The popular Netflix series that has recently made it to the top of the viewing list in Israel is a dramatic-comedy thriller starring comedian Richard Gad. Gad, who also wrote the show based on events from his life, plays the role of “Donnie” in London in 2015. He works in a pub after failing at stand-up comedy.
The show follows Donnie’s life as he struggles to cope with a stalker named Marta, who poses as a lawyer but is later revealed to be dangerous. Viewers are taken on a psychological journey through seven episodes as they try to uncover Marta’s obsession and Donnie’s role in fueling it.
The success of the series and the convincing character of Martha have caught the attention of psychologists, who have analyzed her mental disorders. Marta seems to suffer from erotomania and borderline personality disorder. Erotomania is a delusional disorder where someone believes someone else loves them despite evidence to the contrary, which is what Marta does throughout the series as she tries to maintain her belief that she and Donnie are romantically involved. Marta also exhibits signs of borderline personality disorder, characterized by extreme swings between admiration and hostility.
Borderline personality disorder often stems from childhood or adolescent abandonment, leading to extreme emotional fluctuations like those exhibited by Marta. Borderline personality disorder combined with erotomania can be challenging to treat due to extreme emotional outbursts, which are common in abuse victims like Donnie. His behavior can be attributed to his own traumas, leading him to sympathize with Marta’s actions and form a bond with her through Stockholm Syndrome.
This week, “the real” Marta made headlines threatening legal action against Netflix for portraying her negatively in the series. She claims that she is an accomplished lawyer misrepresented in the show and has faced backlash from fans who see her as dangerous and harmful. However, the show raises important questions about mental health and trauma and how they can affect human behavior.
Overall, this series provides an insightful look into complex psychological themes while highlighting some of society’s darkest corners.
In conclusion, the Netflix drama-comedy thriller featuring comedian Richard Gad has become one of Israel’s most popular viewing choices this week. The show follows Gad as he navigates life after failing at stand-up comedy while being stalked by a woman named Marta who poses as a lawyer but is eventually revealed as dangerous.
Psychologists have analyzed Marta’s behavior throughout the show and believe she may suffer from erotomania and borderline personality disorder.
However, some viewers have criticized Netflix for portraying “the real” Marta negatively in the show despite receiving backlash from fans.
Despite these controversies, this series provides an insightful look into complex psychological themes while raising important questions about mental health and trauma.
