In response to the recent lawsuit filed against them, Netflix has broken its silence on the Baby Reindeer scandal. The streaming giant is being sued by Fiona Harvey, a Scottish law graduate who claims to be the real-life inspiration behind a character in the hit series. Harvey is seeking $50 million in damages for the alleged harm caused by Netflix's portrayal of her in the show.

Scottish law graduate Fiona Harvey has come forward, believing that she inspired the character played by Jessica Gunning in Richard Gadd's biographical series, Baby Reindeer. In a controversial interview with Piers Morgan, Harvey spoke about her alleged depiction, sparking a wave of speculation and interest from viewers.

Ever since the release of Baby Reindeer on April 11, which follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn (portrayed by Richard Gadd) as he is stalked and harassed by Martha Scott (played by Jessica Gunning), Netflix has faced criticism regarding their safeguarding protocols. Viewers, acting as armchair detectives, attempted to uncover the real-life inspirations behind the show's characters, leading to backlash and concerns over the protection of individuals' identities.

Richard Gadd himself expressed his disapproval of viewers' attempts to uncover the real-life identities behind the characters in the series. Furthermore, false accusations were made due to the speculation surrounding the identity of a character who groomed and assaulted Gadd, based on a traumatic event from his own life.

Netflix remained silent on the matter until now. In response to the lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey, a spokesperson for the streaming service stated that they "intend to defend this matter vigorously and to stand by Richard Gadd's right to tell his story." It seems that Netflix is fully supporting the creative rights of the show's creators and maintaining the integrity of the story.

Additionally, Netflix released Jessica Gunning's audition tape for the character of Martha as a subtle response to the lawsuit, further showing their support for the show and its characters.

Harvey's lawsuit alleges that she has been harassed by people all over the world due to her perceived identity as the inspiration behind Martha. She argues that she never stalked or sexually assaulted Gadd and that she does not have a criminal conviction for stalking. Seeking "actual damages" of $50 million, as well as legal fee costs and statutory interest, Harvey's lawyers are demanding a jury trial at the US District Court Central District Of California.

As the legal battle unfolds, the controversy surrounding Baby Reindeer continues to spark debates about the responsibility of streaming platforms to protect the identities and reputations of real-life individuals depicted in biographical series. Netflix's response to the lawsuit signals their commitment to defending the artistic vision and storytelling of their content creators.