Stephen King has big praise for Netflix's current number 1 show, and fans agree
Apr. 26, 2024Stephen King was blown away by Baby Reindeer
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Horror master Stephen King has shared his verdict on Netflix’s new number 1 show – and he sounds blown away by what he’s seen.
Currently, Baby Reindeer occupies the Netflix top spot worldwide. The show, which has been streaming since April 11, is based on creator Richard Gadd’s real life experiences and is a black comedy.
The seven-part TV show focuses on Donny, a fictionalized version of Gadd, who is being obsessively stalked by a woman named Martha. Gadd plays Donny, with Jessica Gunning co-starring as Martha.
Taking toTwitter, King revealed his thoughts on the new Netflix show: “BABY REINDEER: Holy shit.”
“Phenomenal show. One of the most honest things I’ve ever seen in my life,“says one viewer, whileanother says: “I can’t stop thinking about Baby Reindeer. I watched it over the course of the last week and I loved it on every level. Great writing, masterful performances all-round, the very highest of recommendations.”
“This is the only appropriate reaction to the series. It’s so much, so much real, so much uncomfortable, just so much depth,” saysanother person.
“I have to agree. I’m on ep 5 still and I can’t stop thinking about this story! ‘Holy shit’ is the appropriate reaction,” addsanother viewer.
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“You’re so right, Stephen. So disturbing. And one of my favourite TV shows in years. A must watch,” isanother person’s verdict.
It’s not just King who’s impressed, either, withthe show securing a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score.
All episodes of Baby Reindeer are streaming now. For more, check out our roundup of thebest Netflix showsto fill out your watchlist.
I’m a Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site’s Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.
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