Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 4.8 |
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About
"Beloved kids' shows, uncovered adult betrayals"
This documentary series investigates the toxic, sometimes abusive culture behind the scenes of early-2000s children's television, drawing on interviews with former child stars, writers, and crew who describe an industry that prized ratings over safety. It's a sobering, methodically built exposé rather than a nostalgia trip, moving from uncomfortable workplace anecdotes into darker allegations of exploitation and grooming. The tone is somber and investigative, carried by candid, often emotional testimony rather than sensationalism. It reframes beloved shows and stars through a much harder lens, making for tough but compelling viewing.
the raw, first-hand testimony from former child stars finally speaking openly about what happened.
you find detailed accounts of abuse and exploitation too distressing to sit through.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Rising Stars, Rising Questions | 7.4 | 813 | 42 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Hidden in Plain Sight | 7.7 | 733 | 42 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | The Darkest Secret | 8.6 | 808 | 43 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Too Close to the Sun | 7.7 | 657 | 43 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Breaking the Silence | 4.8 | 490 | 42 min |