Richard Gadd, the mastermind behind Baby Reindeer, recently delved into the series’ conclusion, shedding light on its connection to his personal encounter with a stalker.
In a conversation with GQ Magazine, Gadd delved into the culmination of the series, where his character, Donny, reunites with his abuser, Darrien, and accepts a job offer from him. Gadd described this scene as profoundly truthful, illustrating the psychological and physical imprint left by abuse:
“I think that was almost the most truthful scene of the entire show. What abuse does is it creates psychological damage as well as physical damage… Abuse leaves an imprint.”
Gadd further analyzed the final scene with Radio Times, highlighting the ambiguity and complexity embedded within it. He appreciated the scene’s ability to be interpreted in various ways by different viewers, emphasizing his reluctance to impose a singular meaning:
“I quite like the ambiguity of the ending, I sort of don’t want to put a meaning on it. I think it can be interpreted in a lot of different ways.”
Expressing his fondness for this moment, Gadd eagerly awaits the diverse interpretations viewers will bring to it:
“From plugging in the headphones to going all the way to the end, hearing the voicemail, looking up, that’s my whole favorite bit in the whole series.”
As Baby Reindeer continues to stream on Netflix, audiences are encouraged to explore its nuanced narrative and draw their own conclusions about its impactful conclusion.
