Netflix's latest breakout hit, the true crime drama Baby Reindeer from creator, writer, and star Richard Gadd, is based on a harrowing true story. When he was in his 20s, the Scottish comedian was stalked and harassed by a woman who sent him over 40,000 emails and went on to threaten him and his family. Gadd turned the emotional saga into a superb seven-episode miniseries in which he plays a fictional version of himself named Donny Dunn and Jessica Gunning portrays his stalker, Martha.
After arriving on the streaming giant with little fanfare on April 11, Baby Reindeer has quickly become a surprise hit for the platform, with stellar reviews from critics and garnering 1.4 million views following the first full week since its release, per Variety. Passionate fans have begun clamoring for a second season, but there's a big reason why we won't see more of Donny and Martha's story on screen.
