Here's the thing: The Right Stuff has all the ingredients for a great show—heroic astronauts, the space race, Cold War tension, Disney+ budget. But it got cancelled after one season for a reason.

The 57% critic score tells the story: it's fine, but not great. It's educational and earnest, but lacks the dramatic punch to make it truly compelling television. If your teen is genuinely into space history or you're doing a unit on the Cold War, it's a solid watch. But if you're just looking for quality family viewing? There are better options.

The bigger issue is that it's incomplete—only 8 episodes exist, and the show was axed. So you're investing in a story that doesn't finish. For history buffs 14+, it's worth a look. For everyone else, maybe just watch the 1983 film instead.