Colin Mochrie to return as narrator for the hit series
TORONTO, ON – September 3, 2025 – TVO today revealed that Old Enough! (6 x 30) is back for a second season. The series, which follows Canadian kids, ages 3-6, as they take on real-world adventures, will premiere in Canada on TVO on Sunday, September 28.
Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/uSs6ynLt1xo
Following the smash success of the series’ first season, Canadian comic and improv legend, Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it Anyway?) will return as the series narrator for season 2. Mochrie’s voice once again will guide viewers through heartwarming adventures, as a new group of kids take on even more exciting challenges.
From smoothie runs to clothing shopping, everyday tasks become extraordinary adventures when tackled by newly empowered kids who have just experienced their first taste of independence. . Each episode offers a glimpse into how families nurture independence, while a dedicated safety team ensures the kids are supported every step of the way.
“The response to Old Enough! has been heartening,” says Natasha Negrea, Head of Programming at TVO. “This is a truly special show and we are excited to bring viewers even more stories showing how everyday experiences can build confidence, resilience, and life skills in young children. Old Enough! is a wonderful example of how the power of storytelling can support learning at every age.”
“We’re thrilled that TVO has brought Old Enough! back for its second season,” says Matthew Hornburg, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios. “The success of this series in Canada is a testament to how well the hit Japanese format travels, and we can’t wait to bring even more heartwarming content to Canadian homes.”
Old Enough! is based on Nippon TV’s hit Japanese format of the same name. The TVO Original series, Old Enough! is a Blue Ant Studios production and the first North American format of the show. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop and Donna Luke. Mitch Burman serves as Series Producer and Eva Filomena serves as Senior Producer. For TVO, Natasha Negrea is the Head of Programming, Kirsten Hurd is Commissioning Editor for TVOkids and Alexandra Roberts is Commissioning Editor for TVO Docs. Old Enough! was produced with the participation of the Canada Media Fund.
Starting Sunday, September 28, the series will be available to stream in Canada via TVO Docs and TVO Kids YouTube channels, Smart TV apps. Old Enough! will also premiere on broadcast at 6:30 p.m. ET..
Discover more at https://www.tvo.org/old-enough.
Advanced screeners and media interviews with Colin Mochrie and Old Enough! families available upon request.
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About Blue Ant Studios
Blue Ant Studios is an international production studio and rights business with operations in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, Singapore and Sydney. The company’s diverse production slate spans scripted comedy and drama, unscripted entertainment, formats, high-impact documentaries, live-action kids + family, and animation.The studio is anchored in original storytelling, with award-winning content, with standout titles including Blown Away (Netflix), Canada’s Drag Race (Crave), Davey and Jonesie’s Locker (Hulu and Prime Video), Slaycation (Crave), Northwoods Survival/Hard North (APTN, Nat Geo, Prime Video), Drink Masters (Netflix), Race Against the Tide (CBC), Doomlands (Roku), and the upcoming animated preschool series Tralala (CBC, Sky NZ). The company’s recent feature-length documentary, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe (Prime Video), was awarded the Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary. Blue Ant Studios’ distribution arm has a vast catalogue of nearly 8000 hours of premium programming from the studio and third-party, top-tier producers around the world. Blue Ant Studios is a subsidiary of the global media company, Blue Ant Media. blueantmedia.com⼁Instagram⼁LinkedIn
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