After 'Baby Reindeer', We All Need a Teri in Our Lives

Baby Reindeer is the latest miniseries on Netflix that's got everyone talking. Starring and created by Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer is based on Gadd's real-life experiences with a relentless and obsessive stalker. During the show, protagonist Donny Dunn is forced to confront his own deeply buried trauma as his life spirals out of control. Whilst the show begins by focusing on the connection between Donny and Martha (Jessica Gunning), one of Baby Reindeer's key relationships turns out to be that of Donny and Teri (Nava Mau). As Donny struggles with his sexuality, he finds himself falling for Teri, a trans woman whom he met via an online dating app. As their story progresses, the audience learns more about why Donny is struggling to connect with the people in his life and how someone with Teri's infectiously positive personality can make a true and lasting impression when it seems all hope is lost. The character of Teri delivers warmth and heart into a story that can often be hard to digest, becoming a welcome voice of reason amidst the chaos.