Baby Reindeer on Netflix

[Anonymous]

Weird to have PSAs when the guy essentially forgives his rapist.

[Anonymous]

The weirdest story I’ve ever watched. It was good, but disturbing, sad, unresolvable, best kept between therapist and one of the most messed up characters imaginable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Weird to have PSAs when the guy essentially forgives his rapist.

I dont think he forgave him. I think his self esteen was in the toilet and the rapist still had a hold over him. He is placing himself in a spot where he will likely be re victimized and he knows it but doesn't know how to remove himself.

[Anonymous]

https://youtu.be/gAhbKuPDdlg?si=7vg4xarAZixYrHD5

Here’s his real standup act.

The only funny joke was: “Anyone like one liners? Then you should check out Jimmy Carr.” So very true.

He does a homophobic joke. This guy was/is obviously self-loathing. He says so in the Netflix series.

Given how the series ends, I don’t think he’s well.

[Anonymous]

I watched the first 2 episodes but I’m not sure I want to see more of this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I watched the first 2 episodes but I’m not sure I want to see more of this.

It is harder to watch from episode 4-6. I don't really recommend it unless you have a high tolerance for sexual assault, drug use, mentally unwell people.

No one is likeable and the story is not redeemable. Nor does it have a solid ending. Trauma porn, and I have a high tolerance, with no triggers, and still found it off-putting and not enjoyable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The weirdest story I’ve ever watched. It was good, but disturbing, sad, unresolvable, best kept between therapist and one of the most messed up characters imaginable.

You don't think it might be good to have stories out there that show abuse and the way it impacts people? I thought it was interesting in that it showed that his past abuse had really impacted him. It opened him up to future abuse, sexual confusion, and risk taking that was irresponsible. I haven't experienced that type of abuse but it helped me empathize more with someone who had been through it and not judge them too harshly for the decisions they made leading up to it or after it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I watched the first 2 episodes but I’m not sure I want to see more of this.

same. I stopped there.

[Anonymous]

It was a peculiar story, but well done and held my interest. I didn't find the characters that likable, except Terri, the trans woman, who was relatively likable, but still found the show interesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The weirdest story I’ve ever watched. It was good, but disturbing, sad, unresolvable, best kept between therapist and one of the most messed up characters imaginable.

You don't think it might be good to have stories out there that show abuse and the way it impacts people? I thought it was interesting in that it showed that his past abuse had really impacted him. It opened him up to future abuse, sexual confusion, and risk taking that was irresponsible. I haven't experienced that type of abuse but it helped me empathize more with someone who had been through it and not judge them too harshly for the decisions they made leading up to it or after it.

I have experienced SA and honestly this show and the way he thought and reacted with the first time I have seen someone put into words exactly how I felt afterwards.

[Anonymous]

I didn't care for the first episode. Netflix has a lot of morally empty content. It's hard to explain but even their documentaries manage to be sinister rather than informative in a way even the most gruesome 20/20 and Dateline episodes are not. It's like some weird sadistic undercurrent. This show gave me bad vibes as well.

[Anonymous]

Got through five episodes yesterday. Took a very unexpected turn! Original and unnerving (to cite a PP.)

Trigger warning/Spoiler alert: As a survivor of SA it’s heartening to see a survivor get to tell their story.

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand the ending…how he goes back to his abuser and seems to be totally fine with working with him. It makes no sense…unless he really is just that desperate for fame/the opportunity to work on a show?

I can’t tell whether the real writer/performer truly endured what was presented or just concocted a largely fictional story…to get famous. While portrayed as a bit of a dolt in the series, I feel like real interviews of the performer portray a far brighter, more savvy artist…desperate for acclaim.

[Anonymous]

Its genius.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the ending…how he goes back to his abuser and seems to be totally fine with working with him. It makes no sense…unless he really is just that desperate for fame/the opportunity to work on a show?

I can’t tell whether the real writer/performer truly endured what was presented or just concocted a largely fictional story…to get famous. While portrayed as a bit of a dolt in the series, I feel like real interviews of the performer portray a far brighter, more savvy artist…desperate for acclaim.

Perhaps it shines a light on male-male sexual abuse and power in the entertainment industry, but it's a tragedy, not "genius" as the prior poster wrote. Allegedly it's not fictionalized (other than changing names).