The Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' has led to a significant increase in stalking complaints, with calls to a national helpline up by 47 percent. The show, which has become Netflix's most-watched, features a character named Martha, who is based on a real-life individual. This real-life Martha has been accused of sending nearly 300 abusive emails to U.K. Labour Leader Keir Starmer, calling him a 'stupid little boy' and criticizing his wife's appearance. The controversy surrounding the show and its real-life inspiration has been widely covered in the media, appearing on the front pages of newspapers this Sunday. The woman claiming to be Martha stated that the 'firestorm' around the programme has caused 'untold damage' to her health, reputation, and job prospects.
The woman who claims to be the inspiration behind the character Martha in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer has said the “firestorm” around the programme has caused “untold damage” to her health, reputation, and job prospects ✍️: @Hello_Hannah0 https://t.co/fxDYTidmXy
Alleged 'Baby Reindeer' Stalker Sent U.K. Labour Leader Hundreds of Abusive Emails (Report) https://t.co/ZCAl4FooyR
Baby Reindeer’s ‘Martha’ has now been accused of mass messaging a major politician https://t.co/DaH9p4u9Ml https://t.co/VH3fpo0BNX
Baby Reindeer's real-life 'Martha' targeted Keir Starmer: Scotswoman is accused of 'bombarding Labour leader with almost 300 emails' - telling him he was a 'stupid little boy' and his wife looked 'dreadful' https://t.co/PPN6ESicCp https://t.co/L39oJElSuz
Real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer 'bombarded Keir Starmer with almost 300 emails' telling Labour leader he was a 'stupid little boy', his wife looked 'dreadful' and that he was a 'useless barrister' https://t.co/LVOw1i9CM0 https://t.co/NVakwTqhfJ
Why '#BabyReindeer' is #Netflix's most-watched show: The real story unveiled https://t.co/wxS3dU9bW6
Politics and Netflix’s hit show Baby Reindeer feature among the stories on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers this Sunday ✍️: @rvpjournalist https://t.co/t0jaHZZen3
Baby Reindeer triggers a surge of stalking complaints after millions watch Netflix show - with calls to national helpline up 47 per cent https://t.co/01KEY3zbPV https://t.co/j7tegoHq9B