Ep 1. Mala Suerte

Maya & Miguel season 1 episode 1, titled "Mala Suerte," follows the adventures of the twin siblings, Maya and Miguel, who are excited to celebrate their quinceañera. However, their plans take a turn when Miguel's soccer team loses a game, leading him to believe that he is cursed with bad luck.

Miguel's bad luck seems to spread to Maya as well when she loses her class president election. The siblings are determined to turn their luck around and seek help from their grandmother, Abuela Elena, who suggests a series of rituals to cleanse them of their bad luck. Maya and Miguel complete Abuela Elena's rituals, but their luck doesn't seem to improve.

The siblings then visit an expert in luck, the local superstitious vendor, Paco, who tells them about a famous lucky charm that could turn their luck around. However, the charm is expensive, and the siblings can't afford it. To raise money, Maya and Miguel organize a pet talent show and enlist the help of their friends Theo, Maggie, and Andy to make it a success.

The pet talent show is a hit, and they manage to raise enough money to buy the lucky charm. Excited to finally have the charm, they put it to use, but things still don't seem to be going their way. Eventually, Maya and Miguel come to the realization that their luck was never really bad, and that it was their attitude towards their perceived bad luck that was affecting them negatively.

Maya and Miguel learn a valuable lesson about perspective and the power of positive thinking. They also learn that material objects don't hold the key to happiness and that true happiness comes from within. The episode ends with Maya and Miguel celebrating their quinceañera and embracing their family and friends who were always there to support them.

Overall, "Mala Suerte" is an engaging and entertaining episode that teaches important lessons about self-confidence, perseverance, and positive thinking. It is a great introduction to the show's theme of exploring diverse cultural experiences and the importance of family and community. The animation, voice acting, and music are all top-notch and add to the show's overall charm and appeal.