Jessica Gunning’s breakout role as Martha Scott inBaby Reindeerhas earned her an Emmy, and her win serves as a reminder that the English actress previously starred in a criminally underrated series from 2021. Gunning has been acting (on the screen) since 2007, starring in various TV shows, ranging from a guest appearance inDoctor Whoto a recurring role inLaw & Order: UK. However,Gunning rose to prominence when she was cast to play Marthainthe cast ofBaby Reindeer, a 2024 Netflix black comedy-drama miniseries.
Jessica Gunning won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie in 2024, beating Dakota Fanning (Ripley), Lily Gladstone (Under the Bridge), Aja Naomi King (Lessons in Chemistry), Diane Lane (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans), Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer), and Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country).
Baby Reindeerreceived critical acclaim, with many calling it one ofthe best TV shows of 2024. So, its multiplewins at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awardsaren’t surprising. Aside from Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie,Baby Reindeeralso took home trophies for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Richard Gadd, and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. But following Gunning’s triumph at the Emmys,those who loved her inBaby Reindeershould check out her three-year-old Amazon show.
After Baby Reindeer, Watch Jessica Gunning In Prime Video’s The Outlaws
Gunning Played Diane In The Outlaws
The Outlaws, which premiered in October 2021 on Amazon Prime Video, featured Jessica Gunning as Diane Pemberley, a former juvenile delinquent and currently a community service supervisor. The Amazon crime thriller comedy, created by Elgin James and Stephen Merchant,revolves around seven strangers who come together to complete a Community Payback sentencein Bristol, England. Aside from Gunning,the cast ofThe Outlawsincludes Christopher Walken as Frank, Stephen Merchant as Greg, Rhianne Barreto as Rani, Gamba Cole as Ben, Darren Boyd as John, Clare Perkins as Myrna, Eleanor Tomlinson as Gabby, and Charles Babalola as Christian.
Baby Reindeer: Where To Watch The Real-Life Martha’s Interview With Piers Morgan
Amid the popularity of Baby Reindeer, Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha Scott, will feature in an interview with Piers Morgan on his YouTube channel.
The Outlawsran for three seasons, with the latest airing in May 2024, one month afterBaby Reindeer. While the Prime Video series was critically acclaimed, it never reached the same heights as Gunning’s award-winning Netflix limited series. However, that shouldn’t stop anyone from watchingThe Outlaws. It’s regarded as underrated for a reason. LikeBaby Reindeer,The Outlawsis a black comedy, and Gunning excels in her role as Dianejust as she did as Marthain the Richard Gadd TV show.
How The Outlaws' Reviews Compare To Baby Reindeer
Baby Reindeer Has Better Reviews, But The Outlaws Is Still Critically Acclaimed
WhileBaby Reindeerhas a 98 percent Tomatometer scoreand an 80 percent on the Popcornmeter onRotten Tomatoes,The Outlawshas an 86 percent Tomatometer score and an 82 percent Popcornmeter score onRotten Tomatoes. So, the two shows are both evidently beloved by critics and audiences alike.Baby Reindeerhas a slight edge over Jessica Gunning’s older TV seriesbecause of its near-perfect Tomatometer, with its Critics Consensus reading:
“A bracing work of autofiction by creator and star Richard Gadd,Baby Reindeercan be a punishing watch but richly rewards viewers with its emotional complexity and excellent performances.”
Meanwhile,reviews claimed thatThe Outlaws’s concept is too “broad,” but its comedy and talented cast significantly make up for its flaws. GivenBaby Reindeer’s Emmy wins, its dominance over the Amazon show isn’t shocking. Nevertheless, Gunning is a force to be reckoned with, and although her performance inBaby Reindeeris Emmy-worthy, so is her role inThe Outlaws.
Baby Reindeer
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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.
