''Santiago of the Seas'' is an American

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created by Niki Lopez, Leslie Valdes, and Valerie Walsh Valdes that premiered on

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on October 9, 2020. The series features the voices of Kevin Chacon, Justice Quiroz, Alyssa Cheatham, and Valentino Cortes. On February 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on January 7, 2022.

Premise

The show follows Santiago, an 8-year-old pirate, and his crew as they embark on rescues, uncover hidden treasures and keeps the

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high seas safe. The show is infused with

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and Latino-

culture and curriculum.

Characters

Main

* Santiago Montes (voiced by Kevin Chacon in season one, Valentino Cortes in season two) * Tomás (voiced by Justice Quiroz) * Lorelai (voiced by Alyssa Cheatham)

Villains

* Bonnie Bones (voiced by Kyndra Sanchez) * Sir Butterscotch (voiced by

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in season one, Eric Lopez in season two) * Pepito (voiced by

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)

Release

The series premiered on October 9, 2020 on

and on

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internationally.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2020–21)

Season 2 (2022)

Reception

The series received a positive reception. Emily Ashby of

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called the series "exceptional" and praised it for celebrating kindness and courage. She also stated that the series is "visually appealing" and argued that the dedication of the characters to work together and their personalities make for a "feel-good viewing." She further praised the series for exposing preschoolers to the Spanish language through "useful terms that are easily learned" in the context of the series.

References

External links

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