The multi-year pact comes fresh off the series' six Emmy wins, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

The star of smash hit, Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd, has enjoyed impressive success since his show was picked up by Netflix from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Netflix has penned a new deal with Richard Gadd despite a $170 million defamation case being taken out against Baby Reindeer. The comedian and actor recently bagged six Emmy awards for his ground-breaking,

The seven-episode limited series is based on Gadd’s award-winning and hit Edinburgh Fringe one-man play. The televised version follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn’s (Gadd) warped relationship with his female stalker and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deeply buried trauma.

Richard Gadd was probably the most surprised winner of the night at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards when he won Best Movie/Limited Writing, Best Movie/Limited Actor and his TV series, "Baby Reindeer," as Best Limited Series of the night!

Richard Gadd, the creator of the hit Netflix limited series “Baby Reindeer,” based on real events from the comedian’s life, became a surprise sensation at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards despite the $170 million defamation lawsuit the show is currently facing.

Fiona Harvey's comments come as the streaming channel’s CEO, Ted Sarandon, 60, revealed Netflix has inked a first-look deal for future projects with the 35-year old Scots comedian.