It’s frustrating, but it’s real.
Warning: contains spoilers for theBaby Reindeerfinale and references to sexual assault.
When he finds himself unable to pay, the barman takes pity and says that the drinks on him.
Thats when Donny realises that hes in the same position as his stalker Martha.
Now hes the one that anonymous barmen feel sorry for as he sits alone and crying.
Though he clearly was her victim as her eventual criminal conviction showed this isnt a clear-cut victim tale.
Its something thornier and much more exposing.
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The drink at the bar wasnt the first time Donny had mirrored Martha inBaby Reindeer.
Parallels are drawn between them through the eyes of his ex-girlfriends Keeley and Teri.
At his lowest point, Donny finds comfort in Martha telling him that he shines.
Is Donny about to really lay into this piece of shit?
No, isBaby Reindeers gut-twistingly honest answer.
Donny marches in to his rapists flat… and does nothing.
He leaves the flat and breaks down in the street outside.
Its frustrating to see Donnys attacker go unpunished, but its real.
Why Martha Calls Donny Baby Reindeer
The Martha thread is given a more TV-friendly ending.
In court, she pleads guilty on all counts and is sentenced to prison and a restraining order.
Shes behaved monstrously, butBaby Reindeernever loses sight of the damaged person underneath her behaviour.
It turns out to be aRosebud fromCitizen Kanekind of deal.
Baby Reindeer is available to stream now onNetflix.
