Baby Reindeer stands out as one of the most discussed shows of recent times, earning high praise not only from critics and viewers but also from none other than Stephen King himself. Crafted by stand-up comedian Richard Gadd, who also takes on the lead role in the mini-series, Baby Reindeer delves into a deeply unsettling real-life encounter he had with an obsessive female stalker. Consisting of seven gripping episodes, the show made its debut on Netflix on April 11 and continues to dominate their top ten streaming charts worldwide at the time of writing. Eric Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch's Puppeteer Dad is on Hunt for 'Monsters' Behind His Son's Disappearance in Netflix's Limited Series.

So if Baby Reindeer hasn't caught your attention yet - okay, what are you doing exactly in your free time? - here's something to catch you about the series (warning - mild SPOILERS ahead).

What's The Plot About?

Richard Gadd plays Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who works at a pub, where he meets Martha Scott, who used to be a lawyer. Martha flirts with him initially, but soon enough, that flirtation becomes a dangerous obsession, as Donny realises he has a stalker to handle. Martha even sexually assaults him, however, Donny, who has his own personal demons to exorcise including coping with his sexuality, at times even indulges her obsessive behaviour. Till he realises that she is a danger not just to him but also to his loved ones.

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What's the Meaning of the Title?

'Baby Reindeer' is a nickname that Martha gives to Donny when she starts flirting with him. SPOILERS AHEAD - The name actually holds a deeper meaning for Martha, as it is what she used to call a cuddly reindeer toy she used to have as a child. This is revealed in the seventh episode when Donny listens to her voicemail. In the voicemail, Martha is heard saying, "his reindeer was this cuddly, fluffy thing. It had big lips, huge eyes and the cutest wee bum. I still have it to this day. It was the only good thing about my childhood."

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Martha then tells Donny that he reminds her of this toy, as in her eyes, they share the same nose, eyes, and 'cute wee bum'. Since the toy was her sole comfort when her parents fought frequently, Martha also saw Donny as her comfort toy, leading to her dangerous obsession with her.

Is Baby Reindeer Based on a True Story?

Baby Reindeer is an adaptation of Richard Gadd's autobiographical one-man show, which means the incidents that happen in the show are inspired by real-life events in his life. He also had a female admirer, who fell for his act of kindness at the pub and later turned into an obsessive stalker who intruded on his privacy through various means and assaulted him till he felt enough was enough and got her arrested by the cops. Cobra Kai Season 6 Date Announcement Teaser: Netflix Announces 3-Part Finale of Popular Karate Kid Spinoff Series.

A Still From Baby Reindeer

As shown in episode 4, Gadd was also sexually assaulted by a senior male writer, who also got him addicted to drugs.

Who Are in The Cast?

Apart from Gadd, the show also stars Jessica Gunning (who plays Martha), Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Nina Sosanya, Michael Wildman and Amanda Root. Despite the themes of the show, Baby Reindeer actually leans into black humour with elements of thriller.

Currently, Baby Reindeer holds 8.0 score on IMDb, and 98% Critics Score on Rotten Tomatoes where it is certified 'Fresh'. So what are you waiting for? Start binging this series and share your thoughts about Baby Reindeer in the comments section below.

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