In recent times, OTTs have witnessed a surge in demand for psychologically twisted autobiographies, captivating audiences with the dark and unflinching stories of real-life individuals and their turbulent lives. Having gained immense popularity, this genre offers a voyeuristic glimpse into the troubled minds of famous personalities. In doing so, the film industry has established a cultural fascination with the complexities of mental health, trauma, and the human psyche. And Netflix’s recent release, Baby Reindeer, is a shining example of the same. 

Having become the most searched show on the streamer now, Baby Reindeer has left fans and famous film enthusiasts alike astounded. And one of them is Stephen King.

As published in the Times magazine, a famous addition has upped the long line of admirers. Renowned American author, also called the 'King of Horror', Stephen King, has hailed all praises for the Netflix mini-drama series. The author hyped up the whole show, but one particular episode had his heart. He demonstrated certain scenes meted out in the sixth episode of the series, which had the most impact on him. 

Speaking to The Times, he said how Donny’s "self-loathing and his self-esteem in this monologue makes the sixth episode of Baby Reindeer one of the best things I’ve ever seen on television." Applauding Richard Gadd’s titular role as Donny, he revealed how he was left amazed by the portrayal of the character’s psychic conflict. This isn't the first time he was taken aback by a Netflix flick as Mony Heist had the same impact on him.

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Although other leads rendered equal justice to their roles, Gadd’s personal confession carries the slick stalker thriller single-handedly all throughout. 

An adaptation of Gadd's, the entire emotional rollercoaster of a series, revolves around Donny Dunn’s fictionalized version of himself, who starts as a struggling comedian and bartender. As the story wears on, he meets a girl named Martha, and his life is turned upside down. Based on the autobiographical one-man show of the same name, it showcases Gadd's real-life experience with mental illness and psychological trauma. 

The Netflix dramedy, as has been narrowed down by the viewer's review, is indeed a punishing watch. However, its rich cinematography filled with uncomfortable close-ups, and disturbing angular shots, has upped the bars of upcoming dark comedies too. Rated a whopping 8 out of 10 on IMDb, the 7-episode-long nerve-chilling series is a must-watch this Spring. 

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