A potential legal battle is brewing between streaming giant Netflix and Fiona Harvey, who alleges that her portrayal in the show “Baby Reindeer” is inaccurate. Harvey contends that the character Martha, depicted as a stalker in the series, is based on her, despite her never having been to prison or court, as depicted in the show. Richard Gadd, the writer and star of “Baby Reindeer,” drew inspiration from his own experiences with a stalker.
However, sources reveal that Gadd informed the production company, Clerkenwell Films, that his stalker was never convicted but was instead the subject of an ‘exclusion order,’ a civil measure distinct from a criminal conviction for stalking. While the show was marketed as a true story, it is now apparent that it was a fictionalized dramatization, raising questions about the accuracy of its portrayal of real-life events. This discrepancy has sparked controversy, particularly as a Netflix executive previously referred to Gadd’s stalker as ‘a convicted stalker’ during a parliamentary committee hearing.
Despite Gadd’s assertions that Martha’s identity was obscured to prevent recognition, internet users quickly identified Fiona Harvey as the potential inspiration for the character. Jessica Gunning, the actress portraying Martha, bears a striking resemblance to Harvey, further fueling speculation about the character’s real-life counterpart. In response to inquiries, Gadd vaguely mentioned that the situation depicted in “.