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Baby Reindeer (Series)

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Number of Episodes(Text)

7

IMDb(Text)

8.1

Cast(s)

Nina Sosanya – Liz

Danny Kirrane – Dave

Tom Goodman-Hill – Darrien

Jessica Gunning – Martha

Nava Mau – Teri

Richard Gadd – Donny Dunn

Director(s)

Josephine Bornebusch

Weronika Tofilska

Broadcast History

11 April 2024

Duration

30-45 min

Baby Reindeer is a 2024 British miniseries written by and starring Richard Gadd. Based on true events, it was first released on the Netflix platform on 11 April 2024. The series was produced by Clerkenwell Films.

Plot and Themes

The series follows the experience of Donny Dunn, a young stand-up comedian, as he becomes the target of an obsessive woman. The events that unfold for Donny intertwine with his past traumas, shaping his inner world and his relationships with others.

Baby Reindeer revolves around themes of obsessive stalking, violations of personal boundaries, trauma, sexual abuse, psychological manipulation, and power dynamics. The series explores the connection between an individual’s past experiences and their present behavioral patterns.


Baby Reindeer Series Trailer (Netflix YouTube Channel)

Cast and Character Analysis

Richard Gadd – Donny Dunn: A young stand-up comedian who becomes increasingly psychologically strained during the period of being stalked. He confronts his traumas, sexual identity, and past experiences.

Jessica Gunning – Martha: A customer at the bar where Donny works. She obsessively stalks him due to her intense and compulsive behavior.

Nava Mau – Teri: A transgender woman with whom Donny had a past relationship. She represents one of the key figures in Donny’s emotional world and identity confusion.

Tom Goodman-Hill – Darrien: One of the significant figures from Donny’s past. He is a source of trauma.

Danny Kirrane – Dave

Nina Sosanya – Liz

A Scene from Baby Reindeer (IMDb)

Awards and Nominations

Awards Won:

  • BAFTA TV Awards 2024 – Best Actor (Richard Gadd)
  • Edinburgh International Television Festival – Series of the Year (Special Jury Prize)

Main Nominations:

  • BAFTA TV Awards – Best Mini-Series
  • Royal Television Society Awards – Best Writing
  • GLAAD Media Awards – Outstanding Limited Series
  • British Independent Film & TV Awards – Best Performance in a Series (Jessica Gunning)

Bibliographies

Beyazperde. "Baby Reindeer." Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/diziler/dizi-27959/

Box Office Türkiye. "Baby Reindeer." Accessed July 19, 2025. https://boxofficeturkiye.com/dizi/baby-reindeer–2003

IMDb. "Baby Reindeer Awards." Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/awards/?ref_=tt_ov_at_op_awd

IMDb. “Baby Reindeer (TV Mini Series 2024– ).” Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/

IMDb. “Baby Reindeer Company Credits.” Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/companycredits/?ref_=tt_ov_at_dt_cmpy

IMDb. “Baby Reindeer Filming & Production.” Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/locations/?ref_=tt_ov_at_dt_flmg

IMDb. “Baby Reindeer Full Cast & Crew.” Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_at_pop_cst

IMDb. “Baby Reindeer Photo Gallery.” Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/mediaindex/?ref_=tt_ov_at_pop_ph

IMDb. “Baby Reindeer Plot Summary.” Accessed July 19, 2025. http://imdb.com/title/tt13649112/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_ov_at_pl_pl

IMDb. “Baby Reindeer Release Info.” Accessed July 19, 2025. http://imdb.com/title/tt13649112/releaseinfo/?ref_=tt_ov_at_dt_rdat

Netflix. "Baby Reindeer | Official Trailer." YouTube. Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafm1gB6SCM

Sinemalar. "Baby Reindeer." Accessed July 19, 2025. https://www.sinemalar.com/dizi/285846/baby-reindeer

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  • Plot and Themes

  • Cast and Character Analysis

  • Awards and Nominations

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