Here's the thing: we have almost no data on this show beyond a middling 6.8 IMDb rating and the fact that it's based on those 'Who Was?' books your kid's teacher keeps recommending.
The good news? The book series is solid, educational, and has been trusted by parents and teachers for years. Netflix putting it in Kids Mode suggests it's safe and appropriate.
The less-good news? That 6.8 rating tells us this probably isn't appointment television. It's likely competent educational content that won't make history come alive so much as present it in a reasonably palatable format. Think: better than a textbook, not as engaging as a great documentary.
If your kid already loves the books or is genuinely curious about historical figures, go for it. If you're hoping to trick a reluctant learner into loving history through sheer entertainment value... maybe lower those expectations. This is the kind of show you put on when you want educational screen time without the guilt, not the show they'll be begging to binge.




