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And speaking of strength, the voice cast of this has so much representation from very well-known stars, and the opening credits are a treat to watch all on their own. And it helps that there’s a pretty strong story connected to it all as well. There’s so much here that is innovative and visually stunning that it’s hard not to just marvel at the scenes taking place. The tapestry of Maya And The Three, as shown in the premiere episode is honestly breathtaking. Which is no surprise because Gutierrez directed of The Book Of Life, and the similarities can definitely be felt here. The vibrancy of this fictional world, the stories, the character designs and how it all connects together is so captivating. In the vein of Coco, Maya And The Three is very much a Mexican story, fictionalized and told in a fantasy and folklore setting that is incredible to watch. Maya And The Three Premiere Episode Has So Much Going For It But where Maya And The Three excel is in its embrace of its Mexican culture and history. Sure, some of the themes are pretty familiar-a would-be princess who would rather be a warrior, a prophecy that could be a Red Herring, kingdoms that need to unite under duress, otherworldly God-like threats–and so much more. That impact makes the show a true standout in a way that others aren’t.

There’s a revelation in the first episode that’s truly a shock, especially given how abruptly it comes and that we were chuckling seconds before it came. The humour also serves to underline the serious moments.

Not to mention the the humour makes the show very much an all ages family affair, accessible to anyone. And those details allow these, at times, contrasting elements to work in tandem with one another. Gutierrez has crafted this world with painstakingly crucial nuances and details. Creator, producer, writer and director Jorge R. When things get serious as an Emissary of the Gods arrives, the atmosphere gets justifiably chilly and ominous. While the humour rightly undercuts some of those, while adding to others. The emotional moments in the premiere episode carry some weight. But it all actually works together very well. I was actually very taken aback at the amount of humour and strange crazy stuff in this series. While on paper, Maya And The Three sounds like a larger-than-life epic adventure story, but there’s a lot of lightheartedness to it as well. Super Serious Story With Generous Helpings Of Funny But it all seems way too easy, and the premiere episode of Maya And The Three definitely hints that there’s a lot more to come. These happen to be Maya’s 3 brothers, and her father. Their only saving grace is to fall back on a prophecy that sees the 3 legendary Jaguars, along with the Teca Eagle defeat the Dark Gods. If they refuse, all other kingdoms will burn with Teca. When dark Gods appear, demanding that Maya pay for the sins of her family, all hell breaks loose. All decked out and ready to become a princess, the ceremony abruptly stops by the interference of the Gods. But there’s so much more.Īfter some bitter words exchanged with her mother, Maya succumbs and accepts her new life.

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Already the series has shades of Brave and Frozen. Who would rather be a warrior than a diplomat, by the way. The story is all about the fantasy kingdom of Teca and begins on the eve of the coronation of its princess, Maya. Blended with some off-the-wall silly and light-hearted comedy of a Dreamworks Animation project. A deeply personal and moving story like a Disney movie. Set in Mesoamerica and described by Netflix as a Mexican animated fantasy series, Maya And The Three’s premiere episode is simply put, amazing. Who Is Maya And Why Are There Three With Her? Check out my spoiler-free review of Maya And The Three’s premiere episode.

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Maya And The Three’s premiere episode properly teases a wonderfully epic adventure to come, while unabashedly introducing casual audiences to a story full of the cultural folklore of Mesoamerican society. It’s a fantasy tale that embraces its larger-than-life elements, its silly-ness and its surprising darkness all at the same time. The story is very much embedded in the Mexican culture and history, and it has a lot of fun with its identity. Maya And The Three is the latest Netflix animated series that really sets itself apart.

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