Former child actors, including Drake Bell, are shedding light on the abuse, sexism, and racism they endured while working on popular Nickelodeon TV series. A new docuseries titled Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV will delve into the toxic environment claims surrounding '90s sets overseen by Dan Schneider, the creator of hit Nickelodeon shows like The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious, and Sam & Cat.
The four-part docuseries will feature revelations from Bell about his former dialogue coach, Brian Peck, who served time in prison for inappropriate acts against a child. Additionally, former cast members and crew from shows like All That and The Amanda Show will share insights into the culture on set, exposing allegations of toxicity and sexism.
Quiet on the Set will air on Investigation Discovery (ID) and stream on Max on March 17 and 18 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the series on platforms like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, and Sling, or stream it online at Investigationdiscovery.com with TV provider credentials.
For those interested in streaming Quiet on the Set on Max, new subscribers can take advantage of discounted rates on annual plans until April 14. Max subscriptions offer HD video quality, with the ad-free plan providing additional features like downloads and 4K Ultra HD streaming.
To watch the docuseries for free, viewers can explore options like Prime Video's seven-day trial for the Max channel or DirecTV Stream's two-month free trial for the Max add-on. Cord-cutters can also add Max to existing subscriptions on platforms like Hulu or Prime Video for a monthly fee.
Overall, Quiet on the Set promises to shine a light on the darker aspects of children's TV programming, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges faced by young actors in the industry.
