History of Baby Reindeer in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 17, 2024

"Baby Reindeer," a British miniseries released on Netflix in April 2024, is a psychological black comedy-drama thriller. Created by and starring Richard Gadd, the show is based on his own one-man show. The series, directed by Weronika Tofilska and Josephine Bornebusch, features Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, and Tom Goodman-Hill. "Baby Reindeer" garnered both critical acclaim and a large viewership, earning 11 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including one for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

1997: Fiona Muir-Harvey's Previous Employment

In 1997, Fiona Muir-Harvey was briefly employed at a law firm, according to Laura Wray, who claimed Muir-Harvey had engaged in abusive social media behavior following her termination.

December 2020: "Baby Reindeer" Announced

The miniseries "Baby Reindeer" was announced in December 2020, with Richard Gadd set to write and star.

August 2022: Filming Begins

Production for "Baby Reindeer" commenced in August 2022 in Edinburgh's Grassmarket.

August 2022: Director and Cast Announced

Weronika Tofilska joined the project as director in August 2022, and Jessica Gunning was added to the cast.

March 2023: Filming Wraps

Filming for "Baby Reindeer" concluded by early March 2023.

March 2023: Director and Cast Announced

Josephine Bornebusch was announced as an additional director for "Baby Reindeer" in March 2023. Nava Mau also joined the cast.

April 11, 2024: "Baby Reindeer" Released on Netflix

On April 11, 2024, the miniseries "Baby Reindeer," created by and starring Richard Gadd, premiered on Netflix to positive reviews and high viewership.

April 2024: "Baby Reindeer" Episodes Released

All seven episodes of "Baby Reindeer" were made available for streaming on Netflix in April 2024.

April 2024: Speculation and False Accusations

Following the show's release, fans began speculating about the real-life inspirations for the characters, leading to unfounded accusations against individuals. Richard Gadd publicly addressed these speculations in April 2024, urging fans to cease.

April 2024: "Baby Reindeer" Tops Netflix Charts

In April 2024, "Baby Reindeer" achieved significant viewership, reaching the top spot on Netflix's English language TV series rankings for multiple weeks.

May 2024: Fiona Muir-Harvey Claims to Be Real-Life Inspiration

In May 2024, Fiona Muir-Harvey publicly stated she was the basis for the character Martha. She later filed a lawsuit against Netflix for a significant sum, alleging harm to her reputation.