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| Genre | |
| Created by | Jorge R. Gutiérrez |
| Written by | Jorge R. Gutiérrez |
| Directed by | Jorge R. Gutiérrez |
| Voices of | Zoe Saldaña Diego Luna Allen Maldonado Stephanie Beatriz Gabriel Iglesias Alfred Molina Kate del Castillo |
| Theme music composer | Gustavo Santaolalla |
| Composer | Tim Davies |
| Country of origin | Mexico United States |
| Original languages | English Spanish |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jorge R. Gutiérrez |
| Producer | Tim Yoon |
| Editor | Myra Lopez |
| Running time | 26-44 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | October 22, 2021[3] |
Maya and the Three (Spanish title: Maya y los tres) is an animated fantasy television miniseries created by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and produced by Tangent Animation. The nine-episode series premiered on Netflix on October 22, 2021.[4][5][3]
Premise
Set in a world based on late pre-colonial Mesoamerica, Maya, a warrior princess, is celebrating her fifteenth birthday, but when the underworld gods appear and announce she must pay for her family's misdeeds, everything changes.[citation needed] If she refuses to go along, the world itself will be ravaged by the gods, so she embarks on a quest to fulfill a prophecy that says that three warriors will appear who will help her defeat these gods and save humanity itself from destruction.[1]
Voice cast
- Zoe Saldaña as Princess Maya[6]
- Gabriel Iglesias as Picchu[6]
- Diego Luna as Zatz, the Prince of Bats[6]
- Gael García Bernal as Lance, Dagger, and Shield, the Jaguar Brothers, Maya’s older triplet half-brothers[6]
- Rita Moreno as Ah Puch[6]
- Alfred Molina as Lord Mictlan, the God of War[6]
- Allen Maldonado as Rico[6]
- Andy Santana as Young Rico
- Stephanie Beatriz as Chimi[6]
- Kate del Castillo as Lady Micte, the Goddess of Death and Maya’s biological mother[6]
- Danny Trejo as Cabrakan, the God of Earthquakes[6]
- Cheech Marin as Hura & Can, the Gods of Wind & Storms[6]
- Rosie Perez as Cipactli, the Goddess of Alligators[6]
- Queen Latifah as Gran Bruja, daughter of Brujo[6]
- Wyclef Jean as Gran Brujo[6]
- Isabela Merced as the Widow Queen[6]
- Chelsea Rendon as Acat, the Goddess of Tattoos[6]
- Joaquín Cosío as Camazotz, the God of Bats[6]
- Carlos Alazraqui as Chivo, the God of Dark Magic[6]
- Eric Bauza as Vucub, the God of Jungle Animals[6]
- Grey Griffin as Xtabay, the Goddess of Illusions and as Bone, Goddess of Thievery, sister of Skull[6]
- Alanna Ubach as Skull, Goddess of Thievery and sister of Bone[7]
- Jorge R. Gutiérrez as King Teca, Maya's father[6]
- Sandra Equihua as Queen Teca, Maya's stepmother[8]
- John DiMaggio as Bear Killah and Barbarian King
- Carolina Ravassa as Barbarian Princess
- Dee Bradley Baker as Chiapa
- Hailey Hermida as Eagle
Production
Development
In November 2018, it was reported that Netflix is developing an animated television miniseries about a Mesoamerican warrior.[9][10] The series has Jorge Gutiérrez as the director, creator and executive producer, while Tim Yoon is a producer, Silvia Olivas and Jeff Ranjo are co-executive producers.[11] Gutiérrez, Olivas, Doug Langdale and Candie Kelty Langdale are writers, and Ranjo is the head of story for the series. The series was described by Gutiérrez, in October 2018, as equivalent to a Mexican version of The Lord of the Rings, "but hilarious."[12][13]
On September 15, 2021, Gutiérrez described an exclusive clip from the series, saying the scene was inspired by Street Fighter 2, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Kill Bill, Ninja Scroll and a "chola fight" he saw in Tijuana, Mexico.[3] He told Skwigly said that the series is "deeply inspired by the glorious Mesoamerican art" and Museo Nacional de Antropologia exhibits. He noted that the show's protagonist, Maya, is inspired by his mother, wife, and sister, and hinted that it would have similarities to his previous works, El Tigre and The Book of Life.[14]
The series closed the Guadalajara Film Festival, on October 9, 2021, with the airing of two of the show's episodes at a special event.[15]
The series was created using the open source Blender 3D animation software.[16]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chapter 1: Quinceañera" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| On the day of Maya's coronation, an uninvited guest from the Underworld arrives with shocking news about her origins — then delivers a dire ultimatum. | |||||
| 2 | "Chapter 2: The Prophecy" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| A crushing loss sheds new light on an age-old prophecy, sending Maya on a far-flung quest to find three warriors who will help her save the world. | |||||
| 3 | "Chapter 3: The Rooster" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| On Luna Island, Maya looks for the Rooster Wizard but winds up with the seemingly ordinary Rico, who's said to be "The Greatest Wizard Who Ever Lived". | |||||
| 4 | "Chapter 4: The Skull" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| A search for the Jungle Lands' legendary Skull Archer leads Maya and Rico to a gifted warrior: the reclusive Chimi, known to locals as "Monstruo Blanco". | |||||
| 5 | "Chapter 5: The Puma" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Candie Langdale, Doug Langdale, Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| A burly Golden Mountain Barbarian named Picchu joins Maya's party as the third foretold warrior. Later that night, Zatz confronts Maya about her motives. | |||||
| 6 | "Chapter 6: Maya and the Three" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Candie Langdale, Doug Langdale, Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| Lord Mictlan’s army attacks Teca, but Maya and her friends fight back. When the gods return, a second battle reveals strengths they didn't know they had. | |||||
| 7 | "Chapter 7: The Divine Gate" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Candie Langdale, Doug Langdale, Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| Help springs from a surprising source when Maya and the Three come face-to-face with Lord Mictlan. In the end, a noble friend makes a selfless sacrifice. Maya, Rico, Picchu and Chiming are entering the Divine Gate, However, They're the first living humans who enters the underworld | |||||
| 8 | "Chapter 8: The Bat and the Owl" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| After flying from danger, a devastated Maya sends her friends to warn their kingdoms that Lord Mictlan is coming. Lady Micte opens her heart. | |||||
| 9 | "Chapter 9: The Sun and the Moon" | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | Jorge R. Gutiérrez | October 22, 2021 | |
| A fateful battle begins in Teca between Lord Mictlan and his army and Maya and her allies. But how will it all end? In epic fashion. | |||||
Release
The series was released on Netflix on October 22, 2021.[5][3] Netflix described it as an "animated event told in nine epic chapters."[8][1] Each episode in the limited series is 30 minutes long, comprising a total of 4 and half hours.[17][18]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 100% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 8.60/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Jorge R. Gutiérrez's joyous fantasy Maya and the Three excels thanks to a blockbuster-caliber voice cast and striking animation, delivering an adventure that will enrapture adults and kids alike."[19]
Lovia Gyarkye, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, called every scene a "feast for the eyes" (...) adding that it " is an engaging and twisting adventure, rooted in the rich history of indigenous cultures and led by Maya, who is seeking answers about her past and trying to save her kingdom", concluding that "each episode offers opportunities to deepen our understanding of this fantastical world and to relish the visual depth of Gutiérrez’s adeptly constructed and absolutely stunning series."[20] Cristina Escobar of Remezcla described the show as "decidedly Mexican," noted that the series is "the brainchild of Mexican/Mexican Americans," and pointed out ways that the series "honors Mexican culture," especially on ideas about death, intense imagery, tying one's love to sacrifice, the language, and uplifting indigenous people.[21]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49th Annie Awards | Best Animated Television / Broadcast Production for Children | Maya and the Three (Episode: "The Sun and the Moon") | Won | [22] |
| Outstanding Achievement for Animated Effects in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Maya and the Three (Episode: "The Sun and the Moon") — Alexander Feigin, Graham Wiebe, Pradeep Mynam, Micheal Sun, Sergen Eren | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Maya and the Three (Episode: "The Sun and the Moon") — Jorge R. Gutierrez | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Maya and the Three (Episode: "The Sun and the Moon") — Jorge R. Gutierrez | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Maya and the Three (Episode: "The Sun and the Moon") — Tim Davies, Gustavo Santaolalla | Won | |||
| Outstanding Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Maya and the Three (Episode: "The Sun and the Moon") — Jorge R. Gutierrez, Paul Sullivan, Gerald de Jesus, Richard Chen | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Maya and the Three (Episode: "The Skull") — Silvia Olivas, Jorge R. Guitterez | Nominated | |||
| 25th British Academy Children's Awards | Outstanding International Series | Maya and the Three | Nominated | [23] | |
| 1st Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Special Class Animated Program | Maya and the Three | Nominated | [24] | |
| Outstanding Promotional Announcement | Won | ||||
| Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program | Myra Lopez | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Sound Editing and Sound Mixing for an Animated Program | Jack Cucci, Tavish Grade, Andres Locsey, David Barbee, Masanobu "Tomi" Tomita, John Cucci, Dan O'Connell, Scott Martin Gershin, Chris Richardson and Andrew Vernon | Won | |||
| Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program | Jeff Ranjo, Tim Yoon, Jorge Gutierrez, Candie Langdale, Doug Langdale and Silvia Olivas | Won[25] | |||
| Individual Achievement in Animation | Alex Konstad | Won | [26] |
Cancelled follow-up miniseries
In May 2022, Netflix canceled its follow-up miniseries, Kung-Fu Death Punch.[27] Originally conceived as a stand-alone feature film at the 2017 Annecy Film Festival,[28] but transitioned to a 9-episode miniseries follow-up to Maya and the Three sometime after.[29] Showrunner Gutiérrez stated in a tweet on Twitter that "the project is not dead. Just not moving forward at Netflix Animation."[30]
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