Days after the series premiered, actors from Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide appeared to be making light of some of the doc’s more devastating allegations on social media, something for which they’ve since apologized. “When something is as popular as Quiet On Set is, there’s bound to be some negative reaction,” says Robertson, “but we’ve been overwhelmed by the extent of the positive impact that the film has had on the people who participated.”

The series has even emboldened some former child performers, including Zoey 101’s Matthew Underwood, to come forward about abuse they faced in their adolescence. “It’s obviously really disturbing to hear further traumatic accounts, but it’s also heartening to feel that people feel safe in starting to share their stories,” says Schwartz. “I can say with certainty there’s definitely a lot of other people who are processing what they went through.”

While the series may have created a haven for some to detail their traumatic experiences, it has also led to problematic social media demand for ex-Nickelodeon stars like Ariana Grande and Josh Peck to address the allegations. “One thing we’ve heard from people who have been in the public eye is that even if they’re not saying something publicly right now, it doesn’t mean they’re not processing,” says Robertson. Adds ID executive Jason Sarlanis, “One of the key things of our series is about giving survivors agency and empowering them to use their voice—when and how they’re ready to do it.”

And the Quiet on Set team is committed to telling those stories as they materialize. “We would love to continue this line of reporting and investigation,” says Robertson. “Clearly, there are so many unanswered questions and a passion for these stories, and we absolutely want to be the home for them going forward.”

This could mean making additional installments of the original docuseries, or another project entirely, says Sarlanis. “It’s really more about the mission than the specific episode count or title that takes. As long as people directly impacted by this part of pop culture history want a platform, we are committed to find ways to do that.”

Nickelodeon previously said in a statement to VF that it “investigates all complaints as part of our commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace” and has “adopted numerous safeguards over the years.” But the Quiet on Set team is glad the documentary has opened up a space to discuss industry-wide reform for child actors, including requiring background checks of those working where children are present, mental health resources on set, and even federal legislation concerning the safety of young performers—who have now infiltrated YouTube and TikTok. “I hope our documentary serves as a cautionary tale for future emerging platforms that utilize children in this space of entertainment, many in the social digital sphere that have zero regulation or oversight,” says Sarlanis.

“Our documentary, I believe, sparked a movement,” he tells VF. “I was speaking to the team members of a former child star, who I won’t name, but they said that their reaction to this was just the word ‘Finally.’”