Nickelodeon Controversy: ‘Quiet on Set’ Interviewees Unhappy with ID Network
Former child stars and crew members interviewed for the controversial documentary series ‘Quiet on Set’ have expressed dissatisfaction with its release on Investigation Discovery (ID), claiming they were unaware that the true crime-focused network would be producing the show and feel it sensationalized their experiences.
The five-part docuseries, which premiered in 2024, features interviews with former Nickelodeon stars who worked during the ’90s and 2000s, many of whom shared negative experiences regarding their time on the network, particularly during the tenure of former super producer Dan Schneider.
Alexa Nikolas, who starred in ‘Zoey 101’, told IndieWire that she was initially unaware of ID and its approach to content when she agreed to participate. ‘I feel that the sensationalism was revved up because of it being on ID. It would have been curated differently and would have been more impactful on [another network],’ she said.
Raquel Lee Bolleau, a veteran of ‘The Amanda Show’, shared similar thoughts, saying she had no clue the project was being produced by ID until shortly before it aired. ‘I’m not too familiar with ID, but for the interview I sat down for, it was not an appropriate network for the show,’ she said. ‘I feel like they did that because they knew if we were aware of the magnitude of how big this was going to be they would’ve had to treat us better.’
The interviewees’ concerns have raised questions about the ethics of the production and whether the producers misled them to secure their participation. Some have also criticized the network for its handling of the series, suggesting that it exploited the sensitive subject matter for ratings.
As of now, it remains unclear whether ID or the production companies involved plan to address the concerns raised by the interviewees or build on the docuseries in any way.
