Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)

Directed by

Emma Schwartz, Mary Robertson

Genre

documentary television program

Country

United States

Length

1 season, 5 episodes

Rated

TV-14

Rating

7.7 of 10 from 177 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary series looks at the toxic workplace environment behind children's TV shows from the 1990s and 2000s. It centers on former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider and the experiences of people who worked on his programs.

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What happens

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a 2024 American five-part documentary television series that details the toxic behind-the-scenes world of children's television programs from the 1990s to the 2000s, with a special focus on Dan Schneider's tenure as a producer and showrunner at Nickelodeon. The first four episodes aired March 17–18, 2024, on Investigation Discovery, and the fifth episode aired on April 7. The series was simultaneously released on HBO Max and Discovery+, and produced by Maxine Productions with Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction and Business Insider; it was loosely based on a Business Insider article about Nickelodeon from 2022. After the series was released, the show was positively reviewed by audiences and critics, with praise given to individuals who alleged having negative experiences working at Nickelodeon. However, some critics accused the documentary of not going into enough detail about Nickelodeon's workplace culture. Schneider has since released an apology video on his YouTube channel, fueling further discussions from other Nickelodeon stars and further comments from the individuals featured in the documentary. In addition, several of the individuals who wrote pleas for leniency for sex offender Brian Peck following his conviction have publicly renounced supporting him, especially in light of the documentary. The series has also led to a widespread debate, particularly on social media, around industry practices with regards to child actors, the loss of innocence, and the cost of fame for child stars. The series received two nominations at the 76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, including for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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