Apple Cider Vinegar

All true stories have different versions depending on the teller. Apple Cider Vinegar clearly states at the start of each episode that certain characters & events have been changed or fictionalised. And all that is true in this series, was best told in this provocative manner. This account is a reminder of how some swindles are driven by a need for recognition and greed but may also be driven by deep rooted trauma and mental illness. Fantastic screenplay and editing. The characters are thorny and convincing. This poignant story is about deception, delusion, desperation, relationships and hope. It hits hard leaving you choked with a sour taste in your mouth. Bravo production team and Netflix. You done a great job with this one. Time to google the actual true story.

Great set up, great acting, necessary story-it's good to see a portrayal of influencing that accurately captures how horrific it can be instead of glamorising it. I found the switching timeline a bit confusing but I do think that was intentional. The whole show was a good blend of not so serious and very serious which I feel like is very hard to do. I liked how one of the characters spoke to the camera/audience at the beginning of each episode, it was original and really humanised them!

I'm mainly writing this to express how amazed I am at Kaitlyn Dever's Australian accent. I hated (this TV version of) Belle so much and I feel like only exceptional actors can make you truly hate the characters they portray. As a bonus it was lovely to see some of the other actors be able to use their natural accents :)

Apple Cider Vinegar is a Strange mini series with some interesting story choices and manipulations of the real events that took places, but it still manages to tell a shocking yet fascinating story about deception and dark side of the wellness industry.

I have been an avid researcher of Belle Gibson and her infamous scam for years now. The story of Belle Gibson is such a fascinating story for me because it horrifies me to my core, yet it makes me want to read more about the story. So when it was announced that Netflix would be releasing a mini series based on Belle Gibson, I was genuinely excited.

I got to finish the entire series in a few days, and while I was not disappointed, I am still confused at the directions it took. For one, I thought it was bizarre how the team made the series to be like a "teen girl" like drama at times, with pop songs in the intro. Next, I thought it was strange how they made their own story within the real life story, specifically the one about how Belle was caught.

However, I really enjoyed the performances of the actresses and actors. I found their performances to be convincing and they all seemed to be into their roles. I also really liked their decision of adding POVs of the Belle Gibson story from other characters, as it makes the story more gripping and you can imagine the shock of the world when they discovered that Belle was a fraud.

Overall, I enjoyed the series. It's definitely far from perfect, but I believe that the actors/actresses made it as interesting as it was. Oh, and if you have not read about Belle Gibson, I highly recommend reading about her story before watching this series.

Like many others have said this is a frustrating watch. The whole point of this show is what seems to be a growing trend of calling out the total fakes all around us that are representing themselves as having one of the worst diagnoses imaginable and turning it into a sinister, monetizing hoax.

The problem I have with this is even the other reviewers stating they have had cancer or are currently going through it... do I believe them???

I mean of course I do... but how do we REALLY know?!?!?

I absolutely agree this needs to be talked about because there are SO many fakes out there that are playing this evil game of monetizing a very serious medical diagnosis and using it to their benefit because they are sociopaths.

Overall I thought this was a great show and something I didn't want to watch at first but ended up watching and found it very well done. The lead actress is believable as Australian, wow. The rest of the cast knew their assignment. The pace was great and I wasn't bored at all but felt a lot of compassion.

This is a hard watch. Watching the mastectomy specifically had me in tears.

I not only have MS, but I am a breast cancer survivor.

"Natural" and "holistic" treatments can be a great companion to medical treatment, but it should never replace it.

I have dealt with this in both the cancer and MS communities. I have watched needless suffering and degrading of health and function as a result of these dangerous narratives.

And that's what makes this a good, yet infuriating and frustrating watch.

These people exist.

The fraud itself is frustrating enough, but those who have these diseases and encourage the same can be just as dangerous.

Good story telling, cringe main character well played.

Worth the time.