Netflix and Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd have suffered a blow when it comes to Fiona Harvey ’s $170 million lawsuit against the streaming giant. A judge has ruled that Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration behind the character of Martha, can go ahead with her defamation lawsuit.

One of the burning questions that has fueled speculation among Baby Reindeer fans is: who is the real Martha? In the series, Martha is a chillingly persistent figure who continually intrudes on Donny’s life, blurring boundaries and escalating her obsession. In reality, Gadd went to great lengths to protect the identity of the woman who stalked him.