Netflix’s 'Apple Cider Vinegar' Explores the Deception of Belle Gibson

The six-episode drama examines the rise and fall of the disgraced wellness influencer who faked having cancer to amass fame and fortune.

The series, starring Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson, delves into the true story of the wellness influencer who falsely claimed to have brain cancer while promoting alternative treatments.
Gibson's fraudulent app, The Whole Pantry, became a viral sensation in 2013, landing on Apple's most-downloaded list before her deception was exposed.
The show juxtaposes Gibson's story with that of Milla Blake, a character inspired by real-life wellness advocate Jessica Ainscough, who tragically pursued alternative therapies for her actual cancer diagnosis.
Critics praise Kaitlyn Dever’s performance for humanizing Gibson's complex motivations while acknowledging the devastating harm her lies caused to cancer patients and their families.
While visually inventive and emotionally gripping, the series has been criticized for its formulaic storytelling and uneven character development beyond the central figures.