How to watch Quiet on Set - can you stream in the UK?

Schneider has since sued the producers of the series for defamation, accusing the show of misleading "millions of people to the false conclusion that I was in any way involved in heinous acts like those committed by child predators".

What is Quiet on Set about?

The documentary explores allegations about the on-set experiences of Nickelodeon child stars and crew during the late '90s and early 2000s.

In the four-parter, former show writers and child actors, including Drake Bell, make claims about a toxic work environment and inappropriate behaviour on the sets of Nickelodeon shows run by producer Dan Schneider.

On 1st May 2024, it was announced that Schneider has sued the Investigation Discovery network for defamation over his portrayal in the documentary, with the lawsuit branding it a "hit job".

In a statement, Schneider said: "Recently the docuseries Quiet on Set highlighted mistakes I made and poor judgment I exhibited during my time at Nickelodeon, most of which happened decades ago during my early career as a producer, working on shows for Tollin/Robbins Productions. There is no doubt that I was sometimes a bad leader. I am sincerely apologetic and regretful for that behaviour, and I will continue to take accountability for it.

"However, after seeing Quiet on Set and its trailer, and the reactions to them, I sadly have no choice but to take legal action against the people behind it. In their successful attempt to mislead viewers and increase ratings, they went beyond reporting the truth and falsely implied that I was involved in or facilitated horrific crimes for which actual child predators have been prosecuted and convicted.

"I have no objection to anyone highlighting my failures as a boss, but it is wrong to mislead millions of people to the false conclusion that I was in any way involved in heinous acts like those committed by child predators. I owe it to myself, my family, and the many wonderful people involved in making these shows to set the record straight."

Warner Bros Discovery, producers Maxine Productions and Sony Pictures Television are also named in the complaint along with Investigation Discovery. They are yet to comment on the filing of the suit.

When Quiet on Set first began airing in the US, Schneider directly addressed some of the allegations made in the documentary in an interview published on his official YouTube channel, DanWarp.

He admitted that watching the series was "very difficult" as he faced his "past behaviours – some of which are embarrassing and that I regret".

"I definitely owe some people a pretty strong apology," he added. "I hate that anybody worked for me and didn't have a good time."

He continued: "I would snap at people sometimes. I would be snarky when I could have given them a nicer answer. I would not give people the time they needed. I would be in too big a hurry to get onto the next thing I had to do.

"Watching that, there were so many times I wanted to pick up the phone and call some of those people and say 'I'm so sorry' and 'let's talk about it'."

He added that "seeing the hurt in some people's eyes... made me feel awful and regretful and sorry".

The docuseries features the revelations from Drake Bell (former Nickelodeon star) about the alleged sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of former dialogue coach, Brian Peck. Peck was convicted of committing a lewd act against an unnamed minor in 2004 and was sentenced to 16 months in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender.

In response to Bell's allegations, Schneider said in the interview that when Bell told him what had happened, he "was more devastated by that than anything that ever happened to me in my career thus far". Schneider claims he did not hire Peck on his productions.

A spokesperson for Schneider has previously said in response to the documentary (via The Hollywood Reporter): "Everything that happened on the shows Dan ran was carefully scrutinised by dozens of involved adults, and approved by the network. Remember, all stories, dialogue, costumes, and makeup were fully approved by network executives on two coasts.

"A standards and practices group read and ultimately approved every script, and programming executives reviewed and approved all episodes. In addition, every day on every set, there were always parents and caregivers and their friends watching filming and rehearsals. Had there been any scenes or outfits that were inappropriate in any way, they would have been flagged and blocked by this multilayered scrutiny."

Meanwhile, a Nickelodeon spokesperson said in a statement: "Though we cannot corroborate or negate allegations of behaviours from productions decades ago, Nickelodeon as a matter of policy investigates all formal complaints as part of our commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace environment free of harassment or other kinds of inappropriate conduct.

"Our highest priorities are the well-being and best interests not just of our employees, casts and crew, but of all children, and we have adopted numerous safeguards over the years to help ensure we are living up to our own high standards and the expectations of our audience."

On Bell, the network also told Variety: "Now that Drake Bell has disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case, we are dismayed and saddened to learn of the trauma he has endured, and we commend and support the strength required to come forward."

Where to watch the Quiet on Set documentary in the US

Quiet on Set is available to watch now in the US on Max.

The series is also available to rent or buy from Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video.

Can you watch Quiet on Set in the UK?

Quiet on Set became available to stream in the UK on discovery+ from Monday 25th March.

You can add a discovery+ subscription to your Prime Video membership for £3.99 per month.

A discovery+ subscription is also free for any Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers.

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