Apple Cider Vinegar
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Apple Cider Vinegar

"A true-ish story, based on a lie."

6.7
Yr 2025
Rt 60m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Two young women advocate for wellness remedies to cure deadly illnesses, unraveling their lives as they unknowingly — and knowingly — mislead the world.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Netflix's limited series Apple Cider Vinegar received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sharp-witted and fast-paced exploration of influencer culture and the toxic side of the wellness industry. Central to the acclaim was Kaitlyn Dever's lead performance, which reviewers highlighted as a compelling anchor for the stranger-than-fiction story of fake health gurus and deception.

Many critics commended the show for its explosive drama and insightful commentary on human nature, social media, and modern scams. Its glossy production and dark, satirical tone were widely celebrated, with multiple outlets calling the six-episode series an addictively bingeable and entertaining deep dive into wellness culture.

However, the reception was not universally positive. A few reviewers felt the series suffered from a muddled narrative structure and argued that it flattened its real-life subjects into an exhausting exercise in hypocrisy. Concerns were also raised regarding its framing of invisible illness, though most critics agreed there was plenty to enjoy in its sharp portrayal of scam culture.

“Kaitlyn Dever gives a masterly performance in this fast, witty and furious dramatisation of the life of influencer and fake health guru Belle Gibson”

“Smart and compelling, with great performances, "Apple Cider Vinegar" also has a lot to say about human nature.”

“Netflix delivers a six-part series that smashes our preconceived notions of wellness gurus and influencer culture with a shockwave of sharp wit and sizzling drama”

“An exhausting exercise in hatred and hypocrisy that relentlessly flattens its real-life subject and shills her lies with panache.”

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Details

First Aired
February 06, 2025
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
60 minutes
Origin
AU
TMDB Votes
102