Prime Video: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Episodes

Episode number
Newest episodes

S1 E1 - Rising Stars, Rising Questions
March 16, 2024
44min
TV-14
In 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.
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S1 E2 - Hidden in Plain Sight
March 16, 2024
44min
TV-14
Dan 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.
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S1 E3 - The Darkest Secret
March 17, 2024
44min
TV-14
A 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.
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S1 E4 - Too Close to the Sun
March 16, 2024
44min
TV-14
An 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.
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S1 E5 - Breaking the Silence
March 31, 2024
40min
TV-14
Former Nickelodeon stars from the early 2000s join host Soledad O’Brien to share their reactions to the premiere of the “Quiet on Set” docuseries.
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Trailers

Quiet On Set: (Trailer)

3minTV-14

Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.