Onyx Equinox

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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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Episodes

Season 1

12 episodes

S1 E1 · The Last Day

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.

S1 E2 · Jaws of the Jaguar

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.

S1 E3 · Thicker Than Water

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.

S1 E4 · The Stranger

Izel, K’in and Yun head towards the second gate at Lakamha, where they encounter a warrior looking to bargain.

S1 E5 · Predation

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.

S1 E6 · What She Carries

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.

S1 E7 · The Underworld

The group becomes trapped in the Underworld. Zyanya struggles to hide her secret.

S1 E8 · Run

Mictecacihuatl sends the group to Danibaan. Zyanya’s secret is revealed.

S1 E9 · Death From Above

On the run from Mictecacihuatl, the group seeks refuge in a remote village.

S1 E10 · Death From Below

Reeling from Mictecacihuatl’s attacks, the group reconvenes at the final gate. Tensions run high as Yaotl’s motives are scrutinized.

S1 E11 · The Last Year

A glimpse into the past reveals the true machinations of the Gods.

S1 E12 · The Bet

As the final gate looms and the Gods close in, Izel faces an impossible choice.