Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV poster

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

Crime · Documentary

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.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (13,150 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

7.24 avg 5 episodes 7.4 → 4.8 42 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Rising Stars, Rising Questions	7.4	824
2	Hidden in Plain Sight	7.7	744
3	The Darkest Secret	8.6	819
4	Too Close to the Sun	7.7	668
5	Breaking the Silence	4.8	498