''Santiago of the Seas'' is an American

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

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from October 9, 2020 to January 13, 2023, and Nick Jr. from July 3 to July 27, 2023. 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. On March 28, 2024, the series was removed from

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as part of a "strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal".

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 1, Valentino Cortes in late season 1 to early season 2 and Dean Scott Vasquez in the rest of season 2) an 8-year old Latino boy who becomes a pirate, and leader of his crew after finding the legendary treasure of Capitán Calavera. * Tomás (voiced by Justice Quiroz in season 1 to early season 2 and Mason Vasquez in the rest of season 2) Santiago's cousin and sidekick whose guitar makes special sonic sounds. * Lorelai (voiced by Alyssa Cheatham) Santiago's best friend and other sidekick from Merlandia, who can turn into a mermaid using a magic bracelet. * Tina

Villains

* Bonnie Bones (voiced by Kyndra Sanchez) a sneaky and nefarious pirate who likes to steal treasure to become Queen of the Pirates. * Sir Butterscotch (voiced by

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in season 1 and Eric Lopez in season 2) a clumsy palm crow who is Bonnie's sidekick. * Pepito (voiced by Robin de Jesús)

Release

The series premiered on October 9, 2020 on

and on the Nick Jr. Channel internationally. On March 28, 2024, the series was removed from

as part of a "strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal, rendering it

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by legal means.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2020–21)

Season 2 (2022–23)

Reception

Critical response

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.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{Nick Jr. 2020s American animated television series 2020s American children's television series 2020s Nickelodeon original programming 2020 American animated television series debuts 2023 American television series endings American children's animated action television series American children's animated adventure television series American computer-animated television series American preschool education television series American English-language television shows Nick Jr. original programming Animated television series about children Animated television series about pirates Hispanic and Latino American television Spanish-language education television programming Spanish-language television programming in the United States Animated preschool education television series 2020s preschool education television series