the parallel was him realizing that it wasnt his fault that she stalked him and giving her a cup of tea on the house wasnt why it started it was because martha was insane
yeah, it makes a lot of sense what you are saying! I thought it was to show him that there is still kindness, but what you say makes a 100% more sense!! thanks for letting me know ❤️
All the papers on the wall- that was him writing the show, not just obsessing about Martha. The closeups show a line of voiceover about Darrien from episode 4. When he goes back to Darrien’s, I think he went there to confront him, but lost his nerve. Then when Darrien admitted to seeing the video and tried to get him to come work with him again, he saw the manipulation for what it was and just said what he needed to say to get out of there without provoking Darrien.
Now that you say it it feels indeed like a storyboard wall indeed. I havent thought about it, but it seems like after Martha left him alone(because in real life he didnt pressed on her) he started writing the show
I think the word you were searching for was empathize instead of sympathize. I think Donny going back to Darrien's place was more about facing the trauma instead of facing Darrien personally. I think that's why he had such a panic attack after he left. Also, I think there *was* a part of his going back to face Darrien because Donny talked so much about how he could report Martha but not Darrien. I understood it better after I watched the series a second time. I'm so sad these reactions are over! I have SO enjoyed watching you process everything and what you had to say about it! No more apologizing for crying, though! You obviously have a huge heart and your caring nature shines through!!
you are right! it’s just that “empathia” in greek means “prejudice” so I always get confused by this words lol 🤦🏻♀️ anyway yeah, I agree, it’s was probably his way to face the trauma and perhaps try to close this chapter, perhaps I should watch it a second time too! also, please… you are always so kind to me, thank you so much!! 😍😍
@@laidareacts Wow, really about the Greek "empathia"! I am absolutely fascinated by this now! I have to read up on the word "empathy" now and learn more about its origin! You're the best!
To me, the ending was a sort of admittance to the similarities between both Donny and Martha. How they are ultimately just insecure people that are dealing with their own sets of trauma. The only difference is, Martha let her delusions control her. She allowed them to turn her into someone malicious and cruel.... So now, Donny has a choice to make: either become someone just as broken as Martha, or find a way to heal.
it makes total sense! but I like that everyone has their own interpretations of the ending, some similar with each other, but still I like that is open to interperation!
the fact that he felt like he had to tell his family that he is bi/gay now before telling he got sexually assaulted by a man broke my heart. he went there thinking they were gonna reject him completely 😭
This series definitely hit the emotions inside at least with me so crying is nothing to be ashamed of what this show does is allows you to reflect on your trauma while trying to understand the trauma of others I'm happy this series will help do that all victims deserve to get better or to be understood it's a shame some people are taking it other ways but that's life love your reactions 🌹
you are so right! let normalize people talking about their trauma and other embracing them with love and empathy! also, thank you so much for watching my reactions, so happy you enjoyed them! 🥰
So glad you reacted to Baby Reindeer! Found your channel from Shogun and so glad your channel has exploded since then :) I was raped and stalked for many years and was diagnosed with PTSD. It wasn’t until i moved thousands of miles to be away from the stalker to start healing. It was painful watching this show but also cathartic and healing! The empathy you show towards the characters is refreshing! 😊
omg, I am so sorry for what you went through, but also so happy and proud that you are in a better place now! thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot!!
I just sat down and watched your entire series on this series. I think when something hits a nerve with all of us, it's enjoyable to see that it has the same effect on others. I found myself questioning decisions I had made. Nobody in the show was perfect, no clean Hollywood ending. I loved this series.
Yeah, that’s why I enjoy watching reactions too, it feels nice to see other people have the same reaction with you! Thanks you for spending time watching my reactions! ❤️ And yes, this show was so realistic and so perfect!