# Santiago of the Seas

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. 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 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.

## 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 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)

## Release

The series premiered on October 9, 2020 on Nickelodeon and on the Nick Jr. Channel internationally. 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.

## Episodes
### Series overview

| Season | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released | Originally released |
| Season | Episodes | Episodes | First released | Last released | Network |
| 1 | 21 | 21 | October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09) | November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) | Nickelodeon |
| 2 | 37 | 21 | January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07) | January 13, 2023 (2023-01-13) | Nickelodeon |
| 2 | 37 | 16 | July 3, 2023 (2023-07-03) | July 27, 2023 (2023-07-27) | Nick Jr. |

### Season 1 (2020–21)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
| 1 | 1 | "The Legend of Capitán Calavera" | Story by : Niki Lopez, Leslie Valdes & Valerie Walsh Valdes Teleplay by : Leslie Valdes & Valerie Walsh Valdes | Monica Davila & David Knott (directors) Phil Allora, Lee-Roy Lahey & Brittany McCarthy | October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09) | 101 | 0.66 |
| At the Pirate Fiesta, Abuelo shows Santiago the statue of Capitán Calavera, whose Santiago's inspiration to become a pirate like him. Calavera has always been finding new treasure, but it hasn't been seen in a long time. Santiago starts finding the treasure to return it to Isla Encanto. His cousin, Tomás, made him a hat to make him feel like a pirate, which would later swim away after Tomás gives him a hug. Santiago starts getting powers and has his hat back. Crabs form a X on a spot and Santiago finds Calavera's treasure under the sand. The treasure opens with Calavera's magic compass inside. Bonnie Bones breaks in as she steals the treasure with her crew of cats. The compass gives Santiago Calavera's ship named "El Bravo", as well as Calavera's clothes, meaning that he is now the new pirate captain and protector. Santiago brings his cousin Tomás to the ship to be his first mate. The ship gives Tomás powers with guitar, which give the flags some wind. To move "El Bravo", Santiago gives out commands to work it out, and it works. With Santiago coming with his ship "El Bravo", Bonnie tries to stop him with her "Super Duper Gooey Slime" cannons, which does work. Santiago and Tomás call Lorelai, a mermaid, to help them get out of goo. Lorelai uses a swordfish to cut off the goo, and joins Santiago's crew with turn into her human form. Bonnie goes to Shark's Teeth Reef, a foggy area, in which Santiago's crew would command "El Bravo" to get a speed boost. Santiago breaks in Bonnie's ship to get his treasure back. Santiago uses Calavera's magic sword to stop Bonnie from getting the treasure. However, Bonnie secretly stole his pet frog Kiko from him. Santiago trades everything he had for his pet, and Bonnie gets the treasure back. Taking his ship, Bonnie become the "queen" of the pirate but Santiago still has his sword to control the ship. Santiago saves Bonnie and Tomás saves Kiko, his stuff only works for him as he is brave and has a heart. The cats punish Bonnie by rip a ripping rope and get her stuck again. Everyone cheers for Santiago for finding the treasure, as well as his crewmates. Santiago's mother gives Santiago Calavera's journal to write down future adventures. ||||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Magic Spyglass" | Leslie Valdes | James Lopez (director) Aaron Brewer, Lee-Roy Lahey & Ryan Stapleton | October 16, 2020 (2020-10-16) | 104 | 0.50 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Stone of Life" | JP Meier | James Lopez (director) Lee-Roy Lahey | October 16, 2020 (2020-10-16) | 104 | 0.50 |
| 3 | 3 | "To the Lighthouse" | Valerie Walsh Valdes | James Lopez (director) Lee-Roy Lahey | October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) | 103 | 0.35 |
| 3 | 3 | "The Golden Giant" | JP Meier | James Lopez (director) Lee-Roy Lahey | October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) | 103 | 0.35 |
| 4 | 4 | "Princess and the Pirate Puppy" | Dana Chan | Monica Davila (director) Megan Ruiz G. | October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30) | 105 | 0.49 |
| 4 | 4 | "Caracol Cove" | Maria Escobedo | David Knott (director) Waymond Singleton | October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30) | 105 | 0.49 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Night of the Turtles" | Melinda LaRose | Monica Davila (director) Aaron Brewer | November 6, 2020 (2020-11-06) | 106 | 0.38 |
| 5 | 5 | "Santiago's Regatta" | Jorge Aguirre | Monica Davila (director) Brittany McCarthy | November 6, 2020 (2020-11-06) | 106 | 0.38 |
| 6 | 6 | "A Pirate Christmas" | Dana Chan | David Knott & James Lopez (directors) Lee-Roy Lahey & Waymond Singleton | November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20) | 114 | 0.42 |
| 7 | 7 | "The Treasure in the Sky" | Stacey Greenberger | David Knott (director) Cole Harrington | January 8, 2021 (2021-01-08) | 108 | 0.32 |
| 7 | 7 | "Sidekick Switcheroo" | Rodney Stringfellow | David Knott (director) Waymond Singleton | January 8, 2021 (2021-01-08) | 108 | 0.32 |
| 8 | 8 | "Cecilia and the Magic Rubies" | Leslie Valdes | Monica Davila (director) Brittany McCarthy | January 15, 2021 (2021-01-15) | 120 | 0.55 |
| 8 | 8 | "Under the Pirate Moon" | Dana Chan | Monica Davila (director) Brittany McCarthy | January 15, 2021 (2021-01-15) | 120 | 0.55 |
| 9 | 9 | "The Treasure of El Bravo" | Dana Chan | Monica Davila & David Knott (directors) Aaron Brewer & Cole Harrington | February 5, 2021 (2021-02-05) | 107 | 0.31 |
| 10 | 10 | "Lorelai's Bracelet" | Rodney Stringfellow | David Knott (director) Cole Harrington | February 19, 2021 (2021-02-19) | 102 | 0.38 |
| 10 | 10 | "Cecilia And The Ghost Ship" | Dana Chan | David Knott (director) Waymond Singleton | February 19, 2021 (2021-02-19) | 102 | 0.38 |
| 11 | 11 | "Shrunken Ships" | Dana Chan | James Lopez (director) Lee-Roy Lahey | March 12, 2021 (2021-03-12) | 111 | 0.36 |
| 11 | 11 | "The Pirate Parade" | Rogelio Martinez | Monica Davila (director) Aaron Brewer | March 12, 2021 (2021-03-12) | 111 | 0.36 |
| 12 | 12 | "Santiago's Greatest Treasure" | Jorge Aguirre | James Lopez (director) Kelsey Wooley | March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19) | 109 | 0.41 |
| 12 | 12 | "The Golden Banana Treasure" | Rodney Stringfellow | James Lopez (director) Kelsey Wooley | March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19) | 109 | 0.41 |
| 13 | 13 | "The Silver Lasso" | Jorge Aguirre | David Knott (director) Cole Harrington | April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30) | 113 | 0.35 |
| 13 | 13 | "The Sea Dragon's Treasure" | Rogelio Martinez | Monica Davila (director) Megan Ruiz G. | April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30) | 113 | 0.35 |
| 14 | 14 | "The Curse of the Gold Falcon" | Rodney Stringfellow | James Lopez (director) Kelsey Wooley | May 14, 2021 (2021-05-14) | 115 | 0.21 |
| 14 | 14 | "The Island of Lost Things" | JP Meier | David Knott (director) Waymond Singleton | May 14, 2021 (2021-05-14) | 115 | 0.21 |
| 15 | 15 | "The Enchanted Melody" | Melinda LaRose | James Lopez (director) Kelsey Wooley | June 11, 2021 (2021-06-11) | 110 | 0.26 |
| 15 | 15 | "Chicken Abuelo" | Jorge Aguirre | David Knott (director) Waymond Singleton | June 11, 2021 (2021-06-11) | 110 | 0.26 |
| 16 | 16 | "Tomás's Birthday Surprise" | JP Meier | Monica Davila (director) Aaron Brewer | July 9, 2021 (2021-07-09) | 116 | 0.44 |
| 16 | 16 | "Family Treasure Hunt" | Melinda LaRose | Monica Davila (director) Aaron Brewer | July 9, 2021 (2021-07-09) | 116 | 0.44 |
| 17 | 17 | "Triton's Trumpet" | Rodney Stringfellow | Monica Davila (director) Megan Ruiz G. | July 16, 2021 (2021-07-16) | 118 | 0.29 |
| 17 | 17 | "The Curse of the Pirate Baby" | Dana Chan | James Lopez (director) Kelsey Wooley | July 16, 2021 (2021-07-16) | 118 | 0.29 |
| 18 | 18 | "Santiago and Bonnie to the Rescue" | Dana Chan | David Knott (director) Cole Harrington | September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) | 117 | 0.22 |
| 18 | 18 | "The Compass Caper" | Maria Escobedo | James Lopez (director) Lee-Roy Lahey | September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) | 117 | 0.22 |
| 19 | 19 | "The Mysterious Island" | Melinda LaRose | David Knott (director) Cole Harrington | October 21, 2021 (2021-10-21) | 119 | 0.24 |
| 19 | 19 | "Mystery of the Vam-Pirates" | Niki Lopez | Monica Davila (director) Aaron Brewer | October 21, 2021 (2021-10-21) | 119 | 0.24 |
| 20 | 20 | "Pirate Play Along Adventure" | Michelle Glenn & Danielle Luzzi | Michelle Glenn & Danielle Luzzi (also directors) | November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12) | 999 | 0.24 |
| 21 | 21 | "Deep Freeze" | JP Meier | Monica Davila (director) Megan Ruiz G. | November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) | 112 | 0.22 |
| 21 | 21 | "The Trojan Seahorse" | Rodney Stringfellow | James Lopez (director) Kelsey Wooley | November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) | 112 | 0.22 |

### Season 2 (2022–23)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
| Nickelodeon ||||||||
| 22 | 1 | "The Stones of Power" | Tony Gama-Lobo | Chris Graham (director) Josh McKenzie & Jam Respicio | January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07) | 201 | 0.32 |
| 23 | 2 | "Pirate Treasure Playoff" | Michelle Glenn & Danielle Luzzi | Michelle Glenn & Danielle Luzzi (directors) Way Singleton & April Amezquita | March 11, 2022 (2022-03-11) | TBA | 0.24 |
| Santiago hosts the Pirate Treasure Playoff. However, he, along with Tomas and Lorelai, has been captured by the Evil Pirate Trio: Bonnie, Enrique, and Escarlata, and they took over his role as the hosts of the Pirate Treasure Playoff. Now, the audience must participate to solve the riddles, win the pirate treasure, and save Santiago and his Good Pirate Crew before the rope on the cage breaks. ||||||||
| 24 | 3 | "The Finceañera" | Talia Rothenberg | Chris Graham (director) Josh McKenzie & Angelica Russell | March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25) | 202 | 0.28 |
| 25 | 4 | "A Tale of Two-más" | Niki Lopez | Chris Graham (director) Josh McKenzie, Jam Respicio & Angelica Russell | April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08) | 203 | 0.31 |
| 26 | 5 | "The Trials of the Pirate Protector" | JP Meier | Brianne Drouhard & Nico Selma (directors) Renee Faundo, Josh McKenzie, Jam Respicio & Kelsey Wooley | June 24, 2022 (2022-06-24) | 204 | 0.33 |
| 27 | 6 | "Whale of a Tale" | Lauren Gauthier | Kathryn Marusik (director) Renee Faundo | July 1, 2022 (2022-07-01) | 205A | 0.22 |
| 28 | 7 | "The Pirate Painter" | Niki Lopez | Brianne Drouhard (director) Kelsey Wooley | July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08) | 205B | 0.27 |
| 29 | 8 | "The Fruit Festival" | Angela Entzminger | Nico Selma (director) Robert Souza | July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15) | 206A | 0.22 |
| 30 | 9 | "Abuelo's Treasure" | Talia Rothenberg | Kathryn Marusik (director) Aaron Batara & Renee Faundo | July 22, 2022 (2022-07-22) | 206B | 0.28 |
| 31 | 10 | "The Time Capsule" | Joshua Horkison | Brianne Drouhard (director) Josh McKenzie | September 19, 2022 (2022-09-19) | 210A | 0.23 |
| 32 | 11 | "Hiccup Soup" | Lauren Gauthier | Nico Selma (director) Jam Respicio | September 20, 2022 (2022-09-20) | 210B | 0.25 |
| 33 | 12 | "Comet Cupcakes" | Lissy Klatchko | Kathryn Marusik (director) Renee Faundo | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | 211A | 0.22 |
| 34 | 13 | "Tina's New Friend" | JP Meier | Brianne Drouhard (director) Kelsey Wooley | September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22) | 211B | 0.24 |
| 35 | 14 | "Peek-A-Boo" | Niki Lopez | Nico Selma (director) Robert Souza | October 19, 2022 (2022-10-19) | 212 | 0.29 |
| 35 | 14 | "Night of the Witches" | Cynthia Reynoso | Kathryn Marusik (director) Angela Entzminger | October 19, 2022 (2022-10-19) | 212 | 0.29 |
| 36 | 15 | "Bonnie's Mom" | Maria Escobedo | Brianne Drouhard (director) Josh McKenzie | November 14, 2022 (2022-11-14) | 207 | 0.22 |
| 36 | 15 | "The Ocelot's Tale" | Tony Gama-Lobo | Nico Selma (director) Jam Respicio | November 14, 2022 (2022-11-14) | 207 | 0.22 |
| 37 | 16 | "Kiko's Song" | Jeannette Lara | Kathryn Marusik (director) Renee Faundo | November 15, 2022 (2022-11-15) | 208 | 0.21 |
| 37 | 16 | "Return to Merlandia" | Talia Rothenberg | Brianne Drouhard (director) Kelsey Wooley | November 15, 2022 (2022-11-15) | 208 | 0.21 |
| 38 | 17 | "Chickcharney Island" | Conor Biddle & Matthew Fichandler | Nico Selma (director) Robert Souza | November 16, 2022 (2022-11-16) | 209 | 0.13 |
| 38 | 17 | "The Lost Girl in the Canoe" | Freddie Gutierrez | Kathryn Marusik (director) Angela Entzminger | November 16, 2022 (2022-11-16) | 209 | 0.13 |
| 39 | 18 | "The Kitty Cat Caper" | Megan Gonzalez | Kathryn Marusik (director) Renee Faundo | November 17, 2022 (2022-11-17) | 214 | 0.23 |
| 39 | 18 | "The Legend of El Ratoncio Pérez" | Ellen Tremiti | Brianne Drouhard (director) Kelsey Wooley | November 17, 2022 (2022-11-17) | 214 | 0.23 |
| 40 | 19 | "Three Kings Day" | Megan Gonzalez & Talia Rothenberg | Kathryn Marusik, Nico Selma & Kelsey Wooley (directors) April Amezquita & Robert Souza | November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30) | 215 | 0.24 |
| 41 | 20 | "The Pirate Party" | Talia Rothenberg | Brianne Drouhard (director) Josh McKenzie | January 6, 2023 (2023-01-06) | 213 | 0.10 |
| 41 | 20 | "Dr. Abuela" | Tom Alvarado | Nico Selma (director) Jam Respicio | January 6, 2023 (2023-01-06) | 213 | 0.10 |
| 42 | 21 | "Three is a Magic Number" | Tony Gama-Lobo | Brianne Drouhard (director) Josh McKenzie | January 13, 2023 (2023-01-13) | 216 | 0.11 |
| 42 | 21 | "Off the Map" | Emman Sadorra | Nico Selma (director) Jam Respicio | January 13, 2023 (2023-01-13) | 216 | 0.11 |
| Nick Jr. ||||||||
| 43 | 22 | "Lorelai's Family Vacation" | Yasmine Campbell & Cynthia Reynoso | Brianne Drouhard & Nico Selma (directors) Josh McKenzie & Jam Respicio | July 3, 2023 (2023-07-03) | 222 | 0.15 |
| 44 | 23 | "The Giddy-Up Games" | Megan Gonzalez | Brianne Drouhard (director) Josh McKenzie | July 4, 2023 (2023-07-04) | 219 | N/A |
| 44 | 23 | "The Golden Guitar" | Cynthia Reynoso | Nico Selma (director) Jam Respicio | July 4, 2023 (2023-07-04) | 219 | N/A |
| 45 | 24 | "Sky Pirates" | Tony Gama-Lobo & Talia Rothenberg | Nico Selma & Kelsey Wooley (directors) April Amezquita & Robert Souza | July 5, 2023 (2023-07-05) | 224 | N/A |
| 46 | 25 | "Sky Pirates" | Megan Gonzalez & Michael Molina | Brianne Drouhard & Nico Selma (directors) Josh McKenzie & Jam Respicio | July 6, 2023 (2023-07-06) | 225 | N/A |
| 47 | 26 | "The Secret Room" | Travis Gunn | Kathryn Marusik & Kelsey Wooley (directors) Renee Faundo | July 10, 2023 (2023-07-10) | 217A | 0.11 |
| 48 | 27 | "Little Shrimp, Big Problems" | Lauren Gauthier | Brianne Drouhard (director) Kelsey Wooley | July 11, 2023 (2023-07-11) | 217B | 0.07 |
| 49 | 28 | "Pig Island" | Conor Biddle & Matthew Fichandler | Nico Selma (director) Sofia Canales & Robert Souza | July 12, 2023 (2023-07-12) | 218A | 0.13 |
| 50 | 29 | "The Lost Treasure of Merlandia" | Talia Rothenberg | Kathryn Marusik & Kelsey Wooley (directors) April Amezquita | July 13, 2023 (2023-07-13) | 218B | N/A |
| 51 | 30 | "Nacho Supreme" | Michael Molina | Kelsey Wooley (director) Renee Faundo | July 17, 2023 (2023-07-17) | 220A | 0.14 |
| 52 | 31 | "Sea Cows" | Lissy Klatchko | Brianne Drouhard (director) Daniela Rodriguez de la Peña | July 18, 2023 (2023-07-18) | 220B | 0.17 |
| 53 | 32 | "Mother's Day on the High Seas" | Maria Escobedo | Nico Selma (director) Robert Souza | July 19, 2023 (2023-07-19) | 221A | 0.15 |
| 54 | 33 | "Bonnie's Bones" | Megan Gonzalez | Brianne Drouhard (director) Daniela Rodriguez de la Peña | July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20) | 221B | 0.11 |
| 55 | 34 | "Lost & Flounder" | Michael Molina | Kelsey Wooley (director) Renee Faundo | July 24, 2023 (2023-07-24) | TBA | N/A |
| 56 | 35 | "Rumble in the Jungle" | Talia Rothenberg | Kelsey Wooley (director) April Amezquita | July 25, 2023 (2023-07-25) | TBA | N/A |
| 57 | 36 | "Escarlata's Little Sister" "Big Sister Escarlata" | Kate Jorgensen & Michael Molina | Kelsey Wooley (director) Renee Faundo | July 26, 2023 (2023-07-26) | TBA | N/A |
| 58 | 37 | "Bad News Pirates" | Megan Gonzalez | Brianne Drouhard (director) Josh McKenzie & Daniela Rodriguez de la Peña | July 27, 2023 (2023-07-27) | TBA | N/A |

## 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.

### Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Refs |
| 2022 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Preschool Animated Series | Santiago of the Seas | Nominated | |