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'Baby Reindeer': Woman Who Allegedly Inspired Stalker Character Speaks Out, Insists She's the Victim

The show has been viewed by 13.3 million Netflix users worldwide, according to the streaming platform.

While speaking with the Daily Mail Online, the woman -- who is not named in the article in order to protect her privacy -- says she is considering taking legal action against the 34-year-old Scottish comedian who penned the series based on his own experience with a stalker. Jessica Gunning as Martha in 'Baby Reindeer' - NetflixWhile the show had a decent and respectable debut on the streaming platform, word of mouth quickly spread and skyrocketed the series' popularity, taking it to the No. Richard Gadd in 'Baby Reindeer' on Netflix - Ed Miller/NetflixTo the Scottish comedian and Olivier Award winner, the point of the show was to bring awareness to stalking and to paint the topic in a less glamorous and seductive way than the media typically handles it.

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