Social media has been buzzing with comments about 'Baby Reindeer's Martha moving to Skelmersdale', as Facebook users jested that 'there are worse people in Skelmersdale'.
It comes after a profile imitating the hit Netflix's show's stalker claimed to have relocated to the Lancashire town. Netflix's Baby Reindeer, which is loosely based on the real-life experiences of actor and comedian Richard Gadd, has garnered high praise and sparked widespread speculation about the identity of one of its main characters.
In the series, Gadd portrays himself under the character name Donny Dunn. The plot centres around Donny becoming the target of a stalker named Martha.
Their paths cross when Donny offers Martha a complimentary cup of tea at the London pub where he works, setting the stage for the drama that unfolds. READ MORE: 'Mum blocked my car whilst picking her child up from school - so I got revenge' Donny's simple act of kindness spirals into Martha developing an unhealthy obsession with him.
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