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.
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- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes aired
- 12
- Latest aired
- S01E06
- Total runtime
- 4h 48min
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S01E01 The Last Day
November 21 · 24min find the promo
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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.
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S01E02 Jaws of the Jaguar
November 28 · 24min find the promo
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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.
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S01E03 Thicker Than Water
December 5 · 24min find the promo
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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.
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S01E04 The Stranger
December 12 · 24min find the promo
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Izel, K’in and Yun head towards the second gate at Lakamha, where they encounter a warrior looking to bargain.
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S01E05 Predation
December 19 · 24min find the promo
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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.
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S01E06 What She Carries
December 26 · 24min find the promo
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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.
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S01E07 The Underworld
December 26 · 24min find the promo
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The group becomes trapped in the Underworld. Zyanya struggles to hide her secret.
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S01E08 Run
December 26 · 24min find the promo
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Mictecacihuatl sends the group to Danibaan. Zyanya’s secret is revealed.
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S01E09 Death From Above
December 26 · 24min find the promo
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On the run from Mictecacihuatl, the group seeks refuge in a remote village.
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S01E10 Death From Below
December 26 · 24min find the promo
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Reeling from Mictecacihuatl’s attacks, the group reconvenes at the final gate. Tensions run high as Yaotl’s motives are scrutinized.
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S01E11 The Last Year
December 26 · 24min find the promo
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A glimpse into the past reveals the true machinations of the Gods.
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S01E12 The Bet
December 26 · 24min find the promo
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As the final gate looms and the Gods close in, Izel faces an impossible choice.