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Is Baby Reindeer worth watching?

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CalmingInfluence · 27/03/2025 11:08

Adolescence got me thinking of this

no Netflix atm

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Coffeeishot · 27/03/2025 11:24

I didn't like it, was too grimy for me! The after hype was just unnecessary the real woman clearly has issues and I hated the whole backlash she got.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 27/03/2025 11:20

It’s just that it starts by saying it’s a true story but there are elements that (I think) have been made up for the programme. But it wouldn’t put me off watching - just don’t take all of it literally

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CalmingInfluence · 27/03/2025 11:19

PickledElectricity · 27/03/2025 11:18

Doooooooon't Google anything before watching!!

Enjoy the show for what it is.

Tw for sexual assault but otherwise it's a great little series.

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Thanks for heads up!

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PickledElectricity · 27/03/2025 11:18

CalmingInfluence · 27/03/2025 11:16

Ah am not familiar with revelations/court case

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Doooooooon't Google anything before watching!!

Enjoy the show for what it is.

Tw for sexual assault but otherwise it's a great little series.

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CalmingInfluence · 27/03/2025 11:16

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 27/03/2025 11:15

It’s a tough watch in part and it’s been somewhat undermined by the subsequent revelations and court case. That said the performance by Jessica Gunning is absolutely exceptional and it’s worth watching for her alone.

Ah am not familiar with revelations/court case

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WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 27/03/2025 11:15

It’s a tough watch in part and it’s been somewhat undermined by the subsequent revelations and court case. That said the performance by Jessica Gunning is absolutely exceptional and it’s worth watching for her alone.

TonTonMacoute · 27/03/2025 11:14

Yes. We tuned in in spite of all the hype. It's extraordinary tv with lots of food for thought about how bloody complex human interactions can be.

AnneLovesGilbert · 27/03/2025 11:12

It’s a staggering watch. Complicated, painful and occasionally pretty gross. Go for it.

PickledElectricity · 27/03/2025 11:11

Yes I really enjoyed it. Tried to pace myself to one episode per night!

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 11:11

I hated it. Exploitative, self-indulgent rubbish.

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 27/03/2025 11:10

YES! It's bloody brilliant!