A Disturbing Docuseries About Kidfluencers Is Taking Over Netflix's Streaming Charts

The child star influencer reckoning isn't coming soon: it's already here. From the trials and tribulations of kids who grew up in the spotlight — from the stars of "Dance Moms" and "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" to viral rapper Lil Tay — to the crimes and tragedies surrounding self-described family friendly clans like the Duggars and the Frankes, the danger of turning kids into on-camera profit machines is by now well documented. But as Netflix's new docuseries "Bad Influence" proves, there are still plenty of "kidfluencer" stories that deserve a spotlight — and some of the kids are finally old enough to tell their own side of the story.
"Bad Influence," which carries the subtitle "The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," dropped on the streamer on April 9, 2025 and has quickly climbed up the streaming charts. According to viewership data aggregate site Flixpatrol, it's currently the second most-watched TV show on the streamer,...
"Bad Influence," which carries the subtitle "The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," dropped on the streamer on April 9, 2025 and has quickly climbed up the streaming charts. According to viewership data aggregate site Flixpatrol, it's currently the second most-watched TV show on the streamer,...
- 4/14/2025
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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