'Baby Reindeer' Creator Richard Gadd Reveals True Story Behind Hit New Show | This Morning

[@emebuchanan]

When his dad said 'do you think I'm less of a man?' I broke down sobbing. Incredible writing, acting and such startling bravery. Bravo Richard.

[@anaseijas6556]

You and I both, when the father said: "I grew up in the Catholic church..." Instant sobbing.

[@andypoppleton9261]

I cried at the very same scene

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Yeah. I wasn't expecting that

[@volumemaximum]

Bro I cried

[@danaidelfina]

I didn't understand that... Was the dad also bi?

[@fairybliss7772]

This show needed to be made. Trauma is transformative. He’s very self aware.

[@jeancarpenter5283]

He’d have to be aware by now, either that or he’d be dead.

[@Ashton4__]

It really did show the phycology behind trauma like that

[@Alices.last.warning]

Agree you kidding??? He's delusional. He certainly didn't have to return to the predatory producers house and he led harvie on asking her for money all the time. He takes no responsibility for this and probably is completely unaware of it.

[@kaidblahh1798]

The line that hurt me the most was “I loved her but not more than I loved hating myself” it truly resonated. It’s just so impactful and so vulnerable

[@Olayinkaaaaa]

I loved her but not more than I loved hating myself

[@JayH605]

Yeah that one hit heavy for me lol

[@hatethisupdate]

god i felt like crying in that scene. i started hugging my pillow

[@kaidblahh1798]

@@hatethisupdate oh I was crying for sure

[@hatethisupdate]

@@kaidblahh1798 you're so lucky you were able to get your emotions

[@LeonardoDiCapri-Sun]

I almost can’t believe how open and vulnerable this show was, pretty incredible

[@gotyoutriggered.8644]

It was disgusting, a mockry to god.

[@sams3987]

@@gotyoutriggered.8644sorry what 😂😂

[@Se7hius]

​@@gotyoutriggered.8644bait

[@Americasorola]

Man ep 4 was just incredibly heart breaking I couldn’t believe it and the ending pfff

[@gotyoutriggered.8644]

@sams3987 God doesn't love rainbows or their supporters.

[@Lilawhen]

Richard is so incredibly brave for not only telling his story but physically acting this trauma out for the second time. I can’t even imagine how difficult that must be. We are all proud of you Richard ❤️

[@Heroine2me]

I finished the series the other night and had no idea that the lead was the creator for which the story was based. Unreal! Even more impressed now.

[@DaveW-zi2jv]

After watching it I thought it was the best ever. However now I'm not so sure. I believe it needs a warning as could trigger people. Not all of us go onto to self destruct, use drugs and generally destroy everyone around us, there is another path. I fear this gives licence to the negative path. Has the male been charged? If not why not? Is he still out there roaming freely? Gadd said in another interview that the stalker in the series is so far from the truth of the real one she wouldn't even recognise herself 🤔 I do think once the press dig deep into this, which they will, it's not as factual and heroic as he's made out.

[@judithshelton5655]

Well said!

[@ajar.g.7307]

Couldn't agree more. What a phenomenal, genuine, strong human being. ❤

[@taraqueen58]

Deserves highest acting accolade. Brilliant.

[@SpotlessLeopard]

I watched it. Through my neighbours window. Sent from my calculator.

[@magdadzialak2178]

😂😂😂😂you killed me 😂😂

[@SpotlessLeopard]

@@magdadzialak2178 Glad you liked it. We are married now. Sent from my kettle. 🤪

[@nonamanis2594]

Hahahhahah😂😂😂

[@Sohum1111]

😂😂😂👏👏 !!! Sent from my shoelazy

[@jennmemphis]

🤣🙌🏼🤣🙌🏼

[@marcbercht4021]

I love the moment he and his father discover they share the same past.

[@TheOldYoungOne]

So good they managed to get you to connect with the parents over such a short amount of episodes, they only appeared in the last two episodes but left such an impact

[@woz_in_oz]

What a scene!

[@sjag2947]

I balled like a baby 😢

[@arfia89]

It was the saddest moment and I felt it so close to my heart. It was as if my biggest horrid secret being told as well.. And I felt so so sorry for his father, balled out worse realising his wife knew and they have gone through it together

[@KimBlaQue]

That broke me, not going to lie.

[@palemich]

It genuinely breaks me that he says ‘I know other people have had it much worse than me’ What an extraordinarily strong man

[@sasskvetch8617]

He's right though

[@nm3662]

@@sasskvetch8617 doesn't make his case any less important, when people say that they're usually being dismissive

[@mindyt5557]

Yes. A very resilient and strong man. Lots of people would have crumbled and take the easy way out. I hope he heals and live a magnificent life.

[@valentino1646]

@@mindyt5557 'easy way out' what exactly do you mean by that

[@mindyt5557]

@@valentino1646 Google who commits the most $uicide and you'll see what I mean. Very fragile.

[@lolo_bird]

When I saw this I thought ‘how incredible is this actor?!’ And then I learned he WROTE IT based on his OWN EXPERIENCE I just couldn’t believe it

[@hannacastMAKEUP]

Same I am SPEECHLESS here I am looking for the writers and directors.. ITS HIM

[@isyt1]

Me too but I think he’s made it all up

[@Hello-hello-hello456]

Actually, that makes it more believable because he knows exactly what it's like, he can hence act very effectively

[@Letmein111]

@@deekey33are you… fiona?

[@Jsarmy87124]

Same. Its awful he live that 😢

[@I-kd3cz]

Never seen such realistic portrayal in media of what a victim has to go through and experience after being victimised. I haven't cried this much in a long time. We need more art that resonates with people

[@bippitybop9060]

That's what made me cry so much when watching it too, it was just such a realistic portrayal of what you go through.

[@solb101]

He’s not a victim. That’s the secret.

[@erienglish]

I have been crying so much, I have a terrible headache. He is so brave, and I am glad he is better. I admire him!

[@mattb4640]

​@@solb101 Not a victim? He's a professional victim.

[@solb101]

@@mattb4640 a professional not-victim

[@xull505]

Binged it. Great show. Sent from my iPhone

[@LPSWeirdCow13]

Snet frm iphnoe

[@OscarOrtega13]

lol

[@nanilethungcukayitobi5681]

That’s a good one

[@angelabaird7135]

Very clever!!! 😂

[@annarose4308]

I love how the iPhone thing progressively gets more jumbled and misspelled 😂 by the end its just iphon

[@kateobrien7067]

I love how honest he is in this show, even going back to his abuser as a form of self hate, I think a lot of victims can relate

[@nunomartins2209]

Whattt really? That happens?

[@wdjkncvgdfsbyt34jgvi]

@@nunomartins2209it’s incredibly common, probably the most common thing about abuse sadly :(

[@SuperSilverJay]

I couldn't understand why he went back to his abuser but I think part of it is that besides the abuse, Darrien actually brought a lot of joy, friendship and optimism to his life. So I think he went back for those things. Kind of like a relapse.

[@tooma4886]

@@wdjkncvgdfsbyt34jgvi ~ Victims re-victimize themselves by going back to their abusers, and the cycle continues. I think victims sometimes blame themselves for the abuse as a defense mechanism so that they don't have to accept that their abuser is evil and preyed upon them (we don't like feeling vulnerable, right?). Predators often groom their victims and, at the beginning, they love bomb them and make them feel special, so people who are lonely and have low self-esteem can get easily hooked. There's so much internal conflict going on there.

[@briannalee1998]

The reason victims always go back to their abuser at some point is because they were gaslighted and brainwashed and their abuser still has a deep hold of their psyche.

[@touchyto]

This show deserves an award.

[@natalias1513]

I completely agree!

[@thelittlesthobo7100]

Like an Olivier award for example?

[@hannahrivera40]

@@kevsrevc9780is this martha?

[@emily_ly8150]

I agree !!

[@Gford912]

@@linapesz313good thing yours is the only opinion taken into consideration for awards

[@patrickm7754]

The scene where he breaks down on stage has to win some sort of award

[@pmf15]

Just saw that scene and it was my first thought!!

[@OGJprodandmore]

Which episode

[@lucien5319]

@@OGJprodandmoreep7

[@antc9819]

@@OGJprodandmore end of number 6

[@jonatan7112]

That's interesting. I actually found that scene to be the most unrealistic and staged in the whole series. I get that they had to make it more cinematic than how it was in reality but i think they could have done it in a more believable way.

[@kayleighanne4205]

Honestly, the intense attachment a person can have to their abuser is so real. This series opened my eyes to things I have never understood about myself, and my response to my own abuser. I couldn’t stop watching. I binged it in a day by myself, and I had no idea how much I needed it, this was so unexpectedly therapeutic. I hope Richard Gadd is doing alright these days. I’m so proud of him.

[@nikikarter]

Coincido. La vi tres veces

[@Froggie757froggiefroggiefroggi]

Stalkers are the most selfish people and they don't care who they hurt.

[@nancyorlikow463]

We rarely get such a nuanced portrayal of trauma and abuse, and especially about a man. Richard has helped many men and abuse victims in general by sharing his story. A brilliant series that had me gripped into binge watching it. Bravo!🎉

[@Renijka666]

How did he help?

[@elioben5810]

​@@Renijka666by raising awareness and making it relatable to SA survivors

[@queenj.8i895]

More ppl should tell their stories of abuse to help others open up so they can release their shame and heal. We don’t always have to be so graphic or raw, but these topics do need to be more exposed. Blessings 🦋

[@ronniespeirs1808]

The fact he’s taken no action with the police against his grape ist is very questionable? 🤨 why?

[@Renijka666]

@@ronniespeirs1808 I don't know but I think something is off about that Richard... Why he didn't make documentary about his case and be anonymous but decided to make series movie? He wanted fame and have money and punish that women. He is no different than that Fiona. Why he didn't block her online in the first place?

[@ManiKais]

Randomly chose to watch 5 minutes of this. Watched the entire series in one sitting. Blew me away. Best series I've seen. And lead female actor, Jessica Gunning - have never seen such talent. Stunned.

[@chrisg9174]

Same here one night binge! She was amazing!

[@sacerrone]

Same

[@Scout-scrapper]

Me too!

[@moridimafea]

Sameeeeeeeee!!! Amazing show. Will win Emmy and everything else this year. Deserved

[@sarsar-zr1ry]

And me haha

[@ConradIsFamous]

Who’s here right after watching Fiona on Piers Morgan? 😂

[@billstarx]

We're here😂

[@meawissie609]

Lol yes 😂

[@reillyjenii]

Meeee😂

[@shockingtelevision]

Yep

[@melissawest4386]

Meeee!!! 😅

[@taylormadgolfuk4146]

Cried my eyes out when he told his mum and dad he was gay/bi .. expected his dad to walk away but that hug was emotional

[@juliechristine377]

My husband cried too...more than me!

[@nicolettesauramba2596]

@@juliechristine377 That seen was so emotional. I hope you asked your husband if he cried so much because he may have experienced abuse in his past? I may be wrong but I know it’s often hard for men to open up about these things. 😢

[@taylormadgolfuk4146]

@nicolettesauramba2596 I know where you're coming from, but not everyone who found this emotional has been abused. That's a pretty big statement

[@taylormadgolfuk4146]

@@juliechristine377 it done me big time. Great acting

[@ddl4374]

So good.

[@alexmousley7213]

I can say Baby Reindeer is one of the best dramas I've seen on Netflix for a long time- the writing, acting and editing is absolutely excellent- the way that it explores the mental health issues of both the stalker and of the victim of stalking is something unique and so compellingly acted. I couldn't help myself binge-watching it.

[@Stantheman848]

Hardly a ringing endorsement. When has netflix ever had anything good?

[@alexmousley7213]

@@Stantheman848 Plenty of times! I take it you haven't seen Baby Reindeer then?

[@carlabrunell9781]

​@@alexmousley7213I agree. Fantastic perspective of both parties

[@Angela-cc1hd]

I am glad you said mental health issues of both, because he also, definately had mental health problems🤔

[@alexmousley7213]

@@espon2112 We will have to agree to disagree- I, and many others think it was extremely well written and acted.

[@Lawzika]

The fact he wrote about and acted his trauma is truly incredible. The series was amazingly written and acted. I hope it wins so many awards, very well deserved.

[@14types]

what if he made up a lot of things and embellished himself - he is so good, and everyone else is bad

[@lwayne9281]

As an American, it's lovely to watch hosts that are actually good interviewers.

[@BK12310]

Kat was the host of So you think you can dance. I didn’t know she did morning talk show work until now. Happy to see she has continued to carry a caring interview style.

[@theycallmedrworm]

I'm an American too, and I thought the same thing!

[@ninaa4life]

Are Americans not good interviewers?

[@BK12310]

I think sometimes they don’t come across in a genuine way

[@ouadguy06]

I would have to agree.

[@Keanerock]

I hope Richard gets some Award's for Baby Reindeer, for his writing, his acting and his brutal honesty about the horrific things he endured. For him to act out himself was nothing short of class acting, he definitely deserves some recognition for this series.

[@MagikarpBeast]

For seeking attention?

[@Keanerock]

@@MagikarpBeast There's always one!

[@CountryCowboy008]

@@MagikarpBeastdid you post this comment from your iPhon?

[@anitarogers2877]

​@@MagikarpBeast Yes, for seeking attention. To highlight the real plight some people, including men, actually do endure in regards to having been stalked.

[@CarolynnMc01]

@@MagikarpBeast Maybe the millions make up for it in some way.... i'm not sure but I watched Fiona's interview earlier. I can't say she's a liar or if Richard over inflated the situations. Stay tuned, I guess! take care...

[@andreas56147]

When he broke down on the stage he said: "Because I hated myself so much more than I loved her, And I loved her so very much" That hit hard...

[@Skaevs]

I've tried that in a much less serious way. Didn't get stalked, but ruined my relationship with a girl.

[@majestyk8654]

The most moving, multilayered and epic show ever! Its truly incredible

[@John-lp5xh]

Sounds woke

[@Moth-Mellow]

@@John-lp5xh Putting a label on something before experiences it for yourself is naive bud.

[@John-lp5xh]

@@Moth-Mellow it saves me so much time and I'm usually right 80% of the time

[@majestyk8654]

​@@John-lp5xhwell, you're missing out. It's one of the best shows on netflix

[@John-lp5xh]

@@majestyk8654 I don't know what your values are, I don't know what kind of person you are, how can I know what you like I'll like

[@marianneyag4106]

This was the most intense series I have ever watched. Many times, it was so hard to watch and yet I was magnetised and drawn in to the outstanding acting. Richard is incredibly brave and to react and go through all those emotions again and tell his side of trauma he endured. What a phenomenal and inspiring person.

[@Stantheman848]

Wow

[@TM-pl6tm]

Absolutely I was so connected to the actors Donny, Martha and Teri. Wow!!

[@alexmousley7213]

100 percent. It wasn't an easy watch but it was so compelling, the acting was extraordinarily good and the emotions of both stalker and stalked were so well expressed as well as the complexity of their entanglement.

[@sun.g4l]

yes! the acting, the natorrating, the filming style is great.

[@samanthaLeecabrera]

I’ve been stalked before. I contemplated suicide during that time because I thought that was my only way to make it stop. It’s been 2 years and they are in prison for 15 years

[@Skaevs]

Happy ending 😁 Hope you're doing good.

[@ln14517]

Episode 4 was the most difficult things I’ve watched I think ever.

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

Yes, it is up there with Irreversible. Seriously traumatic to watch.

[@justenethompson3824]

Same!

[@rinodad]

Yes, first irreversible movie and second episode 04. 😢

[@geline2686]

i stopped watching after that

[@amillionlittle11]

​I almost wanted to stop as well but I highly suggest sticking with it and get on because it's just that one episode ​@@geline2686

[@RustyDarkStone]

It is a breathtaking piece of TV , this guy has really shared something so profound and dark that it has to be seen to be believed, his bravery and the amazing way he wrote this show is beyond talented and I applaud him and I wish him all the success in the world.

[@danieldmyers]

I love this man. I couldn’t stop crying during the monologue about his dive into recklessness after the trauma because it hit home with my experiences a few years ago. I’ve never seen such an accurate portrayal of the situation and one’s response to it.

[@Renijka666]

But he just wanted to get fame and money ..not good

[@danieldmyers]

@@Renijka666 well then good for him. Imagine how great this world would be we could all monetize our traumatic experiences

[@shelleybartley8913]

I only realised the actor was the real guy after I finished watching it. I watched it all on the edge of my seat. Absolutely amazing. This guy is a beautiful honest soul 💖

[@angelcuraza9813]

i only realized when i read this comment 🥲🥲

[@midlifecrisis39]

Same

[@Romawitch]

Same, I realized while on the last episode and I cried my heart our for him.. kept thinking how difficult I must has been reenacting all of it... and also... hope this helps him

[@mindyt5557]

I'm glad he's been seen, heard, validated and paid. More than that I hope his mind is healed or is healing. May the lord bless and keep him.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

I knew going in so everything that happened had me on the edge of my seat.

[@saleca3613]

This series shook me to the core. I wasn’t expecting that

[@AA-lq5pu]

Same here. Its taught me alot about myself.

[@jadeamah]

Init, crazy

[@angel22j92]

Me neither, very shocked

[@loliloli6582]

Someone who's spirit appeared weak and broken could be soooo brave, vulnerable and open. He will touch many.

[@tabascocat5102]

He deserves every penny. Love the guy. A lot of people will identify with his story. I love him.

[@Lin-dh7uz]

😳

[@mrswolf3084]

I've just watched and cried my eyes out. In all truth pain and trauma often makes the authentic writer and artists.

[@laurenzomars1683]

Snap

[@outoforbit00]

The eyes of the suffering see the furtherest.

[@seanah123]

I have trauma that I have can't even speak about or even allude to with family and friends, not because I don't trust them, but because I find it so difficult to talk about. To be able to share this with the world and reenact it at the same time, it's incredibly brave.

[@Themis33]

This show was hauntingly good. I'm still processing it.

[@Stantheman848]

Hahahahaha

[@linapesz313]

What did you like about this show?

[@Themis33]

@linapesz313 It i's a brilliant depiction of the human condition. The parallels are fascinating, also. I could relate to parts of it, like most probably can. And the acting was incredible.

[@shashamarie4760]

Processing. Exactly 😢

[@catherinesydney]

The ending was utterly brilliant

[@TK-md4dv]

Richard Gadd's performance was one of the most grand performances I've ever seen in any film! Along with Jessica Gunning's beautiful performance! Powerful, emotional, brave, I can go on and on. I felt every word and left me sitting in a puddle of my tears. Excellent show. Acting perfection 👌

[@dominique8655]

i’m a survivor and i’m half way through the series and i just realized a baby deer is a “fawn”.. like the trauma response 😭. when i first started watching the word was at the tip of my tongue. thank you for this. it wasn’t even the scenes that got me as much as your dialogue, trying to make sense of everything. like trying to grasp on to something, anything concrete to keep you from falling into the deep recesses of your mind. that’s when i had started reading this book on trauma responses and learned fight/flight/freeze/fawn types. the response is just as much a part of one’s story as the trauma itself

[@JH-td4mn]

Hi, I'm a survivor too but haven't watched as concerned it might be triggering. Did you personally find it helpful to watch? A great book on trauma if you not heard of it is The Body Keeps the Score.

[@Skaevs]

Oh my god I see?! He is a fawn, because he is a people pleaser, sort off.

[@younuvou7916]

Not a 'comedy drama', more of an autobiographical psychological thriller with comedic relief. And the clear villain is the Darrien character.. not a grey area at all. Loved this miniseries and it's cathartic potential for RG and other survivors.

[@MaryCherryOfficial]

i agree. that was an odd thing to say

[@lizzlovesjesus]

Wouldn’t Martha be considered second villain though ? Or maybe more of the antagonist

[@kelseylovesart]

​@@lizzlovesjesus He was able to show moments where Martha was an empathetic character with mental illness and where he made wrong choices to encourage Martha instead of disuading her so I think the grey area is more around the stalker/ stalked narrative not Darrien's role

[@joescott5322]

It’s a dark comedy

[@johngreydanus2033]

@@MaryCherryOfficial The guy was a comedian FFS.

[@boogzieboogs]

This show bought up trauma from my past, I was very tearful watching. I had a stalker and it still affects my mental till this day clearly. I remember I went to the police and was dismissed, I felt helpless! It’s been 4 years and I’m still waiting for closure. I appreciate him sharing his story because I have always felt no one understands how much that situation caused me so much distress.

[@adimeter]

I'm so so sorry. I hope you get justice.

[@jenbodhi1133]

Same

[@NinaHassan-in1io]

Same. Never got justice. Never think I’ll get closure. I get restless when it gets to calm, as that would be the period it would flare up. I’m always aware that it may pop up again or afraid to run into a similar character. That unsafe feeling is fundamental.

[@adimeter]

@@NinaHassan-in1io Awe no. I pray peace over you and for you.

[@gabifgt]

this man is so brave. he's not only choosing to share his story, but he acted it out. i hope he finds peace.

[@karensobt]

the show is so incredibly raw and honest, it's rare to find a show that tackles such a difficult story in such a vulnerable way

[@eron8937]

I never knew when watching Netflix that the guy playing ‘Baby Reindeer’ is the real life guy!! 😮

[@mazda2038]

Same

[@skerriesrockart]

Yes its his vanity project.Cant you tell by the way he's the hero in spite of the fact that nobody in real life would have anything to do with him

[@stevezb222]

I’m glad I found out AFTER I watched it. Made the discovery even more surreal.

[@alexandra129]

@@skerriesrockart how dare you

[@skerriesrockart]

@@alexandra129 nothing about him or the story is believable

[@theresabelcourt40]

A note to Richard Gadd. Your story touched me deeply and portrayed exactly my experience after my abuse first from my older brother followed by my now ex husband of 24 years. My soul has been touched and I’m grateful to you for your hard work in telling your story. I am certainly not a stalker but I have a tiny bit of insight into those who are so damaged that they do unspeakable things. This show has been a true gift. Thank you.

[@adimeter]

"from my older brother followed by my now ex husband of 24 years". I don't understand what you are saying. Could you break it down into a couple of sentences.

[@gabriellegoyette4238]

@@adimeter she was abused by her brother and then by her ex

[@adimeter]

@@gabriellegoyette4238 Oh poor dear. But so sad she turned around and became an abuser.

[@mikedobson1678]

@@adimeterare you dense?

[@Mama-Sarnit]

I was shocked, crying, amazed, confused, and all sorts of emotions 😳. This show needs an award, and plus, this man deserves so much recognition. I can't wait to watch more of his work where he jumps on other human emotions

[@annarodgers77]

his acting as well as the actress who plays Martha was ASTOUNDING!!!

[@jemillafrancis4148]

I agree, look what he said " stalker stories are usually one person's bad and the other person's good...and i wanted to get away from that " He's talking about an work of art he created...not a traumatic experience.

[@LauraFitzpatrick-wq5ww]

What makes his story so good, is he confesses things that most people would not. He doesn't paint himself as perfect. He has great empathy and also incredible insight

[@fatmaal5296]

Episode 4, the scene where he realised that the abuser was trying to control his mind was the exact moment I too figured it out and it was terrifying I swear I never felt such thing in a long time. What a great show! Thank you for sharing your story to help thousands of people out there. You’re brave and I wish you now all the fame and success you truly deserved!

[@WR10678]

Takes a strong man to relive his trauma in front of the world👊🏾❤️

[@sarahc5593]

Or a damaged person

[@jenbodhi1133]

Both can be true at the same time

[@andreaandrea898]

All talk about Martha. Now can we focus on Darrion?

[@Allyourbase1990]

That’s what I’m saying . What Martha did was bad , but nothing compared to what Darrion did . He needs to be in prison

[@hayleylongster4698]

..... RTD anyone?

[@oivindification]

Yeah I feel like it's like too dark for talk shows like this. They only talk about Martha.

[@naomijenkins7848]

this was emotionally one of the most complex stories iver ever seen. im sure it will help a lot of people to understand the complex set of emotions that can come with abuse.

[@jchope777]

What was done to him by that man was pure EVIL.

[@whyisthissoannoying]

absolute evil. and it happens to children. it is pure evil and hatred.

[@daniellem578]

It happens a lot in Hollywood

[@silverstarlight9395]

Who was the man in real life? I'd like to know that.

[@jojo4hyworld654]

He did that again in last episode??

[@ananyatomar4249]

​@@jojo4hyworld654No not at all

[@gymbuddy32]

I binge watched it, then had to watch each episode again to fully digest, understand and give the show the respect it deserves.

[@stevenhageman8255]

Episode 4 for me is one of the finest pieces of exposition I've ever seen in film. It was also so refreshing seeing a true telling of what a person goes through, discovering their sexuality, instead of a writers imagined experience. Since it is his story, the authenticity all came through that much stronger

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

The success isnt surprising for me- this show is simply outstanding and it deserves all the awards it can possibly get. It needs alot of strength and positive believe to turn such trauma into worldwide success! He truly can be so proud of that project. I hope i get to see the one man show this series is based on at some point.

[@NotFalling4it]

I just watched the interview with ‘Martha’ Fiona Harvey on Piers Morgan and he 100% nailed her character.

[@lindaflesch7303]

Do you believe her?

[@NotFalling4it]

@@lindaflesch7303 Some of it I definitely don’t believe, like I don’t believe she has a boyfriend who’s a lawyer and a lot of it I don’t know. My gut says she lying though.

[@lisamartin6847]

I don’t believe her either. If she had a boyfriend, she wouldn’t be stressing the fact she does and that he is a lawyer! She seemed very hung up on that. She also seems very off esp when she describes having 4 phones abdb4-6 email addresses and the need to keep things separate (ex her utility bill and another bill) Crazy!

[@michaelmora5334]

And let’s be honest, what family and friends email eachother anymore? She’s so full of it I got ptsd watching the interview after that series

[@Skaevs]

Is it even her?

[@claramoldes9632]

In Spain we are impressed with this story too! He is so strong and incredibly honest.. Reliving his trauma must have been brutally hard. Congratulaciones Richard, you deserve awards for this work.

[@varsharavichandran8959]

The first thing I thought after watching this show is that Richard has such immense talent and intellect. You can see his intelligence from both on and off screen. Capturing such complex feelings and experiences that he’d gone through and to relive them?! Insane. Such a great guy that deserves all of this success and more ❤

[@scoon2117]

Absolutely amazing, candid raw and honest. Never seen anything like it. I love this guy.

[@zenden6584]

One of the best shows I’ve ever watched,so real to life with emotions we all have our struggles ❤

[@Stantheman848]

Haha really?

[@moodforever]

@@Stantheman848you don't have struggles ? Maybe not the same as his but at the end of the day rather physically or mentally it's still a struggle , right ?

[@wcreview8227]

My Wife and I just watched Baby Reindeer and Richard, you are very Brave, and everyhting that you did and went though is part of the recipe to overcome Abuse! to have the courage to get it out .. Catharsis is the word! Incredible!!

[@simonasaboova6760]

The strength to act out his trauma is immense. People can’t imagine how much strength it sometimes takes to go through it for example in therapy but to act out so many of those scenes is absolutely unimaginable for me. And I have been in therapy for over 10 years. I have so much respect for that man for telling his story. Amazing strength 👏🏻🙏🏻 And the series was insane…. After the I finished the 3rd episode my eyes were hurting because I watched them with my eyes wide open 😳😳😳 THE WHOLE ENTIRE TIME. I just couldn’t rest them. It was just so insane what I was watching 😱😱

[@gracekerr3127]

Binged the whole series back to back- Simply Amazing.

[@Stantheman848]

Took me 47 goes... couldn't stop yawning

[@hotpotat0es]

No thanks .who he was dating was pandering yet again

[@libbyallen2566]

Same!

[@libbyallen2566]

@@Stantheman848you counted?

[@ameliaroy222]

@@hotpotat0es how can a true story be pandering?

[@sophiecatmin2574]

10/10 show! Most incredible writing I’ve seen on anything in a while. I’m so pleased he’s got the success he deserves from it, what a brave man for telling and showing us his story

[@benhaggitt4466]

Jessica Gunning in this reminds me of Kathy Bates in Misery. Incredible acting

[@yvonneanderson7032]

My thoughts exactly Kathy Bates could have easily played her part

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

Exactly!

[@heekyungkim8147]

Brilliant…. I laughed,shocked and cried. Best series i saw this year…

[@Dbarr311]

Nah nit the best

[@LANDE33]

@@Dbarr311”best series I saw this year” = best one they’ve seen, maybe not the best you’ve seen.💀👍

[@libbyallen2566]

@@Dbarr311haven’t heard of nit

[@KB-tf8vp]

Not only was this true and raw, this person is so brave and talented for writing, creating and acting it! 🤯 Bravo. Epic.

[@PaigeHarris-uv2th]

I absolutely adore him. It takes a lot to bare your soul to the world the way he has. As they said, there is no hero and no villain. There is a lot of gray in the world, and a lot of humans are still unable to take accountability for their own suffering and the suffering they create for others. I hope he heals completely & continues to grow more into the extremely emotionally intelligent human I see him as. Sending love to him and any other victim of the violence portrayed in the show 💔

[@marianacabral8659]

Richard Gadd is extremely brave and deserves all the praise. By making his case accessible to the world, I hope much more compassion and understanding will be able to be given to trauma victims. Trauma is extremely messy and he is very brave to show its effects in such a raw way. Thanks for your service, Richard.

[@meegangamble6503]

To be so honest with himself and share it with all of us, just truly amazing in his courage he is. Gives me hope for all of us 💜

[@jamie6770]

Has the person who graped him ever been prosecuted?

[@sandracheney912]

The Netflix show was authentic and raw, Brilliant acting and writing.

[@Bartizzle739]

I worked security for this when they filmed Edinburgh fringe scenes. Was a nightmare lol so busy. Show looks great though and it turned out really well I think. Didn’t expect to enjoy it but was brilliant. Fair play to Richard for opening up about all that happened.

[@francine5936]

Was it really the Fringe when it was filmed?

[@Bartizzle739]

@@francine5936 yeah. Was so busy and so hot 😂 they couldn’t get any vehicles close to the filming areas so it all had to be carried or wheeled to each area 😂. They wanted the authentic fringe backgrounds going on. Got quite lucky with crowds assuming it was just something for the fringe so we didn’t get hassled too much 🙏🏻

[@adimeter]

How interesting. You have 2 perspectives.

[@TwinedHorizon3]

I am just learning that the actor IS the person that its based around and that is insane! This series was so well written but that just adds more depth to him. Mustve been so crazy to relive that again… Also wanna give credit to the actress playing martha, she was amazing in that role!

[@sillygo0oser]

Holy cow the expressions she made were amazing

[@jamesphilipdorse8161]

The scene where he breaks down and confesses everything at his comedy show is one of the most powerful scenes of any TV series I've ever seen. Incredible stuff

[@carlamcglone5698]

Just binged watched. WOW an absolute raw piece. Fair play to you Richard Gadd 👏🏻 👍🏻 🙌🏻

[@Stantheman848]

Comedy gold

[@fh5047]

Just finished this and it really wasn’t what I was expecting at all, it was much more! Well worth a watch

[@KarlSnarks]

Yeah it started off as a relatively lighthearted dark-comedy, I did not know what I was in for but I'm glad I randomly started watching this. I only found out after that this was Richard's own real-life story, so much respect for the courage it must've taken to show such vulnerable part of his past.

[@Stantheman848]

I yawned a lot

[@fh5047]

@@KarlSnarks same, I didn’t know anything about it when I watched it, and I did actually think to myself in the abuse scenes, ‘that must be so hard for an actor to act out’ then find out it was his story 🤯

[@peterthomason]

Started watching this and couldn’t stop. Did the whole series in one sitting. Fabulous

[@deltaXna]

I just finished this show. Wow. Showcases the intricacies of the human phyche. Amazing.

[@1990onyyy]

I just finished this show. Absolutely breathtaking storytelling and acting. A completely human character. I am completely awestruck.

[@gooodies4u1]

We know she’s watching each and every interview online. Just wow

[@wakeupbell2491]

Kudos to the person at Netflix who saw the potential of Gadd's story! It is a fabulous bit of television and I admire Richard for telling his story so very honestly.

[@Melinamiu007]

I tend to wonder if his abuser connected him with Netflix.

[@jenbodhi1133]

I was wondering that too

[@GraceChai-bg5no]

Its such a brilliant show. Awesome cast. Richard is brave to relive his dark past and I was moved beyond words.

[@jog9395]

The acting in this show is next level.. amazing characters.

[@paragonnina]

i just binged all 7 episodes in one night and i had no idea he was the actual person from the true story and now my mind is blown all over again. i’ve never watched a show that has portrayed trauma in such a raw, real way. 10/10 would recommend. truly a work of art

[@robbrown391]

I thought it was Amazing ... Bless Him and glad he made it through all that ....

[@marzencia567]

I was a victim of stalking for 4 years. I am glad to see the increasing awareness and understanding of this behaviour and how it all affects the victim. Still so much more needs to change. If anyone reading this is currently experiencing the same - my advice is - keep gathering as much evidence as you can and be an absolute pain to the police - keep going, and keep making statements until they do what they suppose to do.

[@mclovinlife4018]

The best thing I’ve seen in many many years. The story, his acting, his vulnerability, the way it’s shot. Just everything.

[@1971redd]

The movie was amazing. I couldnt walk away from my TV. Richard you are so brave to relive that over and over acting in that movie

[@alexbriantab]

It was a series

[@madalenamadalena359]

Iphon

[@readifdumb]

What I liked so much about it is how raw it felt to the flawed nature of being human. Often we find ourselves in situations, doing things that we regret, and one by one we bury these moments, and create a false identity online, on social media and such. To see someone expose not only the darkest parts of their life, but also show the world how flawed they acted in those scenarios, it gives a voice to those that have been in manipulative relationships, and those that feel imperfect as they compare themselves to celebrities. All humans are flawed, one way or another, and I think that’s something to embrace not ignore.

[@missswifte]

Wow... this series took a sharp twist into dark. Emotionally overwhelming and courageously created. Amazing piece ... thank you for this! So proud of your courage to tell your story

[@sarahnaji8362]

I absolutely loved it!!!! I wanted more than 7 episodes!! Literally a masterpiece

[@KarlSnarks]

I think the story being told in such a self-contained format ads to its strength. Every episode also had a different runtime, to give every part of the story the space it needed to be understood.

[@The_Red_Pill__]

I someone recommended this to me. Said it was the best show they ever saw. I doubted it, but watched it and couldn’t agree more!

[@lovey980]

It’s an amazing show and I’ve never felt like a show ended so fast. This deserves so many awards. It’s such a refreshing experience.

[@santiagovasco4233]

This is the best Netflix series in a long time.

[@BlackBizAdvocate]

I was mesmerized by this series! I felt ALL of the emotions, and it was very well written and acted.

[@psychedelicgoat3464]

I have genuinely never cried so hard in a series. I found it so relatable, so astonishing in how it portrayed thought patters we are all prone to feel even though we don’t acknowledge this. He was so brave in sharing this story and exposing his vulnerabilities that make it easier for us to process our own deepest darkest secrets and shames. Can’t share my love for this series enough and glad he got out of this situation ok (from what we see)

[@michellemybelle2263]

This show was so powerful, emotional, brilliant, great acting, great writing, crazy intricate story. Whatever awards can be given for a tv show should be given to this show. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I finished.

[@andreeaseni2986]

I cried so much.. I am sorry he had to went through something like that.. This drama series was amazing! I love it !! Good luck in your future projects!!🙏

[@Coalminesz]

Truly heartbreaking, yet a raw and descriptive show. I commend his bravery. So many feelings and tears were exposed while watching this show.