Is this show too slow for a younger kid?

It can be. There's a lot of talking between the actual making. If your kid needs constant action, they might drift away during the interviews, but the reveal of the finished projects usually brings them back.

Do they use tools that are dangerous for kids to see?

They use professional tools—miter saws, industrial sewing machines, drills. The show emphasizes safety, but it's a good time to remind your kid that the contestants are pros and they shouldn't try the power tool stuff without you.

Where can I actually watch this in 2026?

It’s currently available on fuboTV and for purchase on major platforms like Apple TV and Amazon. It occasionally cycles back onto Peacock, so check there if you have a subscription.

Is it better than LEGO Masters?

It’s different. LEGO Masters is more about technical engineering and 'explosions.' Making It is more artistic and diverse in its materials. Both are great, but Making It feels a bit more grounded in real-world skills.

Making It – WISE Score & Parent Review

Name: Screenwise
Author: Screenwise

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Screenwise Verdict

Making It is the rare reality show that actually makes you feel better after watching it. It avoids the manufactured stress of most competition series, opting instead for a celebration of creativity and puns. It's essentially the Great British Baking Show but with glitter, wood glue, and two of the funniest people on the planet.

For families, it's a perfect 'bridge' show. It’s sophisticated enough for parents to actually enjoy while being clean and inspiring enough for kids. If your kid is the type to spend hours with a hot glue gun or building elaborate dioramas, this is their new favorite show.

Age Fit

While Common Sense says 10, this is safe for kids as young as 6. They might not get the puns, but they'll love seeing a giant cake made of cardboard or a backyard transformed into a fantasy world.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

95

It is the antidote to toxic reality TV. Contestants support each other, the hosts are genuinely kind, and the stakes are emotionally low but creatively high.

Imaginative

92

The show celebrates raw creativity across massive disciplines—woodworking, textiles, paper crafts—and encourages viewers to look at everyday objects as raw materials.

Safe

98

No 'villain' edits, no manufactured drama, and no inappropriate content. It’s a safe bet for a living room watch with any age present.

Enriching

85

While it doesn't teach you *how* to weld or sew in a tutorial sense, it models the iterative process of design and the value of handmade work.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Host chemistry is the secret sauce, with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman bringing a Parks and Rec vibe that feels like a warm hug.
Anti-toxic format means you won't find any screaming matches or backstabbing; it's all about the 'Faster Craft' and 'Master Craft' challenges.
Diverse skillsets are on display, from professional makers to hobbyists, showing kids that 'making' isn't just one specific career path.
Visual inspiration is everywhere; the set design and the final projects are genuinely impressive and might actually get your kid off the couch and into the garage.

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What to Watch For

The pacing is deliberately slow, which might bore kids who are used to the high-octane editing of MasterChef or LEGO Masters.
Dad-joke level puns are constant, so if your family has a low tolerance for wordplay, you've been warned.

Conversation Starters

"If you had to make a 'Faster Craft' using only things in our recycling bin right now, what would you build?"
"Why do you think the makers help each other out even though they're competing for a prize?"
"Which of those crafts looked the hardest to you—the woodworking, the sewing, or the paper art?"
"Do you think something is more valuable if it's handmade or if it's perfectly made by a machine?"

Deep Dive

The Anti-Competition Competition

Most American reality TV relies on the 'villain' edit—someone has to be the one we love to hate. Making It throws that playbook out the window. The contestants are genuinely talented makers who often step away from their own workstations to help a neighbor who's struggling with a heavy piece of timber or a tangled ball of yarn. This isn't just 'nice' TV; it's a refreshing look at how creative communities actually function.

Poehler and Offerman

If you're a fan of Parks and Recreation, you already know the dynamic, but it works even better here. Offerman brings his real-life woodworking expertise and deadpan humor, while Poehler brings the high-energy enthusiasm. Their 'pun-off' segments are a highlight, but their genuine respect for the craftspeople is what grounds the show. They aren't just hosts; they are fans of the work being done.

From Inspiration to Action

The show is divided into the 'Faster Craft' (a quick, 3-hour project) and the 'Master Craft' (a multi-day epic). For a kid, the 'Faster Craft' is the more relatable segment. It shows that you don't need a professional workshop to make something cool—sometimes you just need a theme and a few hours. It’s the kind of show that usually ends with a kid asking to go to the craft store, which is a much better outcome than them asking for another hour of Roblox.

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