Netflix's latest true-crime drama,Apple Cider Vinegar, is quickly climbing through the platform's streaming charts, debuting at number six and rising to number three in just a few days. The six-episode Australian limited series, which premiered on February 7th, debuted impressively, and with overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, Apple Cider Vinegar's ascent seems likely to continue. The series explores the dark and dangerous side of the online wellness world, dramatizing the real-life story of Belle Gibson (portrayed by Emmy nominee Kaitlyn Dever), a scammer influencer who promoted healthy eating and alternative treatments (including apple cider vinegar) as a cure for cancer.

The on-screen narrative is inspired by the book The Woman Who Fooled The World: The True Story of Fake Wellness Guru Belle Gibson, by journalists Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano. In real life, Gibson, the book's central figure, claimed to have cured her brain cancer through these tactics.