The Netflix drama “Baby Reindeer” has captured the attention of audiences worldwide, with over 13 million views since its release two weeks ago. The show, which revolves around the theme of stalking, has topped the charts in more than 30 countries, including the UK and US.
The success of “Baby Reindeer” has sparked speculation online about the real-life identities of some of the characters portrayed in the show. However, Richard Gadd, the writer and star of the show, has discouraged fans from trying to uncover the true identities of the individuals behind the characters.
Recently, a woman identified as the real-life inspiration for one of the characters in the show, known as ‘Martha’, has come forward to speak about her experience. She revealed that she has been receiving death threats and abuse from Gadd’s supporters since the show premiered. In an interview with the Daily Mail, the woman accused Gadd of using her story for fame and fortune, stating, “He’s using ‘Baby Reindeer’ to stalk me now. I’m the victim. He’s written a bloody show about me.”
Gadd, on the other hand, shared that he had received numerous emails, tweets, letters, and voicemails from the woman over a decade ago, which served as the basis for the show. Jessica Gunning, who plays the older woman in the series, emphasized the importance of not trying to guess the real identities of the characters in “Baby Reindeer.”
Both Gadd and Gunning have made it clear that the focus of the show is not on revealing real-life individuals but rather on highlighting the impact of stalking and the dynamics of power and control in such situations.
Vocabulary List:
- Speculation (noun): The act of forming a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
- Inspiration (noun): The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel somethingespecially to do something creative.
- Abuse (noun): Cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.
- Accuse (verb): Claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
- Emphasize (verb): To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
- Premiered (verb): To perform or be shown for the first time.
