Netflix enthusiasts who have already devoured the new series Apple Cider Vinegar are now being encouraged to watch a ‘disturbing’ series based on real events, which is available at no extra cost.
The streamer’s fresh offering is inspired by the book The Woman Who Fooled The World by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, and narrates the somewhat true tale of Australian fraudster Belle Gibson, who fabricated a story about suffering from brain cancer and curing it with natural remedies and alternative treatments.
The series has captivated audiences and swiftly climbed the ranks of the most viewed titles on the platform. At present, it holds the third spot just days after its release.
Now, those who have rapidly consumed all episodes of Apple Cider Vinegar are being advised to stream a similar true crime miniseries that also stars one of the same lead actors.
Kaitlyn Dever, who headlines the show, also appears in Dopesick.
Dopesick examines the opioid crisis in the US (Image: Disney )
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She shares the screen with big names like Michael Keaton, Will Poulter and Rosario Dawson. The series delves into the heart of America’s battle with opioid addiction, from the corporate offices of Purdue Pharma, the creators and marketers of the drugs, to a struggling Virginia mining community, medical professionals caught in the crossfire, and the corridors of the DEA trying to unravel the truth.
Much like Apple Cider Vinegar, the hard-hitting series Dopesick draws its narrative from gripping real-life events. The show weaves fiction with reality, creating characters such as Keaton’s doctor and Dever’s young miner that represent a mosaic of actual experiences, reports .
Dopesick is not just any drama—it’s rooted in the chilling revelations of Beth Macy’s investigative book, Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America.
Released in 2021 and subsequently landing on Disney+ for subscribers, UK viewers can now delve into this raw portrayal for free on iPlayer. Critics have embraced the series, bestowing it with an impressive 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and insisting it unveils a crucial narrative that demands attention.
Star of Apple Cider Vinegar, Kaitlyn Dever also features in Dopesick (Image: Disney )
Audiences are equally captivated by the show’s profound impact, urging widespread viewership. One viewer expressed their experience online, describing it as “harrowing,” proclaiming: “This is amongst the best of the best. The series is powerful, and confronting. A harrowing warts and all drama that pulls few punches. At times shocking.”
Their testimonial didn’t end there, as they added: “The characters lives are destroyed in slow motion. You feel and endure their pain, and the deeper the series goes the more you you find a bizarre form of addiction yourself, to this heartfelt and often sad view of the fallout of OxyContin.”
One viewer was captivated, remarking: “From the start it’s easy to know you’re into one hell of a ride, it was very thorough and the attention paid to details was amazing excluding the timeline shifts which were a little bit confusing. For someone who has little or no idea about opioids, it was very informative.”
Another fan drew parallels with another of Dever’s gripping series, saying: “Dopesick is an important show. The last Kaitlyn Dever TV series that I remember associating this adjective with was Unbelievable; and it stands just as true for Dopesick.
“Shows like these need to be written more, promoted more and watched more. They don’t make for an easy watch but they are required because they reflect that which a lot of us have been through, are going through or could go through.”
Dopesick is streaming on Disney+ and iPlayer. Apple Cider Vinegar is streaming on .