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

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  • čas přidán 16. 04. 2024
  • We’re joined by Richard Gadd, who’s turned his real-life experience of being stalked into a hit TV series ‘Baby Reindeer’. Working behind the bar of a pub, he offered one female punter a free cup of tea after she claimed she couldn’t afford a drink. That single act of kindness set off a series of events which would change his life forever. The woman - ‘Martha’ - went on to send him 40,000 emails and 350 hours of voicemail while obsessively stalking him outside his home, at his workplace and at his comedy gigs. Richard joins us today to explain why he wanted to share his story and how it feels to have created Netflix’s current number-one TV series.
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  • @ConradIsFamous
    @ConradIsFamous Před 6 dny +5493

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

  • @SpotlessLeopard
    @SpotlessLeopard Před 4 dny +1131

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

    • @magdadzialak2178
      @magdadzialak2178 Před 2 dny +9

      😂😂😂😂you killed me 😂😂

    • @SpotlessLeopard
      @SpotlessLeopard Před 2 dny +35

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

    • @nonamanis2594
      @nonamanis2594 Před 2 dny +4

      Hahahhahah😂😂😂

    • @Sohum1111
      @Sohum1111 Před 2 dny +2

      😂😂😂👏👏 !!!
      Sent from my shoelazy

    • @jennmemphis
      @jennmemphis Před 2 dny +1

      🤣🙌🏼🤣🙌🏼

  • @patrickm7754
    @patrickm7754 Před 21 dnem +3256

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

    • @pmf15
      @pmf15 Před 17 dny +29

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

    • @OGJprodandmore
      @OGJprodandmore Před 13 dny +1

      Which episode

    • @lucien5319
      @lucien5319 Před 12 dny

      @@OGJprodandmoreep7

    • @antc9819
      @antc9819 Před 12 dny +3

      @@OGJprodandmore end of number 6

    • @jonatan7112
      @jonatan7112 Před 8 dny +40

      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.

  • @xull505
    @xull505 Před 19 dny +1865

    Binged it. Great show.
    Sent from my iPhone

  • @Lilawhen
    @Lilawhen Před 28 dny +14481

    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 ❤️

    • @tamarAW515
      @tamarAW515 Před 28 dny +420

      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
      @DaveW-zi2jv Před 28 dny +1

      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
      @judithshelton5655 Před 27 dny +33

      Well said!

    • @ajar.g.7307
      @ajar.g.7307 Před 26 dny +74

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

    • @taraqueen58
      @taraqueen58 Před 26 dny +47

      Deserves highest acting accolade. Brilliant.

  • @marcbercht4021
    @marcbercht4021 Před 24 dny +7760

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

    • @TheOldYoungOne
      @TheOldYoungOne Před 24 dny +529

      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
      @woz_in_oz Před 22 dny +114

      What a scene!

    • @sjag2947
      @sjag2947 Před 21 dnem +206

      I balled like a baby 😢

    • @arfia89
      @arfia89 Před 20 dny +201

      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
      @KimBlaQue Před 20 dny +77

      That broke me, not going to lie.

  • @nancyorlikow463
    @nancyorlikow463 Před 21 dnem +901

    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
      @Renijka666 Před 13 hodinami

      How did he help?

    • @elioben5810
      @elioben5810 Před 13 hodinami +1

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

    • @queenj.8i895
      @queenj.8i895 Před 2 hodinami

      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 🦋

  • @fairybliss7772
    @fairybliss7772 Před 5 dny +248

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

    • @jeancarpenter5283
      @jeancarpenter5283 Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @touchyto
    @touchyto Před 27 dny +6672

    This show deserves an award.

  • @LeonardoDiCapri-Sun
    @LeonardoDiCapri-Sun Před 28 dny +7908

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

    • @gotyoutriggered.8644
      @gotyoutriggered.8644 Před 28 dny +17

      It was disgusting, a mockry to god.

    • @sams3987
      @sams3987 Před 28 dny +146

      @@gotyoutriggered.8644sorry what 😂😂

    • @Se7hius
      @Se7hius Před 28 dny +1

      ​@@gotyoutriggered.8644bait

    • @Americasorola
      @Americasorola Před 28 dny +45

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

    • @gotyoutriggered.8644
      @gotyoutriggered.8644 Před 27 dny

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

  • @lwayne9281
    @lwayne9281 Před 23 dny +1287

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

    • @BK12310
      @BK12310 Před 16 dny +26

      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
      @theycallmedrworm Před 14 dny +24

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

    • @ninaa4life
      @ninaa4life Před 14 dny +14

      Are Americans not good interviewers?

    • @BK12310
      @BK12310 Před 14 dny +31

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

    • @ouadguy06
      @ouadguy06 Před 5 dny +1

      I would have to agree.

  • @taylormadgolfuk4146
    @taylormadgolfuk4146 Před 22 dny +448

    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
      @juliechristine377 Před 8 dny +5

      My husband cried too...more than me!

    • @nicolettesauramba2596
      @nicolettesauramba2596 Před 8 dny +2

      @@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
      @taylormadgolfuk4146 Před 7 dny +10

      @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
      @taylormadgolfuk4146 Před 7 dny +3

      @@juliechristine377 it done me big time. Great acting

    • @ddl4374
      @ddl4374 Před 4 dny +2

      So good.

  • @I-kd3cz
    @I-kd3cz Před 26 dny +4368

    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
      @bippitybop9060 Před 25 dny +61

      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
      @solb101 Před 24 dny +27

      He’s not a victim. That’s the secret.

    • @erienglish
      @erienglish Před 24 dny +16

      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
      @mattb4640 Před 24 dny +27

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

    • @solb101
      @solb101 Před 24 dny +2

      @@mattb4640 a professional not-victim

  • @palemich
    @palemich Před 26 dny +3411

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

    • @sasskvetch8617
      @sasskvetch8617 Před 24 dny +14

      He's right though

    • @nm3662
      @nm3662 Před 24 dny +153

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

    • @mindyt5557
      @mindyt5557 Před 20 dny +15

      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
      @valentino1646 Před 16 dny +5

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

    • @mindyt5557
      @mindyt5557 Před 16 dny +3

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

  • @ln14517
    @ln14517 Před 17 dny +597

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

    • @ourcorrectopinions6824
      @ourcorrectopinions6824 Před 17 dny +41

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

    • @justenethompson3824
      @justenethompson3824 Před 14 dny +6

      Same!

    • @rinodad
      @rinodad Před 14 dny +9

      Yes, first irreversible movie and second episode 04. 😢

    • @geline2686
      @geline2686 Před 14 dny +10

      i stopped watching after that

    • @amillionlittle11
      @amillionlittle11 Před 13 dny

      ​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

  • @Lawzika
    @Lawzika Před 14 dny +155

    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.

  • @ManiKais
    @ManiKais Před 25 dny +2364

    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.

  • @eron8937
    @eron8937 Před 28 dny +1235

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

    • @mazda2038
      @mazda2038 Před 28 dny +27

      Same

    • @skerriesrockart
      @skerriesrockart Před 28 dny +23

      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
      @stevezb222 Před 28 dny +100

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

    • @alexandra129
      @alexandra129 Před 28 dny +83

      @@skerriesrockart how dare you

    • @skerriesrockart
      @skerriesrockart Před 28 dny +6

      @@alexandra129 nothing about him or the story is believable

  • @kateobrien7067
    @kateobrien7067 Před 7 dny +32

    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

  • @tanvirina
    @tanvirina Před 14 dny +94

    Why the host ia telling it was funny Comedy drama? Was it really that funny? I found it was intense, disturbing and emotional.

    • @yungjose3369
      @yungjose3369 Před 9 dny +11

      it's a genre called Black Comedy

    • @Kat-qb1uj
      @Kat-qb1uj Před 7 dny +6

      The genre on Netflix says dark comedy

    • @luciekatherine
      @luciekatherine Před 4 dny +10

      There were flashes of humor between the characters, not just because he was a comedian. It was really interesting the feel all of those emotions at once

    • @sannasanna8535
      @sannasanna8535 Před 2 dny

      Yess

    • @LilstevieWonders2
      @LilstevieWonders2 Před 2 dny +1

      So funny. I laughed a lot.

  • @Keanerock
    @Keanerock Před 24 dny +597

    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
      @MagikarpBeast Před 18 dny +4

      For seeking attention?

    • @Keanerock
      @Keanerock Před 18 dny +43

      @@MagikarpBeast There's always one!

    • @CountryCowboy008
      @CountryCowboy008 Před 5 dny +11

      @@MagikarpBeastdid you post this comment from your iPhon?

    • @anitarogers2877
      @anitarogers2877 Před 5 dny +5

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

    • @CarolynnMc01
      @CarolynnMc01 Před 4 dny

      @@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...

  • @alexmousley7213
    @alexmousley7213 Před 27 dny +1333

    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.

    • @beniteztheconman
      @beniteztheconman Před 26 dny +4

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

    • @alexmousley7213
      @alexmousley7213 Před 25 dny +13

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

    • @carlabrunell9781
      @carlabrunell9781 Před 23 dny +3

      ​@@alexmousley7213I agree. Fantastic perspective of both parties

    • @Angela-cc1hd
      @Angela-cc1hd Před 23 dny +8

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

    • @alexmousley7213
      @alexmousley7213 Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @boogzieboogs
    @boogzieboogs Před 18 dny +82

    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.

  • @kayleighanne4205
    @kayleighanne4205 Před 14 dny +49

    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.

  • @majestyk8654
    @majestyk8654 Před 28 dny +1304

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

    • @John-lp5xh
      @John-lp5xh Před 26 dny +4

      Sounds woke

    • @Moth-Mellow
      @Moth-Mellow Před 25 dny +13

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

    • @John-lp5xh
      @John-lp5xh Před 25 dny +2

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

    • @majestyk8654
      @majestyk8654 Před 23 dny +7

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

    • @John-lp5xh
      @John-lp5xh Před 23 dny

      @@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

  • @Themis33
    @Themis33 Před 28 dny +600

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

    • @beniteztheconman
      @beniteztheconman Před 26 dny

      Hahahahaha

    • @linapesz313
      @linapesz313 Před 23 dny

      What did you like about this show?

    • @Themis33
      @Themis33 Před 22 dny +22

      @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
      @shashamarie4760 Před 17 dny +3

      Processing. Exactly 😢

    • @catherinesydney
      @catherinesydney Před 5 dny +2

      The ending was utterly brilliant

  • @danieldmyers
    @danieldmyers Před 5 dny +43

    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
      @Renijka666 Před 13 hodinami

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

  • @sandracheney912
    @sandracheney912 Před 3 dny +7

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

  • @marianneyag4106
    @marianneyag4106 Před 28 dny +725

    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.

    • @beniteztheconman
      @beniteztheconman Před 26 dny +3

      Wow

    • @TM-pl6tm
      @TM-pl6tm Před 26 dny +7

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

    • @alexmousley7213
      @alexmousley7213 Před 23 dny

      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
      @sun.g4l Před 6 dny

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

  • @PBXBusinessbuilders
    @PBXBusinessbuilders Před 27 dny +245

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

    • @jemillafrancis4148
      @jemillafrancis4148 Před 3 dny +1

      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.

  • @lolo_bird
    @lolo_bird Před 8 dny +14

    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

  • @fatmaal5296
    @fatmaal5296 Před 20 dny +33

    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!

  • @saleca3613
    @saleca3613 Před 26 dny +362

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

    • @AA-lq5pu
      @AA-lq5pu Před 25 dny +9

      Same here. Its taught me alot about myself.

    • @jadeamah
      @jadeamah Před 24 dny +3

      Init, crazy

    • @angel22j92
      @angel22j92 Před 12 dny +1

      Me neither, very shocked

  • @RustyDarkStone
    @RustyDarkStone Před 28 dny +474

    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.

  • @WR10678
    @WR10678 Před 19 dny +27

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

  • @NotFalling4it
    @NotFalling4it Před 6 dny +44

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

    • @lindaflesch7303
      @lindaflesch7303 Před 3 dny

      Do you believe her?

    • @NotFalling4it
      @NotFalling4it Před 3 dny +6

      @@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
      @lisamartin6847 Před 2 dny +1

      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
      @michaelmora5334 Před 2 dny

      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

  • @younuvou7916
    @younuvou7916 Před 25 dny +203

    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
      @MaryCherryOfficial Před 16 dny +17

      i agree. that was an odd thing to say

    • @lizzlovesjesus
      @lizzlovesjesus Před 16 dny +5

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

    • @kelseylovesart
      @kelseylovesart Před 12 dny +13

      ​@@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
      @joescott5322 Před 10 dny +2

      It’s a dark comedy

    • @johngreydanus2033
      @johngreydanus2033 Před 4 dny

      @@MaryCherryOfficial The guy was a comedian FFS.

  • @shelleybartley8913
    @shelleybartley8913 Před 26 dny +398

    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
      @angelcuraza9813 Před 24 dny +1

      i only realized when i read this comment 🥲🥲

    • @midlifecrisis39
      @midlifecrisis39 Před 22 dny

      Same

    • @Romawitch
      @Romawitch Před 20 dny +7

      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
      @mindyt5557 Před 20 dny +7

      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
      @BonJoviBeatlesLedZep Před 14 dny +1

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

  • @stevenhageman8255
    @stevenhageman8255 Před 19 dny +32

    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

  • @claramoldes9632
    @claramoldes9632 Před 18 dny +25

    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 deserves awards for this work.

  • @jchope777
    @jchope777 Před 27 dny +986

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

  • @mrswolf3084
    @mrswolf3084 Před 25 dny +197

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

  • @loliloli6582
    @loliloli6582 Před 2 dny +3

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

  • @dominique8655
    @dominique8655 Před 6 dny +9

    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

  • @naomijenkins7848
    @naomijenkins7848 Před 28 dny +175

    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.

  • @karensobt
    @karensobt Před 24 dny +113

    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

  • @seanah123
    @seanah123 Před 12 dny +9

    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.

  • @theresabelcourt40
    @theresabelcourt40 Před 16 dny +32

    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
      @adimeter Před 7 dny

      "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
      @gabriellegoyette4238 Před 5 dny +1

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

    • @adimeter
      @adimeter Před 5 dny

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

  • @tabascocat5102
    @tabascocat5102 Před 25 dny +183

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

  • @TK-md4dv
    @TK-md4dv Před 27 dny +178

    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 👌

  • @gymbuddy32
    @gymbuddy32 Před 3 dny +6

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

  • @varsharavichandran8959
    @varsharavichandran8959 Před 23 dny +34

    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 ❤

  • @Mama-Sarnit
    @Mama-Sarnit Před 24 dny +97

    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

  • @motulifelikefigures1987
    @motulifelikefigures1987 Před 28 dny +138

    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.

  • @marianacabral8659
    @marianacabral8659 Před 21 dnem +9

    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.

  • @dezlc6259
    @dezlc6259 Před 3 dny +3

    What else makes this show fun to watch is that he’s the actual guy in the show! Yesterday, Martha went on Piers Morgan and I couldn’t help but feel sorry for her since everyone knows who she is now

  • @gracekerr3127
    @gracekerr3127 Před 28 dny +153

    Binged the whole series back to back- Simply Amazing.

  • @TwinedHorizon3
    @TwinedHorizon3 Před 27 dny +80

    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
      @sillygo0oser Před 24 dny +2

      Holy cow the expressions she made were amazing

  • @paragonnina
    @paragonnina Před 23 dny +7

    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

  • @PaigeHarris-uv2th
    @PaigeHarris-uv2th Před 4 dny +5

    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 💔

  • @heekyungkim8147
    @heekyungkim8147 Před 28 dny +157

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

    • @Dbarr311
      @Dbarr311 Před 28 dny +2

      Nah nit the best

    • @LANDE33
      @LANDE33 Před 27 dny +7

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

    • @libbyallen2566
      @libbyallen2566 Před 25 dny +1

      @@Dbarr311haven’t heard of nit

  • @zenden6584
    @zenden6584 Před 28 dny +149

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

    • @beniteztheconman
      @beniteztheconman Před 26 dny

      Haha really?

    • @moodforever
      @moodforever Před 26 dny

      @@beniteztheconmanyou 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 ?

  • @psychedelicgoat3464
    @psychedelicgoat3464 Před 22 dny +5

    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)

  • @jamesphilipdorse8161
    @jamesphilipdorse8161 Před 10 dny +4

    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

  • @Bartizzle739
    @Bartizzle739 Před 27 dny +53

    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
      @francine5936 Před 27 dny +2

      Was it really the Fringe when it was filmed?

    • @Bartizzle739
      @Bartizzle739 Před 27 dny +6

      @@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
      @adimeter Před 7 dny

      How interesting. You have 2 perspectives.

  • @wcreview8227
    @wcreview8227 Před 25 dny +45

    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!!

  • @andreaandrea898
    @andreaandrea898 Před 5 dny +12

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

  • @RobynK90
    @RobynK90 Před 18 hodinami +1

    Jessica, who plays Martha is brilliant! Never believed a character so much before. She needs an award. Well done Richard for sharing your story ❤

  • @santiagovasco4233
    @santiagovasco4233 Před 25 dny +90

    This is the best Netflix series in a long time.

  • @wakeupbell2491
    @wakeupbell2491 Před 26 dny +27

    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
      @Melinamiu007 Před 4 dny

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

    • @jenbodhi1133
      @jenbodhi1133 Před 3 dny

      I was wondering that too

  • @LadyT2g
    @LadyT2g Před 5 dny +8

    I initially watched this video on April 18th and it was longer than 7 mins. It even included where he told them that in real life she did not get jail time for this but it was resolved. Also told them why he would never tell who she was. It's nos missing.

  • @lisayusko6800
    @lisayusko6800 Před 23 dny +3

    What is so great about the series, is that Gadd actually and finally got to realize his dream of writing and bringing something to the masses, through this series. Such an amazing heart- wrenching, thought-provoking piece of film. I have so many feelings, after watching this. Stunning work. ❤

  • @sophiecatmin2574
    @sophiecatmin2574 Před 25 dny +36

    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

  • @KB-tf8vp
    @KB-tf8vp Před 24 dny +36

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

  • @simonasaboova6760
    @simonasaboova6760 Před 6 dny +3

    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 😱😱

  • @emebuchanan
    @emebuchanan Před 2 dny +3

    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
      @anaseijas6556 Před 2 dny

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

  • @fh5047
    @fh5047 Před 28 dny +73

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

    • @KarlSnarks
      @KarlSnarks Před 28 dny +5

      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.

    • @beniteztheconman
      @beniteztheconman Před 26 dny

      I yawned a lot

    • @fh5047
      @fh5047 Před 23 dny

      @@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 🤯

  • @1971redd
    @1971redd Před 28 dny +37

    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

  • @scoon2117
    @scoon2117 Před 4 dny +6

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

  • @sydneymyers6883
    @sydneymyers6883 Před 23 dny +3

    This show was brilliant. And I had no clue it was the actor who went through these things! The whole time I was thinking this man deserves an award for this acting it was so raw and genuine. Such a talent to write and act it. Not to mention the execution of the story and taking the audience through a range of emotions. My heart just broke for so many people.

  • @sarahnaji8362
    @sarahnaji8362 Před 28 dny +83

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

    • @KarlSnarks
      @KarlSnarks Před 28 dny +13

      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.

  • @meegangamble6503
    @meegangamble6503 Před 27 dny +23

    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
      @jamie6770 Před 27 dny +1

      Has the person who graped him ever been prosecuted?

  • @thomazpank
    @thomazpank Před 5 dny +21

    I went to school with Richard, back then I was a spotty rather unpopular young man who was going through a lot of gender identity issues behind the scene and had also been a victim of an SA by an older man, I found Richard to be quite a mean person who was more than willing to engage in use of homophobic slurs against me and my few friends and was more than happy to be the bully to fit in with his group and not seem gay.
    Our guidance teachers were Ms Hutchinson and Mr Tarvet we attended Madras College.
    I am glad to see that Richard has lost some of his less savoury behaviours and improved with age. I wish him well. Perhaps he has now a better understanding of the power of other peoples behaviour to cause hurt and as a victim of other people maybe he can now understand that I forgive his actions but will never forget them and the impact they had on my younger self.

    • @fxm_ae
      @fxm_ae Před 5 dny +3

      Stop the cap please

    • @thomazpank
      @thomazpank Před 5 dny +2

      ​@@fxm_ae he rode a moffat and williamson bus to and from school. Ms Hutchinson married a geography teacher.
      We both went to school with Nick Ross who has since passed away. We had a music teacher named Mr Bell who always wore his trousers with the waist up high.
      Two vans would show up outside our school every lunch time, andy's ice cream van and Murray's chip van.
      ;) he'll be able to tell you this is all true, ask him. He was very into playing football. He once strained his groin while doing so.

    • @thomazpank
      @thomazpank Před 5 dny +1

      @@fxm_ae the definition of no cap. 😊

    • @James-ly1zt
      @James-ly1zt Před 5 dny +5

      ⁠@@thomazpankI don’t think your lying fella. Good on you for forgiving his actions and hope you are well

    • @thomazpank
      @thomazpank Před 5 dny

      @@James-ly1zt life is what you make it, I live literally a world away from where we grew up and I am transitioning finally after many years of dealing with things that were not helped by his and many others actions back then and years of working organising and helping out behind the scenes with campaigning for greater respect and rights for the LGBT community.

  • @maccart67
    @maccart67 Před 5 dny +41

    His story, her story and the truth!

    • @MimiDidi121
      @MimiDidi121 Před 3 dny +4

      I 100% agree

    • @thelostchicagogirl
      @thelostchicagogirl Před 3 dny +2

      EXACTLY!!!!

    • @m-o-l
      @m-o-l Před 2 dny +1

      Aye, there's always three sides to every story ..
      Her story on one side ..
      His story on the other side ..
      and the truth in the middle !!

    • @barbrichard4454
      @barbrichard4454 Před 15 hodinami

      I agree

  • @nerd55120
    @nerd55120 Před 23 dny +23

    Who is the 50 something industry type that abused you? I hope he gets exposed. I'm sorry you went through that, but I'm glad you've turned this trauma into something so enlightening

    • @Nono-ge7ef
      @Nono-ge7ef Před 19 dny +2

      He doesn't want it to be known.

    • @alumcable
      @alumcable Před 9 dny +1

      It's not part of the actual "truth"

    • @nerd55120
      @nerd55120 Před 9 dny

      Hi @@alumcable , are you saying that part isn't so 'true story'? That's interesting

    • @MariaGonzalez-gk6lj
      @MariaGonzalez-gk6lj Před 6 dny +2

      It’s funny no one’s talking about this instead, they’re all targeting the real Martha.

    • @lilme7052
      @lilme7052 Před 4 dny

      ​@@alumcableit is

  • @robbrown391
    @robbrown391 Před 28 dny +45

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

  • @StrawberriesinnSummer
    @StrawberriesinnSummer Před 6 dny +3

    This show and his performance as well as the actress who played Martha deserve so much recognition, I hope that come awards season they get recognized. This is a work of art and art is severely lacking in the entertainment industry.

  • @mightymight24
    @mightymight24 Před 20 dny +2

    Richard have showed us what a real cinema should be - it should tell us stories about real people, inspire and understand people and that we should start hearing stories from them. Brilliant acting and story-telling. It was brave of him to relive and act his experience out. He deserves an award and recognition for this!!

  • @deltaXna
    @deltaXna Před 26 dny +28

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

  • @michellemybelle2263
    @michellemybelle2263 Před 25 dny +10

    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.

  • @JoJo-ju7xw
    @JoJo-ju7xw Před 20 dny +1

    I just loved his parents in the show, especially how his dad handled everything

  • @andybrassell85
    @andybrassell85 Před 14 dny +6

    Having a stalker who acts exactly the same way is crushing. Mine sits outside my work every day and screams everything she thinks she knows about me to my coworkers and friends. I appreciated the series, but its still a far cry from what you go through if this actually happens to you.

    • @guacfiend
      @guacfiend Před 8 dny

      Sorry your going through this

    • @lilme7052
      @lilme7052 Před 4 dny

      Prob change your name on here from what looks like your real name?

  • @charleenhudson4746
    @charleenhudson4746 Před 26 dny +73

    This show was a masterpiece! Just when I was about to give up on Netflix..

  • @lovey980
    @lovey980 Před 27 dny +12

    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.

  • @gbosonnet
    @gbosonnet Před 17 dny +2

    It was an incredible series and amazing how the writer actually acted his own story. The courage to do that is awesome

  • @dmojpm
    @dmojpm Před 8 dny +1

    The level of accountability and self reflection of his own actions which helped led to his situation should be commended, amazing show 👏

  • @Coalminesz
    @Coalminesz Před 25 dny +9

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

  • @carlamcglone5698
    @carlamcglone5698 Před 28 dny +43

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

  • @BlackBizAdvocate
    @BlackBizAdvocate Před 16 dny +2

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

  • @marzencia567
    @marzencia567 Před 12 dny +2

    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.