I’m surprisingly knowledgeable about Belle Gibson, a disgraced wellness influencer who is the subject of Netflix’s new true crime drama “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
My familiarity with her story comes from falling down a YouTube rabbit hole and consuming numerous videos that covered her rapid rise and subsequent fall. I was intrigued when Netflix announced plans to convert Gibson’s scandalous tale into a six-episode TV show. When Kaitlyn Dever was confirmed to play the Australian influencer, my initial interest turned to anticipation.
Having now watched “Apple Cider Vinegar” ahead of its Netflix release (on Thursday, Feb. 6), I find myself conflicted. The drama’s slick style feels appropriate for a series set in the world of social media influencers, and Dever is remarkable in the lead role (with a perfect Aussie accent). Yet, much like the social media platform at the heart of this story, there’s something messy and disposable about the Netflix original
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