Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' Exposes Wellness Scams

Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' series, premiering February 6, 2025, dramatizes the story of Belle Gibson, an Australian influencer who falsely claimed to cure her cancer through wellness practices. Inspired by the book 'The Woman Who Fooled the World' by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, the series features Kaitlyn Dever as Gibson, exploring the rise and fall of her fraudulent wellness empire. The series depicts how Gibson's lies about her health, which included claims of curing a non-existent brain tumor with natural remedies, led to legal consequences and public outrage. The show, adopting a black comedy tone, highlights the impact of social media on health misinformation and the people deceived by it. Alongside Dever, the cast includes Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee, with the series showcasing the competitive dynamics between influencers. The series aims to reflect on the societal obsession with wellness and the dangers of misinformation.