 744 tweets, 100 pages of letters and 350 hours of voicemails.
While speaking with the tabloid, the woman insisted that Gadd was actually the one obsessed with her. “He’s using Baby Reindeer to stalk me now,” she said.
An unnamed woman, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s Martha in the new, popular series, told the Daily Mail she was considering legal action for defamation following the release of the Richard Gadd project.
Baby Reindeer follows Gadd’s Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Over the course of multiple years, she sent him more than 41,000 emails, 744 tweets, 100 pages of letters and 350 hours of voicemails.
While speaking with the tabloid, the woman insisted that Gadd was actually the one obsessed with her. “He’s using Baby Reindeer to stalk me now,” she said.
- 4/27/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Portraying mental health issues and trauma on-screen isn’t a walk in the park. There’s a responsibility in discussing these subjects, a delicacy that shouldn’t be underserved, and breakout “Baby Reindeer” star Jessica Gunning takes this to heart. In playing the lonely stalker Martha on the autobiographical Netflix TV series from comedian Richard Gadd, Gunning chased down the opportunity to care for this character.
Speaking to the Los Angeles Times recently, Gunning said, “I really thought, if this gets into the wrong hands and it ever gets played by an actress who sees her as scary, or plays a kind of crazy version of a stalker, I think you’d absolutely ruin what is such nuanced, careful, delicate storytelling.”
Gunning isn’t wrong. The plotting of “Baby Reindeer” is a high-wire act that deals in subject matters ranging from the struggles of success in absurdist comedy to sexual...
Speaking to the Los Angeles Times recently, Gunning said, “I really thought, if this gets into the wrong hands and it ever gets played by an actress who sees her as scary, or plays a kind of crazy version of a stalker, I think you’d absolutely ruin what is such nuanced, careful, delicate storytelling.”
Gunning isn’t wrong. The plotting of “Baby Reindeer” is a high-wire act that deals in subject matters ranging from the struggles of success in absurdist comedy to sexual...
- 4/27/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
This article contains spoilers for Baby Reindeer
Behind the epic saga of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer lies a brutal tale of one man’s truth and trauma. A story that is more fact than fiction, the true story that inspired the Netflix show is enough to send chills down the spine. As the author and actor of the show, Richard Gadd moves through life balancing the unfair cruelty bestowed on him, he takes ownership of his life by turning the tragedy into a dialogue on trauma and mental illness.
Baby Reindeer [Credit: Netflix]While Richard Gadd ponders the effects of truth and personal experience coloring the stories of every person around the world, fans ponder the extent of facts that went into crafting Baby Reindeer, even as the show blurs every line between fiction and reality.
The Real-Life Story That Inspired Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
The highly intimate story behind Baby Reindeer...
Behind the epic saga of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer lies a brutal tale of one man’s truth and trauma. A story that is more fact than fiction, the true story that inspired the Netflix show is enough to send chills down the spine. As the author and actor of the show, Richard Gadd moves through life balancing the unfair cruelty bestowed on him, he takes ownership of his life by turning the tragedy into a dialogue on trauma and mental illness.
Baby Reindeer [Credit: Netflix]While Richard Gadd ponders the effects of truth and personal experience coloring the stories of every person around the world, fans ponder the extent of facts that went into crafting Baby Reindeer, even as the show blurs every line between fiction and reality.
The Real-Life Story That Inspired Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
The highly intimate story behind Baby Reindeer...
- 4/27/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
It's a rare movie or TV series that comes along and captivates the audience with little more than dialogue.
Seven episodes of dialogue, in fact. Donny Dunn, the narrator and protagonist of Baby Reindeer, walks us through a brief period in his life, allegedly based on the real life of Richard Gadd, the architect of the series.
It's not an uplifting story. Then again, tales of sexual abuse, violent stalking, drugs, psychological self-harm, and random bouts of hypersexuality rarely are.
After spending nearly seven hours walking the dank, twisting corridors of Richard Gadd's hippocampus, some sparkling nuggets of humanity begin to show through the murky darkness.
The human side of the villain is so rare these days. It's what made Marvel's Thanos a surprisingly understandable character. He was evil beyond belief but understandable.
George R.R. Martin is famous (or perhaps infamous) for finding the grey areas in human thought and motivation.
Seven episodes of dialogue, in fact. Donny Dunn, the narrator and protagonist of Baby Reindeer, walks us through a brief period in his life, allegedly based on the real life of Richard Gadd, the architect of the series.
It's not an uplifting story. Then again, tales of sexual abuse, violent stalking, drugs, psychological self-harm, and random bouts of hypersexuality rarely are.
After spending nearly seven hours walking the dank, twisting corridors of Richard Gadd's hippocampus, some sparkling nuggets of humanity begin to show through the murky darkness.
The human side of the villain is so rare these days. It's what made Marvel's Thanos a surprisingly understandable character. He was evil beyond belief but understandable.
George R.R. Martin is famous (or perhaps infamous) for finding the grey areas in human thought and motivation.
- 4/27/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Baby Reindeer has been getting a lot of traction in communities across Hollywood. On top of the series’ stellar reviews, its immersive premise has hypnotized its viewers into obsession. The story follows Donny, who is faced with one of the most terrifying possibilities for many people; a stalker. As many fans have come to know, the concept of the show is based on the real-life experiences of Richard Gadd, who plays the protagonist and also created the series.
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
During the promotion of the series, the actor revealed that he was sexually assaulted and stalked in his twenties, which led to the creation of the show. Unfortunately, there was one aspect he did not see coming.
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Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
During the promotion of the series, the actor revealed that he was sexually assaulted and stalked in his twenties, which led to the creation of the show. Unfortunately, there was one aspect he did not see coming.
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- 4/27/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
There are few shows on television quite like “Baby Reindeer.” The fact that Richard Gadd’s dramatic miniseries dropped on Netflix with little to no promotion makes it feel even more distinct.
Based on Gadd’s autobiographical one-man show of the same name, the seven-episode series follows Donny Dunn, an aspiring standup comedian and current bartender who makes the grave mistake of offering a woman a cup of tea on the house. That nice gesture upends his world, as “Baby Reindeer” chronicles one woman’s growing obsession with him, the complexities of both having a stalker and being flattered by her attention, and how Donny’s view of himself came to be so low. Both unflinchingly honest and at times bizarre, the series follows in the footsteps of art such as Michaela Coel’s “I May Destroy You,” Hannah Gadsby’s “Nannette” and Abby McEnany’s “Work in Progress.”
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Based on Gadd’s autobiographical one-man show of the same name, the seven-episode series follows Donny Dunn, an aspiring standup comedian and current bartender who makes the grave mistake of offering a woman a cup of tea on the house. That nice gesture upends his world, as “Baby Reindeer” chronicles one woman’s growing obsession with him, the complexities of both having a stalker and being flattered by her attention, and how Donny’s view of himself came to be so low. Both unflinchingly honest and at times bizarre, the series follows in the footsteps of art such as Michaela Coel’s “I May Destroy You,” Hannah Gadsby’s “Nannette” and Abby McEnany’s “Work in Progress.”
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- 4/27/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Baby Reindeer has taken the world by storm. The Netflix drama about a stalker and her victim has been viewed more than 13 million times since its launch a fortnight ago, sitting at number one on the streamer’s chart in more than 30 countries including the UK and US.
This has inevitably prompted much internet speculation about the real identities of some of the figures given fictional names in the show, and while Richard Gadd – who wrote the show based on his own previous experience of being stalked, and stars as the main protagonist ‘Donny’ – has requested that people don’t try to work out who the people really are, the woman identified as the real-life ‘Martha’ has now spoken out to say she has received death threats and abuse from Gadd’s supporters.
The woman, whom the Daily Mail has interviewed without revealing her name, told the newspaper she believes...
This has inevitably prompted much internet speculation about the real identities of some of the figures given fictional names in the show, and while Richard Gadd – who wrote the show based on his own previous experience of being stalked, and stars as the main protagonist ‘Donny’ – has requested that people don’t try to work out who the people really are, the woman identified as the real-life ‘Martha’ has now spoken out to say she has received death threats and abuse from Gadd’s supporters.
The woman, whom the Daily Mail has interviewed without revealing her name, told the newspaper she believes...
- 4/27/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
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Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
Crown of antlers: Baby Reindeer, Netflix’s lightly fictionalized story of a comedian being pursued by a creepy stalker, has reigned over the cultural conversation in the UK and beyond this week. Created by Richard Gadd, the series has wowed critics with its sharp dialogue and gripping story. Viewers have agreed with the verdict. The drama from The End of the F***ing World producer Clerkenwell Films cemented its sleeper hit status by growing its audience by 64% in its second week on Netflix, meaning Episode 1 has been watched by nearly 5 million people in the UK. It’s a similar story elsewhere: Baby Reindeer surged to the top of Netflix’s English-language TV chart, racking up 13.3 million views in the week to April 21.
Unintended consequences:...
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Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
Crown of antlers: Baby Reindeer, Netflix’s lightly fictionalized story of a comedian being pursued by a creepy stalker, has reigned over the cultural conversation in the UK and beyond this week. Created by Richard Gadd, the series has wowed critics with its sharp dialogue and gripping story. Viewers have agreed with the verdict. The drama from The End of the F***ing World producer Clerkenwell Films cemented its sleeper hit status by growing its audience by 64% in its second week on Netflix, meaning Episode 1 has been watched by nearly 5 million people in the UK. It’s a similar story elsewhere: Baby Reindeer surged to the top of Netflix’s English-language TV chart, racking up 13.3 million views in the week to April 21.
Unintended consequences:...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
No one sets out to be an object of obsession.
On Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” when Martha (Jessica Gunning) enters the pub where down-and-out comedian Donny Dunn (show creator and writer Richard Gadd) works, she is looking downcast, like she’s trying to disappear. One simple cup of tea opens her up. It’s an act of kindness (or pity), but that’s all it takes for Donny to become her new fixation. Her interest in him unfolds in a montage of colorful outfits, badly applied pink lipstick and lies. She sends him tens of thousands of emails, ranging from the randy (“myy curtains r waitinfro yu they r readyy”) to the ranting (“i just had an egg”). She follows him home and sits outside his window for hours, pretends to be a hot-shot lawyer with politicians’ names in her phone and to own a penthouse in Belsize Park. Martha...
On Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” when Martha (Jessica Gunning) enters the pub where down-and-out comedian Donny Dunn (show creator and writer Richard Gadd) works, she is looking downcast, like she’s trying to disappear. One simple cup of tea opens her up. It’s an act of kindness (or pity), but that’s all it takes for Donny to become her new fixation. Her interest in him unfolds in a montage of colorful outfits, badly applied pink lipstick and lies. She sends him tens of thousands of emails, ranging from the randy (“myy curtains r waitinfro yu they r readyy”) to the ranting (“i just had an egg”). She follows him home and sits outside his window for hours, pretends to be a hot-shot lawyer with politicians’ names in her phone and to own a penthouse in Belsize Park. Martha...
- 4/25/2024
- by Anna Bogutskaya
- Indiewire
Baby Reindeer has burnished its status as a surprise Netflix hit by piling on viewers in its second week on the streaming service.
Episode 1 of Richard Gadd’s lightly fictionalized stalker story was watched by 3M viewers over the past seven days, according to official Barb figures supplied by overnights.tv.
This was a 64% increase on the show’s audience of 1.7M viewers in its first week on Netflix. The episode now has 4.7M viewers in total. A similar pattern could be seen across the rest of the series, which premiered on April 11.
Baby Reindeer has dominated online viewing in the UK over the past week, with all seven episodes topping the list of most-watched shows and films.
The 10 most-streamed shows in the UK in week to April 24
Baby Reindeer‘s performance in the UK is supported by viewing figures published by Netflix. The series topped Netflix’s English-language TV...
Episode 1 of Richard Gadd’s lightly fictionalized stalker story was watched by 3M viewers over the past seven days, according to official Barb figures supplied by overnights.tv.
This was a 64% increase on the show’s audience of 1.7M viewers in its first week on Netflix. The episode now has 4.7M viewers in total. A similar pattern could be seen across the rest of the series, which premiered on April 11.
Baby Reindeer has dominated online viewing in the UK over the past week, with all seven episodes topping the list of most-watched shows and films.
The 10 most-streamed shows in the UK in week to April 24
Baby Reindeer‘s performance in the UK is supported by viewing figures published by Netflix. The series topped Netflix’s English-language TV...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
This post contains spoilers for Baby Reindeer, which is now streaming on Netflix.
It takes less than two minutes into Netflix’s Baby Reindeer for the words “this is a true story” to appear onscreen. This simple phrase, when used in pop culture, adds an extra level of emotional weight that tales sold as wholly fictional don’t get: Sure, your imagination can invent something crazy, but can you believe this thing actually happened to someone?!?!
The lure of Based on a True Story is so powerful that many film...
It takes less than two minutes into Netflix’s Baby Reindeer for the words “this is a true story” to appear onscreen. This simple phrase, when used in pop culture, adds an extra level of emotional weight that tales sold as wholly fictional don’t get: Sure, your imagination can invent something crazy, but can you believe this thing actually happened to someone?!?!
The lure of Based on a True Story is so powerful that many film...
- 4/25/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Just as “Shōgun” wraps up, another limited series has entered the chat: “Baby Reindeer.” Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss Netflix’s breakout hit and whether it can put up a fight against new odds-on favorite “Shōgun.”
Adapted from Richard Gadd‘s autobiographical one-man show, “Baby Reindeer” has been a word-of-mouth success since quietly dropping on Netflix on April 11 After sitting atop the Netflix daily top 10 for days, the streamer confirmed on Monday that the series will be submitted at the Primetime Emmys. “Baby Reindeer” is currently in seventh place in the limited series odds, while Gadd, who plays a fictionalized version of himself named Donny, is in eighth place in the lead actor rankings. Supporting actress contenders Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha, Donny’s stalker, and Nava Mau, Donny’s love interest he meets on a trans dating site, are hovering...
Adapted from Richard Gadd‘s autobiographical one-man show, “Baby Reindeer” has been a word-of-mouth success since quietly dropping on Netflix on April 11 After sitting atop the Netflix daily top 10 for days, the streamer confirmed on Monday that the series will be submitted at the Primetime Emmys. “Baby Reindeer” is currently in seventh place in the limited series odds, while Gadd, who plays a fictionalized version of himself named Donny, is in eighth place in the lead actor rankings. Supporting actress contenders Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha, Donny’s stalker, and Nava Mau, Donny’s love interest he meets on a trans dating site, are hovering...
- 4/25/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Two new British series are doing more to electrify the current TV season than a whole streaming platform’s worth of star-studded dramas. Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer may have sent Netflix subscribers down a rabbit hole in search of wrongdoers, but it’s actually a bracingly compassionate look at survivors and their abusers. Camilla Whitehill’s Big Mood, which premiered April 19 on Tubi, similarly ventures into thorny territory with panache, only it keeps one foot firmly planted in comedy the whole time.
- 4/25/2024
- by Danette Chavez
- Primetimer
Two new British series are doing more to electrify the current TV season than a whole streaming platform’s worth of star-studded dramas. Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer may have sent Netflix subscribers down a rabbit hole in search of wrongdoers, but it’s actually a bracingly compassionate look at survivors and their abusers. Camilla Whitehill’s Big Mood, which premiered April 19 on Tubi, similarly ventures into thorny territory with panache, only it keeps one foot firmly planted in comedy the whole time.
- 4/25/2024
- by Danette Chavez
- Primetimer
Netflix’s surprise hit psychological dark comedy series Baby Reindeer is surprising people with its cute name and intensely dark story. Created by Richard Gadd, the Netflix series is based on Gadd’s autobiographical one-man show of the same name and it tells Gadd’s experience of being sexually assaulted in his 20s. Baby Reindeer stars Gadd in the lead role with Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Danny Kirrane, Hugh Coles, and Nina Sosanya starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the psychologically thrilling look on obsession and the rawness of the dark comedy in Baby Reindeer you should check out these similar shows next.
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You is a psychological crime thriller series created by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. Based on a novel series of the same name by Caroline Kepnes, the Netflix series follows the story of Joe Goldberg, a young...
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- 4/25/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Nava Mau has been seeing the positive response to Baby Reindeer and is reacting to it.
The star of the Netflix limited series who plays Teri, a trans woman Richard Gadd’s Donny meets on a dating site, shared a post on social media following the “overwhelming” reactions to the drama.
“Baby Reindeer has been out for one week, and the response has been overwhelming. Like whoa,” Mau shared on Instagram. “When I first read the script a couple years ago, I saw myself in Teri. I also saw myself in every single character. Richard’s writing invites us to embrace honesty—true, ground-shaking, walls-crumbling honesty. And the truth is that we’re all human after all.”
She continued, “I hope that every single person who worked on this feels as proud as I am. I’m so lucky that Teri belonged to me for just a little while. Now,...
The star of the Netflix limited series who plays Teri, a trans woman Richard Gadd’s Donny meets on a dating site, shared a post on social media following the “overwhelming” reactions to the drama.
“Baby Reindeer has been out for one week, and the response has been overwhelming. Like whoa,” Mau shared on Instagram. “When I first read the script a couple years ago, I saw myself in Teri. I also saw myself in every single character. Richard’s writing invites us to embrace honesty—true, ground-shaking, walls-crumbling honesty. And the truth is that we’re all human after all.”
She continued, “I hope that every single person who worked on this feels as proud as I am. I’m so lucky that Teri belonged to me for just a little while. Now,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
In the era of true crime in media, social media is abuzz following the release of Baby Reindeer on Netflix.
The series created by Richard Gadd is based on a true story based on Gadd’s own experiences. This has led internet sleuths to take into their own hands and uncover who the real-life characters could be, leading to wrongfully accusing innocent people.
Gadd is now breaking his silence and recently shared a message to viewers.
“People I love, have worked with, and admire (including Sean Foley) are unfairly getting caught up in speculation,” Gadd posted on Instagram Stories. “Please don’t speculate on who any of the real life people could be. That’s not the point of our show.”
Foley reshared Gadd’s statement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The director had previously shared that “police have been informed and are investigating all...
The series created by Richard Gadd is based on a true story based on Gadd’s own experiences. This has led internet sleuths to take into their own hands and uncover who the real-life characters could be, leading to wrongfully accusing innocent people.
Gadd is now breaking his silence and recently shared a message to viewers.
“People I love, have worked with, and admire (including Sean Foley) are unfairly getting caught up in speculation,” Gadd posted on Instagram Stories. “Please don’t speculate on who any of the real life people could be. That’s not the point of our show.”
Foley reshared Gadd’s statement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The director had previously shared that “police have been informed and are investigating all...
- 4/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The new Netflix limited series Baby Reindeer is the biggest new phenomenon on the streaming service and fans are trying to figure out the real story.
Baby Reindeer follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn’s (Richard Gadd) warped relationship with his female stalker (Jessica Gunning) and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deeply buried trauma.
Richard created the show based on his true story of being stalked, though he has already asked fans to not investigate the real story.
In a recent interview, Richard explained the character details that were changed from his real life and why he decided to make Martha unrecognizable from the real person.
Keep reading to find out more…
When asked what the real Martha would think of the show, Richard told GQ, “I honestly couldn’t speak as to whether she would watch it. Her reactions to things...
Baby Reindeer follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn’s (Richard Gadd) warped relationship with his female stalker (Jessica Gunning) and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deeply buried trauma.
Richard created the show based on his true story of being stalked, though he has already asked fans to not investigate the real story.
In a recent interview, Richard explained the character details that were changed from his real life and why he decided to make Martha unrecognizable from the real person.
Keep reading to find out more…
When asked what the real Martha would think of the show, Richard told GQ, “I honestly couldn’t speak as to whether she would watch it. Her reactions to things...
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Despite the movie’s creepy storyline, Baby Reindeer seems to be even more terrifying due to its specific aspects.
Netflix’s current immense hit, Baby Reindeer has been ruling over the whole streaming for around two weeks now — and its popularity doesn’t have any risks of decreasing anytime soon.
With the creepy plot based on a true and very terrifying story, the show seems to be some kind of loose modern version of Stephen King’s 1990 thriller Misery, but the former actually has all the reasons to be even more thrilling than the King of Horror’s story.
Created by Scottish writer Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer follows stranded author Donny who gets a job as a bartender while he needs to have his writing struggles sorted out. One evening Donny can’t help noticing a seemingly upset woman sitting at the bar stand and offers her a complimentary tea,...
Netflix’s current immense hit, Baby Reindeer has been ruling over the whole streaming for around two weeks now — and its popularity doesn’t have any risks of decreasing anytime soon.
With the creepy plot based on a true and very terrifying story, the show seems to be some kind of loose modern version of Stephen King’s 1990 thriller Misery, but the former actually has all the reasons to be even more thrilling than the King of Horror’s story.
Created by Scottish writer Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer follows stranded author Donny who gets a job as a bartender while he needs to have his writing struggles sorted out. One evening Donny can’t help noticing a seemingly upset woman sitting at the bar stand and offers her a complimentary tea,...
- 4/24/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Baby Reindeer has become an unexpected breakout hit for Netflix, but the attention has come with unwanted consequences, according to creatives behind the series.
Jessica Gunning, who stars as Martha in the drama, has called on fans to stop trying to identify the characters after social media has been flooded with false allegations.
Created by and starring Richard Gadd (Donny), Baby Reindeer tells the true story of the Scottish writer and actor’s stalker, played by Gunning.
Produced by Clerkenwell Films, the UK company behind The End of the F*cking World, Gunning said the online Baby Reindeer speculation is “quite sad” and “not the point of the show at all.”
She told BBC Scotland’s The Edit: “If you like the show and you are a fan of it, you should stick with the story of Martha and Donny being what connects you, not trying to do any detective...
Jessica Gunning, who stars as Martha in the drama, has called on fans to stop trying to identify the characters after social media has been flooded with false allegations.
Created by and starring Richard Gadd (Donny), Baby Reindeer tells the true story of the Scottish writer and actor’s stalker, played by Gunning.
Produced by Clerkenwell Films, the UK company behind The End of the F*cking World, Gunning said the online Baby Reindeer speculation is “quite sad” and “not the point of the show at all.”
She told BBC Scotland’s The Edit: “If you like the show and you are a fan of it, you should stick with the story of Martha and Donny being what connects you, not trying to do any detective...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Content warning: This article discusses topics that may be triggering to some readers, including stalking, grooming, and sexual assault.
"Baby Reindeer" is the latest Netflix phenomenon, the must-see limited series that people can't stop talking about. Starring Scottish comedian Richard Gadd and based on his award-winning play of the same name, "Baby Reindeer" is a dramatized look at real events Gadd endured when he was stalked by a woman he refers to as "Martha," and how his prior, unresolved history with sexual assault directly influenced how he responded to the situation. Given that Gadd is essentially reliving his trauma, "Baby Reindeer" differs from the majority of "based on true events" adaptations in that the person telling the story was actually there. There's no mystery to solve because the show's survivor is the one shaping the narrative.
But despite Gadd's tireless attempts to keep the identities of his abuser, his stalker,...
"Baby Reindeer" is the latest Netflix phenomenon, the must-see limited series that people can't stop talking about. Starring Scottish comedian Richard Gadd and based on his award-winning play of the same name, "Baby Reindeer" is a dramatized look at real events Gadd endured when he was stalked by a woman he refers to as "Martha," and how his prior, unresolved history with sexual assault directly influenced how he responded to the situation. Given that Gadd is essentially reliving his trauma, "Baby Reindeer" differs from the majority of "based on true events" adaptations in that the person telling the story was actually there. There's no mystery to solve because the show's survivor is the one shaping the narrative.
But despite Gadd's tireless attempts to keep the identities of his abuser, his stalker,...
- 4/24/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Another month, another Netflix series enrapturing audiences and becoming the talk of the web. April’s, it seems, goes to Baby Reindeer, a miniseries based on actual events experienced by creator Richard Gadd. As names have been changed, it’s really no surprise that amateur sleuths are trying to figure out the true identity of some of the key characters. But Gadd would really like viewers to redirect their focus, telling them they are only missing out on the point of Baby Reindeer.
Richard Gadd took to social media (via BBC) to request one thing to Baby Reindeer viewers: “Please don’t speculate on who any of the real-life people could be. That’s not the point of our show. Lots of love, Richard.”
One of Gadd’s primary goals with Baby Reindeer was to address stalking and abuse in a way that few shows have. As per Netflix, “Stalking...
Richard Gadd took to social media (via BBC) to request one thing to Baby Reindeer viewers: “Please don’t speculate on who any of the real-life people could be. That’s not the point of our show. Lots of love, Richard.”
One of Gadd’s primary goals with Baby Reindeer was to address stalking and abuse in a way that few shows have. As per Netflix, “Stalking...
- 4/24/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver topped the Netflix chart after its release on Friday but it didn’t make the same splash as its predecessor.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver is now available to watch on Netflix and as predicted, the film was the most watched movie on the streaming service over the weekend, as reported by Deadline.
The Scargiver lured 21.4 million pairs of eyes (or at least households) in front of a screen to watch Kora and her friends’ fight against the Motherworld, but it still fell short of the numbers of Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire. The first instalment in the franchise brought in 23.9 million viewers upon its release in December.
We reported before The Scargiver was released that director Zack Snyder was busy working on a third Rebel Moon film. No such film has officially been greenlit by Netflix,...
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver is now available to watch on Netflix and as predicted, the film was the most watched movie on the streaming service over the weekend, as reported by Deadline.
The Scargiver lured 21.4 million pairs of eyes (or at least households) in front of a screen to watch Kora and her friends’ fight against the Motherworld, but it still fell short of the numbers of Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire. The first instalment in the franchise brought in 23.9 million viewers upon its release in December.
We reported before The Scargiver was released that director Zack Snyder was busy working on a third Rebel Moon film. No such film has officially been greenlit by Netflix,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
The new limited series Baby Reindeer is the hottest show on Netflix right now and fans are trying to learn more about the real story that inspired it.
Baby Reindeer follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn’s (Richard Gadd) warped relationship with his female stalker (Jessica Gunning) and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deeply buried trauma.
The series opens with the disclaimer, “This is a true story.” But, how true is it?
Keep reading to find out more…
Richard is speaking out and imploring fans to stop trying to figure out the name of the real person who inspired the story.
“It’s all emotionally 100 percent true if that makes sense,” Richard told Variety. “It’s all borrowed from instances that happened to me and real people that I met. But of course, you can’t do the exact truth, for both legal and artistic reasons.
Baby Reindeer follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn’s (Richard Gadd) warped relationship with his female stalker (Jessica Gunning) and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deeply buried trauma.
The series opens with the disclaimer, “This is a true story.” But, how true is it?
Keep reading to find out more…
Richard is speaking out and imploring fans to stop trying to figure out the name of the real person who inspired the story.
“It’s all emotionally 100 percent true if that makes sense,” Richard told Variety. “It’s all borrowed from instances that happened to me and real people that I met. But of course, you can’t do the exact truth, for both legal and artistic reasons.
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Baby Reindeer opens with a disclosure typical amid today’s boom in crime content: “This is a true story.”
It’s a fitting declaration as the new Netflix limited series, which shot to No. 1 on the streamer’s TV rankings over the weekend to become the latest viral hit, is based on the life and experiences of its creator, writer, executive producer and star, Richard Gadd. The multihyphenate adapted it from his award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe one-man play.
Baby Reindeer casts Gadd as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman one day while at his bartending gig. The chance meeting, during which he offers her a complimentary cup of tea when she turns up in tears, spirals over many months as it’s revealed that Martha, who is played by Jessica Gunning, is a dangerous serial stalker.
Richard Gadd as Donny in one of his stand-up scenes.
It’s a fitting declaration as the new Netflix limited series, which shot to No. 1 on the streamer’s TV rankings over the weekend to become the latest viral hit, is based on the life and experiences of its creator, writer, executive producer and star, Richard Gadd. The multihyphenate adapted it from his award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe one-man play.
Baby Reindeer casts Gadd as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman one day while at his bartending gig. The chance meeting, during which he offers her a complimentary cup of tea when she turns up in tears, spirals over many months as it’s revealed that Martha, who is played by Jessica Gunning, is a dangerous serial stalker.
Richard Gadd as Donny in one of his stand-up scenes.
- 4/23/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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