What Time Does ‘Bad Influence’ Come Out on Netflix? Date, Plot, Cast, Everything You Need to Know

Published 04/09/2025, 10:48 AM EDT

Netflix’s 2025 lineup is totally in its Taylor Swift era—bold, on point, and always delivering hits. From pulse-pounding thrillers to belly-laugh comedies and stand-up specials, the platform is dishing out something for every vibe. Loyal streamers are living for the variety, but there is one question floating around: has the much-talked-about Bad Influence landed on Netflix yet, or is it still waiting in the wings for a dramatic entrance?

With Netflix’s massive content vault, is there still space for the mysterious Bad Influence to make its grand debut?

Release date and streaming schedule for Bad Influence

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The three-part documentary Bad Influence premiered on Netflix on April 9. It delves into disturbing accounts from individuals who previously collaborated with Piper Rockelle Smith. According to Netflix’s Tudum, the series explores claims of manipulation, psychological control, and violence reportedly carried out by her mother and manager, Tiffany Smith.

Former co-stars are candid about their experiences, exposing a toxic environment that was carefully hidden behind the cheerful, curated world of social media fame.

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Bad Influence has sparked recent buzz for its chilling narrative, revealing the hidden darkness behind social media fame in a gripping, emotionally charged storyline.

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The three-part Netflix docuseries focuses on 17-year-old Los Angeles content creator Piper Rockelle Smith and the young influencers who once appeared in her viral videos. These former collaborators alleg that Smith’s mother, Tiffany Smith, created a toxic environment marked by emotional, physical, and even s----- abuse.

Though a $1.85 million settlement was reportedly reached in late 2024, the teens now share their own truths. Through firsthand accounts and expert insight, the series exposes the pressure and pain hidden behind curated online joy.

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The cast of Bad Influence brings raw emotion and authenticity, driving the powerful narrative behind this gripping docuseries.

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The cast of Bad Influence features Sawyer Sharbino, Corinne Joy, Sophie Fergi, Brandon Stewart, Claire RockSmith, Taylor Rolenz, Ashley RockSmith, and Raegan Beast, all displaying their experiences from behind the scenes.

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With its intense narrative and emotional testimonies, it will be compelling to see if Bad Influence can surpass Adolescence, another dark true crime series involving a child.

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