This is a genuinely excellent documentary for the right audience—kids who are already space-curious and families who enjoy science content together. The James Webb imagery is spectacular enough to justify the watch on its own, and the story of building something this ambitious is legitimately inspiring.

That said, let's be real: this is not going to hold the attention of most kids under 10 or anyone who isn't already somewhat interested in astronomy. It's a documentary about telescope development, which means there's a lot of engineers explaining technical challenges and scientists discussing infrared wavelengths. If your kid thinks space is cool but has the attention span of a goldfish, they'll be on their phone in 15 minutes.

For families with budding scientists, though? This is gold. It's the rare documentary that treats kids like they can handle complex ideas while still being accessible. And honestly, those JWST images are worth sitting through some slower moments—they're genuinely awe-inspiring.