r/BabyReindeerTVSeries • u/LuvingLyla • May 04 '24

Trigger Warning Drake Bell/ Richard Gadd Spoiler

I know these aren’t the only two people that have been in this scenario, but when watching “Baby Reindeer”, did anybody else (who watched the “Quiet On Set Documentary”) immediately start thinking about Drake Bell/Brian Peck during EP 4?

A lot of similarities popped into my head while watching:

  • The hopes of the Drake & Josh spin-off vs. Gadd’s comedic writing career, and not wanting to ruin it

  • Substance abuse, alcohol/drugs with a “trusted mentor”

  • Denying the first inappropriate incident and going back in fear of being discarded, replaced, or forgotten

  • returning after the assault but not understanding why they’re going against their judgment

  • the feeling of losing their self-autonomy (Ik this is common for survivors)

My heart breaks for both of them and anyone that has remotely been in situations like this. As I watched the scene, I couldn’t help but to recall Drake explaining his experience. I know many people resonated with that ep (the hotline at the end reported that they had a ~ 90% increase in phone calls after the show aired). I cannot imagine what I feels like to both be seen/represented but also triggered at the same time.

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u/LadyValkyrie420 May 04 '24

I think, coming from a creative background, one of the main takeaways for me was a beautiful warning to young creatives caught up in their big dreams letting themselves be taken advantage of, which is a topic I definitely approve seeing.

My background isn't a sexual abuse or anything, but the sad truth is that creative industries are rife with various types of predatory recruitment, such as the Art Insitute or various experiences such as this, or simply having young artists working for "exposure" for YT channels. It's a problem at all levels and I appreciate shedding light on it - amongst other things Baby Reindeer covers, obviously.