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Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

TV-MA2025•6.7/10
Documentary

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6.7/10(37)

In this eye-opening documentary exposé, teens and parents reveal disturbing accounts of abuse and exploitation within the world of child influencers.

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Production

Decoy Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 9, 2025

Last Aired

April 9, 2025

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Kief Davidson

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
#momager
E1
#momager
Air date: 2025-04-09
Tiffany Smith turns her preteen daughter into a YouTube star alongside a group of child influencers called the Squad. But what's the price of viral fame?
#crush
E2
#crush
Air date: 2025-04-09
As Piper and the Squad get more famous than ever, parents grow alarmed by Tiffany's inappropriate behavior — and troubling attention from adults.
#unfollow
E3
#unfollow
Air date: 2025-04-09
After Tiffany lashes out at kids who escape the Squad, a bombshell lawsuit sparks an FBI investigation. What will it take to protect child influencers?

Cast

Claire RockSmith

Self

Corinne Joy

Corinne Joy

Self

Sophie Fergi

Sophie Fergi

Self

Sawyer Sharbino

Sawyer Sharbino

Self

Brandon Stewart

Brandon Stewart

Self

Taylor Lorenz

Taylor Lorenz

Self

Ashley RockSmith

Self

Karen North

Self

Patience Rocksmith

Self

Steevy Areeco

Self

Heather Nichole

Self

Angela Sharbino

Self

Piper Rockelle

Piper Rockelle

Self (archive footage)

Tiffany Smith

Self (archive footage)

Hunter Hill

Self (archive footage)

Jentzen Ramirez

Jentzen Ramirez

Self (archive footage)

Indi Star

Indi Star

Self (archive footage)

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