Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer quickly captivated audiences around the globe upon its debut on Netflix. However, what intrigued viewers most was the real-life events that served as the show’s inspiration. As fans attempt to uncover the identity of the sexual abuser who inspired a character, the situation has escalated to the point where legal action is being considered, creating a whirlwind of controversy that shows no signs of calming down.
Piers Morgan calls out industry insiders who know the real abuser of Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
As reported by Deadline, BBC’s Media Show recently interviewed Piers Morgan about the Baby Reindeer controversy. When asked about the person who sexually assaulted Richard Gadd, Morgan said he was unaware of the abuser’s identity and slammed people who have been withholding the information that could help solve this situation.
[There] are some very high-profile people in the business saying they know who it is. Well, why aren’t you telling the authorities, why aren’t you telling their employers. If there is a rapist in our business and they know who it is but aren’t giving any information then that surely should ask some pretty serious questions of them.
The writer called for transparency, saying insiders should give out the name if there is an abuser in the industry. He defended himself against claims that he had exploited Harvey on his YouTube show, Piers Morgan Uncensored. He said that it was time to stop offering their opinions about his interview and instead reflect on their conduct in light of the serious rape allegation.
Storyline of the Netflix show Baby Reindeer
The British dark comedy drama-thriller miniseries Baby Reindeer is based on Richard Gadd’s autobiographical one-man show. It is directed by Weronika Tofilska and Josephine Bornebusch and stars Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, and Tom Goodman-Hill. The series consists of seven episodes and follows the story of bartender and comedian Donny Dunn.
The show depicts Dunn offering a cup of tea to a customer named Martha after seeing her distressed. Martha becomes obsessed with him and starts visiting the bar every day while bullying him online. She also attends his shows and goes after his girlfriend, Teri. The story flashes back to when Dunn gets involved with TV writer Darrien O’Connor, who offers him career advice, promises opportunities, and well, drugs.
Throughout their time together, Darrien sexually assaulted Donny during drug-induced blackouts. Back in the present, Donny reports Martha to the police, and she is sentenced to spend nine months in prison. Darrien and Donny meet again, and Darrien suggests renewing their partnership, to which Donny reluctantly agrees.
