Santiago of the Seas explained

Genre:	Action Adventure Educational
Creator:	Niki Lopez Leslie Valdes Valerie Walsh Valdes
Voices:	Kevin Chacon Justice Quiroz Alyssa Cheatham Valentino Cortes
Composer:	Alfonso G. Aguilar Ego Plum (2020-21)
Country:	United States
Language:	English Spanish
Num Seasons:	2
Num Episodes:	46 (82 segments)
Company:	Walsh Valdés Productions (season 1) Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Network:	Nickelodeon (2020–23) Nick Jr. (2023)

Santiago of the Seas is an American animated television series created by Niki Lopez, Leslie Valdes, and Valerie Walsh Valdes that aired on Nickelodeon from October 9, 2020 to January 13, 2023, and Nick Jr. from July 3 to July 27, 2023.^[1] 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.^[2]

On March 28, 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+ 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 Caribbean high seas safe. The show is infused with Spanish language and Latino-Caribbean culture and curriculum.^[3]

Characters

Main

• Santiago Montes (voiced by Kevin Chacon in season 1,^{[4] [5]} Valentino Cortes in late season 1 to early season 2 and Dean Scott Vasquez in the rest of season 2^[6]) 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^[7]) Santiago's cousin and sidekick whose guitar makes special sonic sounds.
• Lorelai (voiced by Alyssa Cheatham)^[8] 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)^[9] a sneaky and nefarious pirate who likes to steal treasure to become Queen of the Pirates.
• Sir Butterscotch (voiced by John Leguizamo in season 1 and Eric Lopez in season 2) a clumsy palm crow who is Bonnie's sidekick.
• Pepito (voiced by Robin de Jesús)^[10]

Release

The series premiered on October 9, 2020 on Nickelodeon and on the Nick Jr. Channel internationally.^[11] On March 28, 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+ as part of a "strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal, rendering it lost media by legal means.^[12]

Episodes

Season 2 (2022–23)

Reception

Critical response

The series received a positive reception. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media 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.^[13]

Awards and nominations

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nickelodeon Sets Sail with 'Santiago of the Seas' This Fall. Mercedes. Milligan. Jul 14, 2020. Dec 9, 2020.
2. Web site: PAW Patrol, Blue's Clues & You! & Santiago Of The Seas Renewed By Nickelodeon; Baby Shark Shorts Set. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. February 18, 2021. February 18, 2021.
3. Web site: ¡PIRATAS AHOY! Nickelodeon's Brand-New Preschool Series Santiago of the Seas Sets Sail for Action-Packed Adventures, Friday, Oct. 9, at 12:30 P.M. (ET/PT). Business Wire. July 14, 2020. August 5, 2020.
4. Web site: Swashbuckling with Santi: Nickelodeon Makes a Splash with 'Santiago of the Seas'. Ramin. Zahed. Oct 2, 2020. Dec 9, 2020.
5. Web site: Bridgeport teen Kevin Chacon voices the lead, a pirate, in Nickelodeon's new 'Santiago of the Seas'. Linda. Tuccio-Koonz. Oct 4, 2020. CTInsider.com. Dec 9, 2020.
6. Santiago of the Seas: Dean and Mason Vazquez Interview That Hashtag Show . 2022-07-11 . That Hashtag Show . 2024-08-08 . YouTube.
7. Santiago of the Seas: Dean and Mason Vazquez Interview That Hashtag Show . 2022-07-11 . That Hashtag Show . 2024-08-08 . YouTube.
8. Web site: Santiago of the Seas star Alyssa Cheatham has her sights on Beyoncé and Gucci. New York Post. Tashara Jones. September 7, 2020. October 23, 2020.
9. Web site: LI teen stars in Nick series 'Santiago of the Seas'. Newsday. October 2020 . Dec 9, 2020.
10. Web site: Actor Robin de Jesús is using his musical talents to connect with young viewers. NBC News. Arturo Conde. April 7, 2022. May 1, 2022.
11. Nickelodeon's Brand-New Preschool Series "Santiago of the Seas" Sets Sail for Action-Packed Adventures, Friday, Oct. 9, at 12:30 P.M. (ET/PT). October 19, 2020. July 14, 2020. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic.
12. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. March 28, 2024. Paramount+ Removes 10 Nickelodeon Titles Including 'Blue's Clues & You!' & 'Rugrats' Series. April 6, 2024. Deadline.
13. Web site: Ashby. Emily. Santiago of the Seas Review. Common Sense Media. August 19, 2021. April 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901013546/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/santiago-of-the-seas. September 1, 2021. live.
14. Web site: Netflix Leads Nomination Tally for First-Ever Children's & Family Emmys. Variety. Michael Schneider. November 1, 2022. December 28, 2022.