Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
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Episodes
S1 E1 - Rising Stars, Rising Questions
March 16, 202443minIn the 1990s, a new creator emerges at Nickelodeon, showrunner Dan Schneider, who brings laughter and mentorship to kids' TV. He champions young talent like Amanda Bynes, but behind the scenes, some female writers face a toxic and sexist environment.Subscribe to discovery+ or HBO Max or purchaseS1 E2 - Hidden in Plain Sight
March 16, 202443minDan Schneider’s relationship with his star Amanda Bynes hits a breaking point as new child actors confront uncomfortable scenes and power dynamics until they face a startling revelation that two of their crew members prey on kids they met on set.Subscribe to discovery+ or HBO Max or purchaseS1 E3 - The Darkest Secret
March 17, 202443minA former child star reveals how he survived abuse at the hands of his acting coach. The harrowing account traces how he met his abuser on set, the ways this coach upended the child’s family and the challenges faced when the actor sought out police.Subscribe to discovery+ or HBO Max or purchaseS1 E4 - Too Close to the Sun
March 17, 202443minAn abuser goes to jail but gets support from big names in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Dan Schneider’s power at the network grows, raising questions about the content and his treatment of the cast and crew. Eventually, tensions boil over.Subscribe to discovery+ or HBO Max or purchaseS1 E5 - Breaking the Silence
April 6, 202442minFormer Nickelodeon stars from the early 2000s join host Soledad O’Brien to share their reactions to the premiere of the “Quiet on Set” docuseries.Subscribe to discovery+ or HBO Max or purchase
