Netflix’s newest mini-series has me hooked — and it’s based on a real Aussie Instagram scam

Just when I thought Netflix’s Next On lineup couldn’t get any better with some great content heading to the platform, I was beyond pleasantly surprised when the big red streamer’s latest show, Apple Cider Vinegar, graced my screen yesterday evening (February 6).

The trailer for the highly anticipated drama dropped a few weeks ago, piquing the interest of true crime fans — myself included. As someone who prefers to indulge in the lighthearted nature of sitcoms and the occasional reality show, I do find myself reaching for harder-hitting narratives and intertwinings of complex crime stories every now and again.

After watching the trailer, you catch a glimpse of the glitzy, glamorous and long-gone era of the dawn of social media influencers circa 2012-2015. Nowadays, everyone’s got a tripod, a vlog camera and ridiculous lighting setups, but Apple Cider Vinegar oh so carefully sends viewers back in time to the

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