Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd addresses speculation on real identities in Netflix drama

Richard Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer, doesn't want to reveal the real people behind the characters in the show. He doesn't like that viewers are trying to figure it out. His co-star, Gunning, also thinks it's not good for fans to do this. They want people to enjoy the show as a work of art, not as a real-life mystery. Some woman is upset about how she was portrayed in the show and plans to sue Gadd, Netflix, and a newspaper. Gadd doesn't want the real-life people to be found. He says if he wanted that, he would have made a documentary instead of a drama. He doesn't want to keep talking about it and doesn't like people trying to uncover the truth. Gadd has faced criticism for how closely the show's characters resemble real people. He had to get into a difficult mindset while making the show. The attention the show brought him has been overwhelming. He feels self-conscious about the sudden fame and the constant public scrutiny. Gadd has made it clear that he won't talk about the real-life inspirations for Baby Reindeer anymore. He wants the show to be seen as a piece of art, not a real-life story. He doesn't want people to keep guessing about the characters' true identities.