Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 14, 2025 · Entertainment

The Cut Episode from Baby Reindeer: Inside Richard Gadd's Mysterious Decision

Richard Gadd, the star behind the award-winning Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has revealed that an episode was cut from the seven-part streaming hit

EXCLUSIVE: Baby Reindeer's Shocking Secret Revealed!

Get ready for a jaw-dropping revelation that will leave you speechless! The star of Netflix's hit series Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd, has spilled the beans on a shocking secret that will send shockwaves through the entertainment industry. In an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com, Gadd revealed that one entire episode was CUT from the critically-acclaimed show!

Gadd, 36, who also wrote and created the drama, which is based on his own experiences with a stalker, spilled the beans at an industry conference in Australia. The conference was packed with industry insiders and fans of the hit series, all eager to hear more about Baby Reindeer's phenomenal success.

The series follows comedian Donny Dunn (Gadd), who endures a harrowing ordeal after a woman called Martha, played by Jessica Gunning, becomes obsessed with him

"I fought hard to cut that episode," Gadd revealed, hinting at the drama behind the scenes. "We got a lot of notes saying the show is too dark, that we need a break from Martha [the stalker played by Jessica Gunning]. But I knew that was exactly what Martha wanted - for us to forget about her."

Gadd's decision to cut the episode has left fans reeling. The show follows comedian Donny Dunn (played by Gadd) as he endures a harrowing ordeal after a woman, Martha, becomes obsessed with him. The drama is based on Gadd's own experiences and has captivated audiences worldwide.

The star of Baby Reindeer also dished about the episode that was cut from the show. "There's an entire episode where I go to the football with my dad [played by actor Mark Lewis Jones]," Gadd revealed. "I spend a day with my dad, just enjoying some normalcy. But in the end, it didn't make the cut."

The show soared to global success, racking up a massive 60 million views soon after dropping on Netflix in April 2024. (Pictured)

Gadd's decision to cut the episode has left fans wondering what could have been. The show's creators had originally planned for Baby Reindeer to be an eight-part series, but Gadd's vision won out in the end.

Baby Reindeer has been a global phenomenon since its release on Netflix in April 2024. The show has racked up an impressive 60 million views and has won numerous awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards at last year's ceremony. Gadd took home two awards for Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

The show's success is not limited to the Emmys. Baby Reindeer also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Limited or Anthology Series, as well as Best Supporting Actress for Jessica Gunning's portrayal of Martha.

Gadd's emotional acceptance speech at the Emmys was a highlight of the night. "Oh, wow. Thanks so much," he said, visibly moved. "This is the stuff of dreams. Thanks so much to the Academy. Thank you to Netflix for letting me tell the story to the world."

But what's next for Baby Reindeer? Will we see more of Donny Dunn and his harrowing experiences with Martha? Only time will tell.

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