Nava Mau, who stars in the popular Netflix show “Baby Reindeer”, has revealed details about a cut scene that may have answered some viewers’ questions. Mau plays the character of Teri, the girlfriend of protagonist Donny. As Donny’s obsessive stalking by Martha spills over into his relationship, Teri becomes unsettled, leading to tension and the ultimate demise of their relationship. While many viewers sympathize with Teri, they also express disappointment over the end of their relationship and hope for a happy ending for the two.
In a new interview with GQ, Mau sheds light on a deleted scene that provides a little more closure to Donny and Teri’s relationship. Mau explains that there was one more part to their story where Teri leaves Donny a voicemail five months later. For Mau, getting closure on their relationship was important, and she believes that Teri found peace as well. Donny spots Teri walking with another man after their relationship ends, which shows viewers that she moves on from the relationship’s dramatic events.
Mau also finds comfort in Teri’s story because it does not end with a broken trans character, which is how many stories featuring trans characters often end. Meanhile, Stephen King has written an essay praising “Baby Reindeer”, calling it one of the best things he has ever seen. Mau’s revelation may answer some questions viewers had about Teri and Donny’s relationship and the overall message of the show’s portrayal of trans characters
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