Comedy legend Colin Mochrie returns to narrate
the youngsters’ merry missions
TORONTO – September 1, 2026 — Blue Ant Studios and TVO Media Education Group (TVO) today announce the award-winning TVOkids Original series, Old Enough! (6×30), returns for Season 3 on Sunday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. ET on TVO and at 11 a.m. ET on the TVOkids and TVO Docs YouTube channels. Based on the iconic Japanese format, Old Enough! follows Canadian kids as they get their first taste of independence in the real world, embarking on errands all by themselves.
After winning over audiences with its pint-sized participants, Old Enough! took home two 2026 Canadian Screen Awards – Best Children’s Non-Fiction Series and Best Picture Editing, Children’s or Youth – proving that big successes come in small packages. The series has also become an online sensation, with clips from previous seasons garnering millions of views on TikTok.
“Old Enough! is a very special show that teaches all of us just how capable young kids can be,” says Matt Hornburg, Executive Producer and Chief Content Officer, Blue Ant Studios. “We’re thrilled to continue working with our partners at TVO and Nippon TV to bring this format to North America.”
“We’re incredibly proud to see Old Enough! return for a third season and continue to resonate with Canadian audiences,” says Tom Miyauchi, Executive Producer and Head of Nippon TV LA Business Office, Nippon TV. “Blue Ant Studios and TVO have done a wonderful job capturing the heart and spirit of the original Japanese series, and it’s wonderful to see this beloved format continue to grow in Canada.”
New for Season 3, brave, young adventurers will navigate errands in bustling downtown Toronto and now in other Ontario cities, including Cambridge, Brantford, Burlington, Hamilton, Port Colborne, Thornhill and Windsor.
“Old Enough! has quickly become a fan favourite on TVO with kids and families alike, and we’re excited that Season 3 gives more Ontario children the chance to see themselves and their communities represented on screen,” said Kirsten Hurd, Commissioning Editor, TVOkids.
Canadian comic and improv legend, Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it Anyway?), returns as narrator for the third season, helping to showcase the kids’ heart and humour through every high and low they face along their journeys. Mochrie’s narration in Seasons 1 and 2 both earned Canadian Screen Award nominations.
Old Enough! is produced by Blue Ant Studios, based on Nippon TV’s hit Japanese format of the same name. Executive Producers are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop and Donna Luke. Carly Spencer serves as Executive Producer and Showrunner. 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. Executive Producers for Nippon TV are Naoko Yano and Tom Miyauchi. Kiyotaka Tokunaga is the Chief Director and Ayaka Isshiki is the Producer for the original Japanese series. Akihiko Harazono and Fusako Nagashima are the Format Producers. Old Enough! was produced with the participation of the Canada Media Fund.
About Blue Ant Studios
An award-winning international production and rights management business, Blue Ant Studios’ diverse slate spans premium factual and high-impact documentaries, competition and entertainment formats, lifestyle, kids, youth and family, comedy, drama and animation, for broadcasters and streamers throughout the world. A division of Blue Ant Media (TSX: BAMI), the Studio encompasses Blue Ant Studios, Insight Productions, as well as Blue Ant Studios Animation Companies Jam Filled Entertainment and Atomic Cartoons. Its award-winning slate includes iconic, fan-favourite shows such as The Amazing Race Canada (CTV), Beer Budget Reno (A&E/Home Network), Blown Away (Netflix), Canada’s Drag Race (Crave), Crew Girl (Netflix), Davey & Jonesie’s Locker (Prime Video/Hulu), The Great Canadian Baking Show (CBC), Highway Thru Hell (USA Network), Kim’s Convenience (CBC/Netflix), LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (Disney+), The Loud House (Nickelodeon), Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Disney+), Mysteries From Above (History/Smithsonian), Northwoods Survival (APTN/National Geographic), Sidelined: The QB and Me (Tubi), and Top Chef Canada (Flavour Network).
About TVO Media Education Group
TVO Media Education Group inspires learning that changes lives and enriches communities. Founded in 1970, we are a globally recognized digital learning organization that engages Ontarians of all ages with inclusive experiences and diverse perspectives. Through our brands TVO Learn, TVO ILC, TVOkids and TVO Today, we’re investing in the transformative potential of education for everyone. TVO is a registered charity funded in part by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Visit TVO.me for more information.
About Nippon TV
Nippon TV is Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, as well as owner of streaming giant Hulu in Japan. Nearly 90% of its content IP is fully owned by Nippon TV and the company has been active in bringing its content to the international market in the form of anime, ready-made programs, formats, and through co-production partnerships. The company has also recently announced Gyokuro Studio, an in-house production arm and Nippon TV LA Business Office as the global co-development and sales headquarters, both dedicated to unscripted formats.
Media Contact:
Lindsey McCulloch, lindsey.mcculloch@blueantmedia.com