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Netflix's Baby Reindeer fans urged to watch 'powerful' BBC drama also inspired by true story

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Published 13:46 22 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Netflix's Baby Reindeer fans urged to watch 'powerful' BBC drama also inspired by true story

Baby Reindeer fans are recommending this BBC drama with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score starring Michaela Coel

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past week or so, you'll know all about the latest thriller series to hit Netflix, Baby Reindeer.

The seven-part show - which is currently in the top spot on the streaming platform - is based on the true story of comedian Richard Gadd, who found himself in a terrifying situation when he was relentlessly harassed by a stalker.

Since then, viewers of Baby Reindeer have urged fellow fanatics to watch a 'powerful' BBC drama also inspired by a true story.

The critically-acclaimed show went on to receive a whole bunch of accolades including nine nominations at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards.

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It also won two awards including Outstanding Writing.

Baby Reindeer dropped on Netflix earlier this month. (Netflix)
Baby Reindeer dropped on Netflix earlier this month. (Netflix)

And that series is none other than the 2020 drama-comedy created by and starring Michaela Coel - I May Destroy You.

The plot of the 12-part BBC programme follows Arabella (Coel) a young woman, who struggles to remember the events that took place during her night out with friends.

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However, she soon realises that she was drugged and taken advantage of.

Fans couldn't help but draw parallels to the two shows with many rushing to social media to share their findings.

One X user began: "Baby Reindeer has something about it that reminds me of I May Destroy You."

People are obsessed with the new stalker series. (Netflix)
People are obsessed with the new stalker series. (Netflix)

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"If you enjoyed Baby Reindeer, I encourage you to watch I May Destroy You on BBC iPlayer, Michaela Coel deserves everything," praised a second.

A third chimed in: "Don’t let the buzz fool you into treating Baby Reindeer lightly. It’s a brutal and incredibly honest story about abuse (in the vain of I May Destroy You) and Richard Gadd should be commended for that."

"The closest thing to Baby Reindeer is I May Destroy You — two powerful, beautiful, transformative works of art that capture trauma, grief, abuse and every shade of joy, heartbreak, anger, love, shame and catharsis that exist within each," added a fourth.

Michaela Coel in I May Destroy You. (BBC)
Michaela Coel in I May Destroy You. (BBC)

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A fifth wrote: "Baby Reindeer was a lot, like I’ve haven’t watched a show like this since I May Destroy You. It was so honest and raw. I hope that guy has love and peace now."

"Baby Reindeer is up there with I May Destroy You as some of the best TV I’ve ever seen," gushed a sixth. "Completing unsettling, terrifyingly honest, so bloody well written. My only advice is to watch with someone as it is a lot to absorb."

Another admitted: "I stayed up last night binge watching Baby Reindeer on Netflix.

"It’s definitely up there with I May Destroy You for me in terms of being one of the few pieces of media I’ve seen that accurately depicts how incredibly messy being a victim/survivor is."

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People have rushed in to compare I May Destroy You with Baby Reindeer. (BBC)
People have rushed in to compare I May Destroy You with Baby Reindeer. (BBC)

Baby Reindeer is currently available to stream on Netflix.

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact The Survivors Trust for free on 08088 010 818, available 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm on Fridays, 10am-12.30pm on Saturdays and 6pm-8pm on Sundays.

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: TV And Film, Netflix, Baby Reindeer, BBC, Social Media

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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