Piers Morgan has raised concerns about the depiction of Martha in Baby Reindeer, warning that Netflix, Richard Gadd, and the show’s production face significant issues.
Following his recent interview with the individual claiming to be Martha, Piers, 59, expressed apprehension about the series’ portrayal. The woman, whose identity The Mirror has opted not to disclose, insists she is the inspiration behind the character. During their conversation, she asserted her desire to clarify her depiction as the stalker character Martha, portrayed by Richard Gadd in the dramatisation of his experiences.
In a discussion with Laura Kuenssberg, Piers highlighted a fundamental problem with the show’s conclusion. “I think it’s a big problem for Netflix and for Richard Gadd and Clerkenwell Films who made this because they say unequivocally at the start, ‘This is a true story,'” he remarked. “And the denouement (if you haven’t watched it, spoiler alert, turn away now) of the series involves the stalker in court, admitting to her crimes and being given an eight-month prison sentence.”
Piers emphasised discrepancies between the show’s portrayal and the woman’s account during their interview. He expressed concern about the failure to protect her identity, as the series reportedly used content from her Twitter feed.
During her appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the 58-year-old woman faced questions about scenes depicting Martha sending thousands of emails, tweets, Facebook messages, letters, and voicemail messages.
Responding to criticism of his decision to interview her, Piers defended his approach, stating, “She has a right to have her say and was happy to come on the show. I tried to be very fair and balanced and tried to get to the truth.” However, he clarified that she would not receive the one-million-pound demand for her appearance on the show.
While acknowledging his team’s duty of care, Piers criticised Gadd and Netflix for potential inaccuracies in the series. He questioned the authenticity of the story and highlighted the ease with which online users could identify the woman, suggesting a failure in safeguarding her privacy.