The chances ofBaby Reindeerseason 2 get a definitive response. Created by Richard Gadd, who also stars in the lead role, the seven-episode Netflix series is an adaptation of Gadd’s one-man show of the same name. The story focuses on Donny Dunn as he gets stalked by a former lawyer named Martha Scott (Jessica Gunning). Following the recent Emmy wins for Gadd, Gunning, and the spotlight on theBaby Reindeercast, the conversation has started up once again on a possible follow-up. That has been amplified thanks to a recently announced first-look agreement between Gadd and Netflix.
In recent comments toIndieWireat the 76th Primetime Emmys,Gadd directly shot down the chances ofBaby Reindeerseason 2. The star and creator shared that he’s really proud of the way the show ended. He added that he fought hard for that ending and detailed why it would bebest to leave the story as it is. Read Gadd’s quote below:
“No, I don’t think so. I was I’m proud of that ending. I fought real hard for that ending. I really wanted ‘Baby Reindeer’ to end in the way that it did. I really fought for that and I think it couldn’t have ended better. There’s a full circularity to season one which I love. And so I think some things are best left. And I think there’s so much love for it. I just think leaving it there on the platform as a kind of artistic gem for people to enjoy, for people to discover, I think that’s absolutely fine by me.”
The Star & Creator Will Make Other Projects
As part of Gadd’s first-look deal with Netflix, he will develop scripted series for the platform. The news was announced following the strong showing thatBaby Reindeerhad at the 76th Primetime Emmys. However, it was reportedly in the works for some time.Baby Reindeeris at the center of a $170M defamation lawsuit, filed by the woman Martha was based on, and the trial is set for 2025. That could complicate plans for a follow-up. Still, in general, Netflix is not a platform that is always in a hurry to create franchises out of their hit shows.
To take the example ofFool Me Once, Netflix did not order a second season of the limited series. When the mystery thriller became a global hit earlier this year, the streamer instead announced that it was moving forward with more adaptations from author Harlan Coben. The situation with Gadd is similar, with the platform turning to the three-time Emmy winner to create more stories, without necessarily forcing more ofBaby Reindeerand straining the limited premise.
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Our Take On Baby Reindeer Season 2
It Misses The Point Of The Limited Series
If there was interest in exploring a second season, theBaby Reindeerendingleaves a small path for that possibility. There is a potential path forward for Gadd’s character to deal with the ramifications of working with the man that sexually assaulted him, as the final episode features the two having what is a deeply uncomfortable reunion. But to entertain that thought is ultimatelya misunderstanding of what made the series work.
Viewers who enjoyed the show probably don’t think of it as a detailed universe that cries out for further exploration.
For some, the appeal of the limited serieswas the deeply personal story that Gadd was telling. Others might have generally sidestepped the strong performances and the writing to speculate about thereal-life truths ofBaby Reindeer. In either case, audiences probably didn’t watch the drama because the characters were fun to hang out with.
Viewers who enjoyed the show probably don’t think of it as a detailed universe that cries out for further exploration. The story is closed-ended, speaking to a specific time in the creator’s life. And, thankfully, both Gadd and Netflix seem secure enough not to float a continuation just becauseBaby Reindeerbecame a breakout hit.
Baby Reindeer
Cast
Baby Reindeer is a dark comedy series based on a true story and a stage play of the same name. It centers around Gus, a barista who becomes the focus of an intense and unsettling obsession by one of his customers, Martha. After a seemingly harmless interaction, Martha’s fascination with Gus spirals out of control and begins to wreak havoc on his life.
