8 Shows Like ‘Baby Reindeer’ to Watch Next
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Hopefully, you’ve never lived through an experience quite like the one on Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, in which a comedian is harassed and stalked. Throughout the series, we see a bizarre blend of humor and danger. The dark story is based on creator Richard Gadd’s real-life encounter, which helped the dramatized true-crime show rise to the status of sleeper hit. Now? It’s all everyone is talking about.
After learning about Gadd’s tale of harassment, misguided indulgence, and assault, fans even began looking to out the real people behind the story—which prompted the creator to plead for viewers to cease their search. We suggest that you put your attention elsewhere once the credits roll on the final episode. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of eight shows like Baby Reindeer to watch next.
BEEF
BEEF isn’t based on a true story (thankfully), but the Netflix dramedy escalates quickly from a mundane act to full-on violence. The show stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as two strangers who take road rage just a little too far.
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Ripley
Based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, the new Netflix series stars Andrew Scott as a con man roped into a world of crime. Ripley’s situation also turns violent after he gets in over his head, landing himself in a cat-and-mouse game with the police.
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The End of the F***ing World
Produced by the same team behind Baby Reindeer, The End of the F***ing World is another dark comedy featuring traumatic material. The series follows a 17-year-old named James who believes that he is a psychopath. Wanting to see if he can murder a human, he agrees to run away with his classmate, Alyssa. Together, they escape their tumultuous lives to enter a situation even more dangerous than before.
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Under the Bridge
Under the Bridgeis based on a true story and explores the murder of Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl who disappeared in 1997. One night, she left home to meet her friends at a party but never returned. Throughout eight episodes, Under the Bridge investigates the days leading up to Virk's death and the investigation that followed. It’s gripping, shocking, and full of twists and turns—the perfect follow-up to Baby Reindeer. Plus, the series is still rolling out in weekly installments, so you can catch up in real-time.
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Based on a True Story
Calling all podcast lovers: Based on a True Story is perfect for you. This series stars Kaley Cuoco and Tom Bateman as Ava and Nathan, a married couple who are down on their luck. With little money saved and a baby on the way, Ava begins to worry about their future. How can they possibly afford a child? Then, she stumbles into a jackpot. After some light sleuthing, Ava realizes their plumber-turned-friend is a local serial killer. Instead of calling the cops, she blackmails him into co-creating a podcast to capitalize on America’s fascination with true crime.
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The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
If you’ve grown tired of true crime, perhaps it’s time to give this spoof a chance. The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (try saying that three times!) is a parody of the never-ending stories about women who are roped into crimes. This version stars Kristen Bell as Anna, a reclusive suburbanite with a crush on her handsome neighbor. Her favorite hobby is watching him from the confines of her home. It’s harmless… until she sees something she shouldn’t have.
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You
If you’ve somehow avoided You, take this as your sign to catch up before the next season premieres. Like Baby Reindeer, You is a stalker story—although this one is entirely fictional. Penn Badgley stars as Joe Goldberg, a disturbed man who obsesses over women. First, he stalks them—then, he dates them. And then? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out.
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I May Destroy You
I May Destroy You is a drama created by the great Michaela Coel. The series follows Arabella, a woman who is sexually assaulted in a nightclub. She tries to put it behind her, but learns that she must address what happened before moving forward. Like Richard Gadd, who wrote and starred in Baby Reindeer, Coel based I May Destroy You on her own experience.
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