BABY REINDEER Netflix Review & Ending Explained

I review, breakdown and explain Baby Reindeer. I discuss the Netflix TV series which is based on the true story of Richard Gadd's encounter with a stalker. I react to the disturbing scene in episode 4, the emotional speech in episode 6 and also the haunting meaning of the ending. I compare the show to the real story and it's similarities and differences.

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[BrainPilot]

I was so surprised with this show! It was so emotional, powerful and haunting to watch. What did you think of it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

[howisgamora_]

"would you see me as less of a man.... i grew up in the catholic church" had me SOBBING

[NEZONE]

i think that the meaning of the end is that donny realizes that he did nothing wrong ; he was just being nice like the bartender at the end, just what nice, normal people do. i think he's realizing that at the end, the whole stalking situation is not his fault. he was just being nice.

[craigstout]

Just finished the show. Thought it was fantastic. I’m not sure that it really has a message or a moral. It was really about the psychological effects of abuse. There were several moments where I questioned Donny’s decision making but after the flashback episode it began to make more sense why he would act the way he would. At first it seemed like he just had a total lack of assertiveness and wanted to avoid confrontation with Martha due to sympathy. It got to the point where his agreeableness was frustrating. but by the end it was clear that there was more to it. Donny got something out of Martha’s admiration for him and the root cause was the abuse he suffered. Learning at the end that Martha was abused as a child and that she kept a reindeer toy for comfort made me see the story in a completely different way. Yes, she was a stalker but she was abused herself. She got comfort from Donny and the root cause of her obsession with him was ultimately her abuse. As I said I don’t think there is an intended moral. Donny wasn’t a flawless protagonist and Martha wasn’t a comic book villain. No other show which I have seen has shown the complexities involved with sexual abuse, grooming and stalking in such a unapologetic and often disturbing way. The performances were great too. Anyways I don’t think I’ve ever written such a long comment so I’ll shut up now

[TinekeZoet]

There is a lot of truth in having such low self-esteem that you let the wrong people in your life. You are attracted to the flattering you receive, even a tiny bit but abuse you 99% of the time. You hold on to the 1% as that means the world to you. It is terrifyingly raw and real acting. The human mental health is real.

[skyebenitez]

“Some people run away by packing their bags and leaving and others by staying in the same place” this show made me reflect on my own life and traumas and it made me realize that everyone has once had/or have a Martha in their life whether it be a person or thing or job sometimes we pursue something all while knowing of the destruction it’s capable of. This made me feel and remember that pain demands to be felt or else you’ll always end up in situations like these whether it be literal or not 😊

[lolsaXx]

Imagine acting out the sexual abuse you personally experienced. Wow I cant imagine reliving your own horrible trauma even if its pretend. I know he did this as a one man show at the fringe and then in london but here it muust have been much more difficult. He did a great job with this tv show.

[zezegirl]

No clue how the creator had the strength to go through this again by taking on the main role. But I appreciate seeing this story and him sharing everything.

[amirawazwaz]

He hated himself more than he could love Terri.... that’s literally the most relatable thing and sums up me and why I can’t keep a relationship or friendship because everything that goes alone with me hating myself takes priority like sorry I’m busy in a shame/depression spiral I can’t come to the phone right now.

[margarethamaartje]

I just binge watched Baby Reindeer and the series is going to help me process my personal traumas better. I can feel it. I have never felt so understood or been able to make this much sense of myself by watching something. And knowing that there are so many people that will gain as much as I did, and feel like they can relate like I can, makes me feel less alone. I am very grateful.

[CharlieGV]

This guy deserves a BAFTA, A Golden Globe and an Oscar for his amazing acting!! Just perfect And Jessica reminded me of Kathy Bates in Misery LMFAO

[kirstenorcuttsingleton]

Just finished it. It does leave you to draw many of your own conclusions.... As I watched him being bruised and battered by Martha I kept wondering why he didn't quit his job and get away from her. As I was thinking about that, I realized that I have a similarly abusive person in my life whom I don't cut off.... Because I see she's not okay. Ultimately this movie shows how complicated we all are, how many secrets we live with, how many effed up people we encounter along the way (and sometimes cling on to).. And generally just how we're all survivors of some sort. His story is one of 6 billion! Each one different, each one hard.

[EdithBurchett]

For me the most heartbreaking scene was, when he went back to his abuser after such a long time and he fell into his old pattern again. I kind of understand why people often go back to their abusers, but I also wonder why. Can someone explain the psychology behind that?

[gialicious]

The craziest part of this show is that Donny is the real person this happened to. I saw an interview where he said Martha sent 41K emails, over 600 voicemails, hundreds of FB messages. This was such a unique story, both entertaining and tragic. I think it also touches on taboo topics for men and the helplessness men face when dealing with police. Also, beautiful Nava Mau as leading lady! Great movie!

[unorodriguez]

Richard Gadd should be nominated and perhaps win in BAFTA, SAG, , Golden Globes and Emmy…. Even Jessica can win too.

I cried a lot. Episode 4 was haunting. Episode 6 was just heart wrenching. Richard Gunn indeed gave one of the best performances in a tv series and superb writing too.

Netflix delivers with this one

[anthonyadamson]

This show was super confronting yet validating. As a man that faced a stalking scenario with my ex who was using blackmail to keep me in her life and to force me sexually I felt like I was just “letting it happen”. Donny’s reactions and traumas really mirrored my own. It’s rare to come by a piece of media that centres around a male victim, let alone takes it seriously enough, so this really helped me understand my own feelings and confusions + why I had them in the first place. Major respect to Richard for getting this out there.

[ren.]

i dont have words to describe how fucking good this show was, the lead actors role especially and to find out that it was based on his real experiences, it took me on a journey through my own traumas and how confusing it all can be, cried so much through it but its hauntingly real and one of if not the best show ive ever watched

[TheEyeRoller]

I agree with every word. As a horror fan, I was certain this would be a True Crime-y depiction of a stalking. I certainly did not expect it to be such a deep dive into the psychological ordeal that the narrator went through. When he clicked the button to accept Martha's friend request, I was almost screaming at the TV. But he explained it all so clearly and so painfully. This show is a masterpiece.

[ashleyrose]

As someone who works with serious mental health cases, his depiction of his mental struggle is insanely accruate and relatable. You can't fake understanding like this, he really went and goes through this.

Abused people go back over and over again trying to repeat the memory "but this time it'll be different, it'll be different because I'll be the one in control, " but they never are. It's a hole that gets digged deeper, a wound that you put fingers in. So few understand this and blame the victims for their borderline obsession, only those who've been through it will understand.

The reason I work in mental health is because I was violently abused by my mother growing up. And of course, like buzzards to a corpse I've also attracted scary men in my life.

Watching this broke me for a moment, I shattered and cried for an hour feeling so relieved to hear someone talk about abuse accurately for once. I felt so seen.

[needabreak]

this show was amazing i hope richard finds peace the fact he went through this and to also act it like wow