Wellmania has become the number three show on Netflix this week. Fronted by actress and comedian, Celeste Barber, the Australian series has sparked a fan "obsession," with viewers praising the show on Twitter. "Wellmania on Netflix is so cute and funny, 10/10," wrote one. "I've been watching the show Wellmania on Netflix and I am obsessed, it's so good," added another. Meanwhile, a third penned:"@netflix there had better be a Season 2 of Wellmania."
Taking place across eight seriously binge-able episodes, Wellmania follows "food writer and human tornado" Liv Healy after she suffers a major health crisis, not to mention a disaster with her green card after coming home to Australia.
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Desperate to return to New York for work, Liv is forced to improve her health in a short space of time if she has any hope of qualifying for a new green card. What follows is a hilarious and extremely relatable journey as Liv tries out some of the world's most popular, and sometimes strange, wellness trends, all while navigating her complicated relationships with family and friends.
© NetflixBased on the book, Wellmania: Misadventures in the Search for Wellness by journalist Brigid Delaney, the series boasts an incredible cast, which includes Celest Barber, JJ Fong, Miranda Otto, Lachlan Buchanan, Remy Hii and Genevieve Mooy.
Currently, the show is yet to be renewed for a second season, however, after THAT cliffhanger ending, it looks like the writers have plenty of material to work with. For now, it looks like we'll have to keep our fingers crossed.
© NetflixIn an interview with The Guardian, Wellmania's leading lady, Celeste Barber, revealed what attracted her to the role of Liv. "I read the book and I was like, 'This is a brilliant idea'," she said. "I love Brigid's writing: she's very clever, very personable – and funny! Really funny – so I was on board from the beginning."
In particular, the show has been praised for its relatability. "She [Liv] treats her body like an amusement park, this character, and she's at that stage in her life where you just [expletive] can't any more," Celeste explained, "That's why it's relatable: whether you like it or not, you have to reassess."
