About this season
A young Aztec boy is saved from death by the gods and chosen to act as ‘humanity’s champion,’ forced to discard his apathy toward his fellow man and prove humanity’s potential in a fight that spans across fantastical-yet-authentic Mesoamerican cultures.
Episodes (12)
1. The Last Day
Aired 21 November 2020 • 24 min
As Mictlantecuhtli initiates a blood war, the other Gods consider destroying humanity altogether. Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca make a side bet to see if the “lowest-of-the-low” can serve as humanity’s champion to save the human race. In Uxmal, a tragic decision sets Izel’s destiny in motion.
2. Jaws of the Jaguar
Aired 28 November 2020 • 24 min
Jaguar emissary Yaotl informs Izel of his task to close the five gates to the Underworld. An unexpected foe forces Izel to confront his destiny.
3. Thicker Than Water
Aired 5 December 2020 • 24 min
Izel heads to Ox Te’Tuun to retrieve an artifact containing the map to the gates. There, he meets twin Ulama ballplayers, as well as mysterious figure from his past.
4. The Stranger
Aired 12 December 2020 • 24 min
Izel, K’in and Yun head towards the second gate at Lakamha, where they encounter a warrior looking to bargain.
5. Predation
Aired 19 December 2020 • 24 min
As the group heads for Danibaan, one of them suffers a horrifying injury. With nowhere left to turn, they seek help from a mysterious healer.
6. What She Carries
Aired 26 December 2020 • 24 min
After an unexpected shift in plans, the group find themselves in the remote city of Tajin, where they are immediately arrested for a crime they didn’t commit.
7. The Underworld
Aired 26 December 2020 • 24 min
The group becomes trapped in the Underworld. Zyanya struggles to hide her secret.
8. Run
Aired 26 December 2020 • 24 min
Mictecacihuatl sends the group to Danibaan. Zyanya’s secret is revealed.
9. Death From Above
Aired 26 December 2020 • 24 min
On the run from Mictecacihuatl, the group seeks refuge in a remote village.
10. Death From Below
Aired 26 December 2020 • 24 min
Reeling from Mictecacihuatl’s attacks, the group reconvenes at the final gate. Tensions run high as Yaotl’s motives are scrutinized.
11. The Last Year
Aired 26 December 2020 • 24 min
A glimpse into the past reveals the true machinations of the Gods.
12. The Bet
Aired 26 December 2020 • 24 min
As the final gate looms and the Gods close in, Izel faces an impossible choice.