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Limited Series – Baby Reindeer

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Dealing with a female stalker, a man is forced to face a dark, buried trauma.
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Baby Reindeer — Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

A bracing work of autofiction by creator and star Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer can be a punishing watch but richly rewards viewers with its emotional complexity and excellent performances.

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Kayleigh Donaldson TheWrap Gadd’s writing and performance are more interested in revealing to the viewer why we hurt ourselves and how vast a shadow the ordeal of trauma casts. Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Verne Gay Newsday Fine import with not just one, but three emotional payoffs. Rated: 3.5/4 May 22, 2024 Full Review Peter Travers ABC News This Netflix series phenom that no one can stop talking about stars an astonishing Richard Gadd as a Scottish comic who shapes his life as the victim of a stalker (a dynamite Jessica Gunning) into a twisted spellbinder that deserves serious Emmy love. May 17, 2024 Full Review Rua Fay Cinemasters I cannot possibly recommend this show enough. Richard Gadd, from the bottom of my heart thank you for being so vulnerable in your writing and creating something so vulnerable to share with the world. Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial A story based on true events that shocks, surprises, and becomes increasingly disturbing as the episodes progress thanks to its strong performances and the authenticity of the case. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Jul 18, 2025 Full Review Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post Balancing moments of dark humour with unflinching emotional depth, Baby Reindeer is a raw and haunting portrayal of vulnerability and resilience. Dec 23, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kas A Raw, intricate and powerful. Baby Reindeer epitomises the unspeakable horrors Richard Gadd went through using meticulous auto fiction and black comedy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/25 Full Review dede w Just awfulll…. Do I have to say more than that? Because I can if they didn’t had the safe commenting on. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Bashirr H Masterpiece! Therapeutic! Vulnerable! Beautiful! Chockingly emotional! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Saugat B. A very naturalistic and captivating series. The acting and storytelling were off the charts. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/21/25 Full Review Gabriel P A série é incrivelmente bem escrita. Constrói bem as relações e de que forma o abuso no passado influenciou no presente. Atuações fodas. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review Mike D Original, believable, gripping. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Richard Gadd

Donny

Jessica Gunning

Martha

Nava Mau

Teri

Tom Goodman-Hill

Darrien

Weronika Tofilska

Director

Josephine Bornebusch

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 11, 2024 Struggling comic and barman Donny meets a lonely woman claiming to be a lawyer; he offers her a cup of tea on the house, and she's instantly obsessed. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 2024 On a date with Teri, Donny opens up about his stalker; trying to be kind, he gives Martha false hope, which only encourages her further. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 11, 2024 Donny takes some time off from the pub and tries to make amends with Teri; however, no matter how much he avoids Martha, he can't escape her for long. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 11, 2024 As Donny reports Martha to the police, it triggers the memory of a traumatic experience he had with a man he met at the Edinburgh Fringe years before. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 11, 2024 Liz learns the truth about Martha and asks Donny to move out; it's a fresh start for him and Teri, but his memories stop them from getting truly close. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 11, 2024 Martha finds new ways to get to Donny, hurting the people he loves; with the police still failing to intervene, he takes matters into his own hands. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 11, 2024 For the first time in his career, Donny feels like he's going somewhere; he makes one careless mistake that lets Martha explode back into his life. Details

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Season Info

Director
Weronika Tofilska, Josephine Bornebusch
Executive Producer
Richard Gadd, Petra Fried, Ed McDonald, Matt Jarvis
Screenwriter
Richard Gadd
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA (S|L)
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Crime, Biography
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 11, 2024
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