Baby Reindeer – Season 1 Episode 6

Published: May 20 2024

Donny's heart was filled with horror as he realized that Martha had embarked on a relentless campaign of harassment against his parents. Shockingly, she had even accused his father of being a pedophile, causing him immense trouble at work. Feeling helpless after the police failed to offer any assistance, Donny devised a plan to lure Martha into violating the no-contact order.

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However, Martha had been meticulously recording every interaction with Donny, and the police quickly cautioned him about her cunning antics. The situation worsened when Teri, unable to bear the strain of Donny's entanglement with Martha, broke up with him.

On the eve of Donny's big performance in the comedy competition finals, Martha returned to Donny's pub, intent on causing further trouble. When Donny dared to mention her past stalking charges, she flew into a rage, smashing a glass into his face. His coworkers, fearing the revelation of their mismanagement of the pub, convinced Donny to refrain from pressing charges, and he reluctantly obliged.

At the competition, Donny's spirits were already dampened, and when one of his jokes fell flat, he abandoned his act and broke down onstage. In a raw and honest confession, he revealed his guilt, shame, and self-hatred stemming from his past experiences of rape and stalking, as well as his failed relationship with Teri. With tears streaming down his face, he walked out of the theater, leaving the audience stunned by his emotional honesty.

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