"Reindeer Babies" has achieved the remarkable feat of making Netflix's Top 10 most popular shows, a series that premiered on April 11 and quickly became an international sensation, captivating viewers with its gripping story and great acting Therefore, it is not surprising that the show has received more than 80 million views in just over two months

"Baby Reindeer" was originally a one-man show created by comedian Richard Gadd based on his own experiences before becoming a Netflix series The story follows the intense and disturbing encounters of Gad's fictional character, Donny, with a woman who obsessively fixates on him

The woman in question is Martha (Jessica Gunning), who becomes increasingly obsessed with Donnie, sending him 41,071 emails, 46 Facebook messages, 106 pages of letters, 350 hours of voice mail, and 744 tweets Yes, these numbers are true, and the program reveals some real messages

The seven-episode series delves into themes such as stalking, psychological trauma, and the impact of compulsive behavior on lives It also aims to show how the system fails to recognize people with mental health issues, considering that they are treated as "monsters" rather than people who need support

I remember watching the first episode of Baby Reindeer and being overwhelmed Its ability to portray Donnie's inner life through dark humor and emotional storytelling really stood out to me I intended to do "one episode a week," but before I knew it, the series was over I was so excited to watch it, because in order to actually finish it, it had to be something that grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go

Variety's coverage of the success of "Baby Reindeer" proves that shows based on true stories really resonate with people In fact, the limited series has managed to knock "The Witcher" off the list, which is mind-boggling when you think about it Could it beat out "Bridgerton" Season 2 for ninth place? Possibly, but Season 3 will likely join the rankings after the last four episodes are released tomorrow, June 13

I am not alone in believing that "Baby Reindeer" is a masterpiece Critics and audiences around the world have praised the show for its emotional complexity and excellent acting It currently has a high score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 81% Here is a broad overview of how and why this Netflix series has been such a success

David Opie of Empire magazine said: "Richard Gadd confronts and deals with his real-life traumas in a brave, moving, often disturbing work rooted in comedy

Meanwhile, ABC News' Peter Travers says: "This Netflix series shapes his life as a victim of a stalker (a dynamite Jessica Gunning) into a twisted incantation worthy of an impassioned Emmy love call, Scott starring the amazing Richard Gadd as the comic"[15

So, as you can see, "Baby Reindeer" is definitely worthy of a spot on Netflix's top 10 most-watched shows of all time Gad even told the Hollywood Reporter, "One day I'm going to wake up and feel like it was all a dream"

If you want to know what all the fuss is about, stream "Baby Reindeer" on Netflix Trust me, you won't regret it