[5] After the series was released, the show was positively reviewed by audiences and critics, with praise given to individuals who alleged having negative experiences working at Nickelodeon.

Schneider has since released an apology video on his YouTube channel, fueling further discussions from other Nickelodeon stars and further comments from the individuals featured in the documentary.

[7] In addition, several of the individuals who wrote pleas for leniency for sex offender Brian Peck following his conviction have publicly renounced supporting him, especially in light of the documentary.

[9] Quiet on Set: the Dark Side of Kids TV depicts the rise of television producer Dan Schneider, who was accused of fostering a hostile work environment.

Letters to the presiding judge in support of Peck were also revealed, including from actors James Marsden, Kimmy Robertson, Taran Killam, Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle along with director Rich Correll and producer Tom DeSanto.

[13][14] Kerns issued a statement to the documentary maker in this episode that she was unaware of the full extent of the case at the time and now regrets her letter of support.

[18] In 2018, in response to the #MeToo movement, Viacom International's MTV Networks interviewed dozens of employees regarding their experiences with Dan Schneider.

[21][22] Robertson (with Emma Schwartz) later partnered with Business Insider reporter Kate Taylor to reach out to dozens of actors and crew members who worked on the sets of Schneider's shows.

They told Variety "We didn’t know what we would find...[b]ut what the letters allow us to do is get a window into who, in Hollywood, was supporting this man during a time that he had been convicted as a child sex offender.

Discovery executive, stated that the episode would dig "deeper into the crucial conversations the docuseries ignited and exploring the lingering questions left in their wake to provide further insight from the brave voices who've spoken out previously and those who are coming forward again.

The website's critic consensus states, "Respectful and thorough in giving voice to the collateral damage of an entertainment empire that was only kid-friendly on the surface, Quiet on Set is a vital showbiz exposé.

[34] Nick Schager, entertainment critic for The Daily Beast, positively reviewed the series, writing that it "resonates as a continuation of a tale as old as Hollywood itself, and yet another warning to moms and dads that they should think twice before agreeing to help their juvenile offspring chase A-list glory".

[35] Jack Seale of The Guardian rated the series four out of five stars, writing "Anything that makes [child sexual abuse] less likely to happen again is invaluable.

[38] Kelly Lawler of USA Today wrote that she "can't help but empathize" with the notion that children's television should be more regulated in order to keep future child actors safe.

[2] Just before the series premiered, a Nickelodeon spokesperson issued statements to Variety and NBC News that stated, "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".

[42][43] Nickelodeon also told Variety that they investigate "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.

"[42] In an interview on The Sarah Fraser Show, Drake Bell found Nickelodeon's response to be "empty" and felt that it was written "by obviously a legal representative.

"[44][45] On a TikTok live video, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide star Devon Werkheiser joked about the Nickelodeon abuse allegations with co-stars Lindsey Shaw and Daniel Curtis Lee present.

Drake Bell and Alexa Nikolas, among others, criticized the live video on Twitter and several accused the trio of making light of child sexual abuse.

[52] However, further evidence from other participants being unaware fully of the series was brought up when Raquel Lee and Alexa Nikolas expressed disappointment on the docuseries being revealed to be made for Investigation Discovery, with both claiming they would not have done the interview upon knowing that, feeling that their story should have been on a "more serious credible platform".

[57][58] Nancy Sullivan, who was an ensemble member of The Amanda Show and portrayed Audrey Parker on Drake & Josh, also expressed support for Bell.

[48] Allie DiMeco, who portrayed Rosalina in The Naked Brothers Band, alleged that the episode where she kissed a Frenchman in his thirties gave her PTSD.

These included Schneider bringing out a shotgun to scare one of the writers as well as Nickelodeon not recommending anti-depressant pills to iCarly star Jennette McCurdy after the death of her mother due to the risk of suicide.

[57][69] Melissa Joan Hart, who played the titular character in Clarissa Explains It All, reacted to the documentary in the podcast Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat.

[75] In a Business Insider interview, All That star Lori Beth Denberg accused Schneider of showing her pornography, including bestiality, initiating phone sex with her and groping her breasts.

In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, he said Schenider acknowledged his mistakes while he "shed light on a failed process" to reduce any questionable content on the network.

In November 2024, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ashfaq Chowdhury ruled that Schneider’s suit had merit and had not been brought “on frivolous grounds, simply to harass defendants”, allowing it to proceed.

[92] In December 2024, during a later episode of The Sarah Fraser Show, Bell further clarified that he had an "apologetic and sweet" conversation with both Friedle and Strong, noting that it lasted for two hours.

[93] Joanna Kerns issued a statement to the documentary makers that she was unaware of the full extent of the case at the time and now regrets her letter of support.

He wrote, "I want to personally apologize to Drake and his family and emphatically state that had I been fully informed of all the accusations, my support would have been absolutely withheld.