Baby Reindeer
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Starting a crime-drama show that is based on a true story can be tricky.
(Maybe even horrified?)
Humanity or the lack thereof can surprise you if you let it.
Thats particularly true withBaby Reindeer, a new Netflix series based on actor-creator Richard Gadds real-life trauma.
and Who is the real woman inBaby Reindeer?
Theres good reason for the curiosity.
The officer on duty seems skeptical.
Thats presumably what well find out.
Its an interesting parallel to when he first meets Martha, played by the excellent Jessica Gunning.
Dunn is skeptical because who wouldnt be?
but he humors her because, as he thinks, whats the harm?
Martha keeps returning to the bar, sporting new makeup, new hairstyles, and different outfits.
She comes with stories about people Donnys never met and a big, jolly laugh.
Everything about Martha intrigues Donny, who says he admires her endless confidence.
(Or is it delusion?)
Some people run away by standing in the same place for too long.
Thats some profound shit, man.
Thats why Donny plays along with Martha, telling her jokes and laying down some random flattery.
He also neverreallyturns away her sexual innuendos or come-ons.
Shes clearly not all there.
Ribbing her gets him laughs, and shes willing and unaware enough to be the butt of the jokes.
And thats why, even after Martha tells Donny she loves him (As a friend!
), he still considers accepting her Facebook friend request.
But even knowing that, Donny accepts the friend request because she likes and sees him.
And God knows what shell do if he doesnt try and see her right back.
Laying the sad-fat-woman tropes on a little thick, bro!
Whos to say she hasnt had a full, interesting life?
(We know that she hasnt, but shecould have.)
The song that Martha sings isSomethin Stupid, by Frank Sinatra, in case youre wondering.
