Jorge Gutierrez is one of the best cartoon creators of all time, with a unique visual style and dedication to Mexico. This miniseries is yet another one of his great projects and ticks all the boxes.
Animation: By far the best part of the show. It's some of the most detailed CGI I've ever seen in a television series, to the point where I forget that it's not a movie since it just looks so theatrical. Plus, the characters often play around with the black aspect ratio bars. It just pops. 2/2
Music: A mix of Mexican-style music and music you'd hear in a western. Perfect choice. 2/2
Characters: In just nine episodes, we get to know and love the complex, messed up cast of Maya and the Three. All the characters are presented as flawed, having a somewhat gray morality. Take King Teca for example. He cheated on his wife with the goddess of death and that's how Maya came to be. There's also a lot of development, especially for the titular Maya, who commits probably the most selfless thing I've ever seen in the series finale. 2/2
Writing: It combines mesoamerican mythology, Lord of the Rings, and westerns to create an epic coming of age story. With the kinetic action, emotional moments, and clever jokes sprinkled about, there's never a dull moment. 2/2
Voice acting: A brilliant cast of Latino voice actors. You can't go wrong with icons like Rosie Perez, Carlos Alazraqui, Gabriel Iglesias aka Fluffy, Alfred Molina and so many more. 2/2
Overall, 10/10.
Animation: By far the best part of the show. It's some of the most detailed CGI I've ever seen in a television series, to the point where I forget that it's not a movie since it just looks so theatrical. Plus, the characters often play around with the black aspect ratio bars. It just pops. 2/2
Music: A mix of Mexican-style music and music you'd hear in a western. Perfect choice. 2/2
Characters: In just nine episodes, we get to know and love the complex, messed up cast of Maya and the Three. All the characters are presented as flawed, having a somewhat gray morality. Take King Teca for example. He cheated on his wife with the goddess of death and that's how Maya came to be. There's also a lot of development, especially for the titular Maya, who commits probably the most selfless thing I've ever seen in the series finale. 2/2
Writing: It combines mesoamerican mythology, Lord of the Rings, and westerns to create an epic coming of age story. With the kinetic action, emotional moments, and clever jokes sprinkled about, there's never a dull moment. 2/2
Voice acting: A brilliant cast of Latino voice actors. You can't go wrong with icons like Rosie Perez, Carlos Alazraqui, Gabriel Iglesias aka Fluffy, Alfred Molina and so many more. 2/2
Overall, 10/10.