LOS ANGELES — The pilot episode of Netflix's hit miniseries "Baby Reindeer" presents viewers with the following message: "This is a true story." But how much of "Baby Reindeer" creator Richard Gadd's fictionalized retelling of a life-altering encounter with a serial stalker is actually true? In June, the woman who allegedly inspired the stalker character in "Baby Reindeer" sued Netflix for negligence and defamation. As part of the settlement, Netflix agreed to move a disclaimer (similar to the one attached to "Baby Reindeer") from the end credits to the opening of the show. Gadd has said that a considerable effort was made to obscure the identity of his real stalker when making "Baby Reindeer."

Source: Los Angeles Times October 14, 2024 16:04 UTC