Baby Reindeer: Netflix receives official warning from UK Government over safeguarding concern | Web Series
Netflix is in trouble with the UK Government. The streaming giant’s OTT hit Baby Reindeer, which is on track to become the most streamed series in the world, has sparked a firestorm of criticism. The UK government has issued an official warning about safeguarding concerns, citing that new rules will be in place shortly. The series is based on the true story of Marta, a woman who obsessively stalks a struggling Scottish comedian. Baby Reindeer’s real life Martha Fiona Harvey has spoken out about his portrayal in the series UK Govt warns Netflix over Baby Reindeer crisis When Baby Reindeer first aired, viewers became obsessed with uncovering the true identity of the character Martha. The show, which was created by Richard Gadd, is based on his personal experience with a stalker. However, the internet frenzy surrounding the show led to severe attempts to locate the real-life people involved and especially the abuser. This obsession became so intense that Gadd himself had to intervene and urge viewers to stop their efforts to identify the individuals in …