Did Netflix do enough to protect real-life 'Martha's' identity? Streaming giant ... trends now
From their Scottish accents to their similar physical appearances, Baby Reindeer's 'Martha' bears undoubtable similarities to Richard Gadd's alleged real-life stalker Fiona Harvey.
Following the show's phenomenal global success, comedian Mr Gadd, who based the Netflix hit on his real life, said he did not want the true identities of his abusers to be revealed, adding that it's 'not the point' of the series.
The show sees Mr Gadd's character Donny Dunn fall victim to a relentless stalking campaign by 'Martha', which starts after he served her in a London pub while working as a bartender.
Until now, the Mail has chosen not to identify the real Martha - instead withholding her name and pixelating her face, to protect her privacy. Now she herself has placed her real identity in the public domain, we will name her as Fiona Harvey.
Mr Gadd previously made it clear that he changed names and specific details of the story to protect the identities of those involved, even claiming that 'Martha' 'would not even recognise herself' in the hit show.
But many viewers have taken to social media to criticise the show's creator's for choosing an 'identical' actress to play Mr Gadd's real-life stalker.
Netflix's Senior Director of Public Policy Benjamin King was asked about the streamer's duty of care regarding Baby Reindeer and whether he was concerned that the characters might be identified. He claimed both Netflix and Baby Reindeer producer Clerkenwell Films took 'every reasonable precaution in disguising the real-life identities of the people involved in that story'.
Since the real-life Martha last night revealed herself as 58-year-old Fiona Harvey on Piers Morgan Uncensored, MailOnline takes a look at some key parallels between the two women.
The 58-year-old alleged stalker is pictured on Morgan's programme
Views of the show took to social media to comment on the similarity between Martha and Fiona Harvey
Similar physical appearance
After seeing actor Jessica Gunning play her character in Baby Reindeer, Ms Harvey claimed to be insulted by her physical portrayal.
But there are some noticeable similarities between the two women, including their hair colour and 'build'.
