What does "Apple Cider Vinegar," a Netflix release about wellness influencer Belle Gibson, reveal about scam culture? How are social media platforms primary pipelines for mis- and disinformation?

The Netflix series tells the dramatic story of the rise and fall of Belle Gibson, a wellness influencer who faked having terminal cancer.

True crime and scammer stories are rife with shocking details ideal for dramatization. That's no more true than with Netflix's latest limited series, "Apple Cider Vinegar." From the same streaming platform that brought the story of con artist Anna Delvey to the small screen,

10 years after she admitted "none of it was true" Belle Gibson's story is now being retold and dramatized in Netflix's newest drama series Apple Cider Vinegar.

In Apple Cider Vinegar, Hek is the PR crisis manager Belle hires after her fraud is exposed. In real life, Belle Gibson was helped by crisis manager Alex Twomey (now known as Titus O'Reily), although he worked pro bono — and doesn't appear to have anything else in common with the fictional character Hek.

Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix tells the story of Instagram scammer, Belle Gibson. Right from the outset it’s honest that the show is a depiction of her lies. So given it’s a misty subject as it is, you’re probably wondering which parts of it are real and which aren’t.

If you were fascinated by Belle Gibson's story in Netflix's "Apple Cider Vinegar," you may also enjoy "Inventing Anna" or "The Dropout."

Apple Cider Vinegar viewers have been racking their brains about Clive looking so familiar throughout the series

This article contains spoilers for Apple Cider Vinegar. The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar tells the story of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who built a loyal following on social media by documenting her cancer journey online.

Dever has won widespread praise for her virtuosic performance in Netflix's latest true-crime hit, which tells the story of disgraced wellness guru Belle Gibson.