La Reina del Sur: Season 3
After four years in prison, Teresa escapes — thanks to Epifanio, who needs her for a mission to Bolivia. But daughter Sofía, now a teen, needs her too.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- After four years in prison, Teresa escapes — thanks to Epifanio, who needs her for a mission to Bolivia.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Season overview
After four years in prison, Teresa escapes — thanks to Epifanio, who needs her for a mission to Bolivia. But daughter Sofía, now a teen, needs her too.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Dying to Live
Oct 18, 2022 · 53 min
After four years of solitary confinement in a US prison, Teresa receives a visit from a stranger who gives her a hidden message — and hope of an escape.
Bye, Bye, Gringos
Oct 19, 2022 · 53 min
After a brush with death, a still-weak Teresa flees with her rescuers down the Rio Bravo. Sofía arrives in Colombia but is preyed upon at the airport.
The Deal
Oct 20, 2022 · 45 min
Teresa exits the tunnel in Mexico and is greeted by Epifanio, who offers her a deal. Unbeknownst to them, they're being surveilled and followed.
Seeing You Again
Oct 21, 2022 · 46 min
Landero sneaks Teresa into Colombia so she can see her daughter. Meanwhile, the DEA find a video of Sofía on social media that leads them to Málaga.
Welcome
Oct 24, 2022 · 44 min
A terrified Paloma calls Teresa. In Bolivia, Jonathan finds the location shown in the Black Rider photo, where he spots two men and follows them.
Tell Me Who You Are
Oct 25, 2022 · 45 min
Teresa and her men ambush the compound where Jonathan is being tortured. Sofía pays a visit to Mateo. Sen. Kozar is offered intel on Epifanio and Teresa.
Disappeared
Oct 26, 2022 · 46 min
Sofía races against the clock to save Mateo's life. Epifanio learns someone is having him followed. Teresa finds Sonia and offers to help find Marina.
Cholitas in Action
Oct 27, 2022 · 45 min
At the cholitas event, Jonathan spots his torturer. Father Gonzo invites Sofía and her family to dinner. Genoveva is secretly reunited with her father.
Newbie Mistake
Oct 28, 2022 · 44 min
Palermo and Charlie find Sofía and follow her. Teresa and Sheila are arrested for driving a stolen van. Genoveva is overheard on the phone with Nacho.
En Route to Potosí
Oct 31, 2022 · 45 min
The DEA's planned raid of the house in Palomino takes an unexpected turn. Oleg films an interview with Tejada in order to plant a bug in his office.
El Tío
Nov 1, 2022 · 45 min
In London, a deep debt endangers Oleg's son. In Potosí, Teresa and Landero go to the Baroness Bar. Genoveva visits her friend Lina — with a chaperone.
The Negotiation
Nov 2, 2022 · 44 min
To save her own skin, Teresa blurts out a name to Abel. Oleg races to find enough money to save his son. Palermo tells Father Gonzo about Sofía's mother.
Going to London
Nov 3, 2022 · 46 min
Oleg is forced to hand over his cellphone to Abel, while Teresa and Landero try to figure out how to plant a tracking device on the mining boss.
Betrayal
Nov 4, 2022 · 45 min
About to be killed, Fedor makes a last-second offer to the loan shark. At the church bazaar, Sofía's sisters see Father Gonzo behaving suspiciously.
Bad Luck
Nov 7, 2022 · 45 min
Genoveva and Nacho are caught. Sofía steps up to the plate to help a wounded Rocío. At the casino, Fedor and the loan shark set their plan in motion.
An Old Acquaintance
Nov 9, 2022 · 45 min
When the DEA learns where the safe house is, Mateo overhears and rushes there to rescue Sofía. Landero and his men spy on Abel's meeting with Tejada.
Saved by the Bell
Nov 10, 2022 · 46 min
Sofía and her siblings reluctantly accept help from Father Gordo. Abel's wife discovers the bug in the cane. A match is found for Landero's fingerprint.
The Man I Fell in Love With
Nov 11, 2022 · 46 min
Capt. Rojas questions Saturnino about the film crew renting his house. Genoveva suffers a relapse. Rocío asks Faustino to promise her something.
Adios, Baronesa
Nov 14, 2022 · 45 min
Teresa and her crew set in motion a plan to rescue Sonia's daughter. Fedor bonds with Jonathan. Vanessa tries to get Epifanio's phone and passcode.
The Stash
Nov 15, 2022 · 45 min
Marina tells her rescuers she overheard a mention of a Black Rider. Faustino hatches a plan to retrieve a huge sum of money he stashed years ago.
The Others Can Wait
Nov 16, 2022 · 45 min
Juanfer calls the DEA and tells them where they can find Faustino. Teresa confronts Landero, who sets her straight on his true family background.
The Black Horseman
Nov 17, 2022 · 45 min
A shootout erupts between Faustino and Juanfer over the stash of money. At the train cemetery, Teresa and her crew lie in wait for the Black Rider.
Who Do You Work For?
Nov 18, 2022 · 45 min
Landero makes a daring leap onto the back of the Black Rider's moving truck. Vanessa plants a bug in Delio's office. Sheila tests a suspicion.
Life or Death Matter
Nov 21, 2022 · 45 min
Fedor offers the crew an idea on where the Black Rider could have gone. Vanessa is forced to lead Alcalá into a trap. Sheila tells Teresa her news.
R.I.P. (Rest in Peace)
Nov 22, 2022 · 45 min
Now in Bolivia, Palermo and Charlie visit Capt. Rojas. Paloma makes a decision for her son's sake. Fedor hacks into the factory's security camera network.
We Came for You
Nov 23, 2022 · 45 min
While Fedor monitors the security cameras, Teresa and the crew infiltrate the factory to try to rescue the trafficked women and capture the Black Rider.
Woman to Woman
Nov 28, 2022 · 45 min
The security footage shows Karen writing down coordinates. As Faustino tries to free the stuck truck, local cops arrive. Karen and Rojas confront Abel.
Worse Than Before
Nov 29, 2022 · 45 min
Karen gives Teresa a key but reveals that two more are needed. Gen Garrido tests Danilo's trustworthiness. The DEA closes in on Teresa and her crew.
Hiding Is Not an Option
Nov 30, 2022 · 42 min
Teresa and her crew reunite with Faustino's gang in Bolivia. Sheila tells her husband her news. A video about Teresa goes viral on social media.
Two Teams
Dec 1, 2022 · 45 min
The group decides to split up again. This time, Oleg joins Faustino's gang, which heads to Cusco, while Teresa and her crew travel to Buenos Aires.
A Business Like No Other
Dec 2, 2022 · 45 min
Fedor hunts for the hotel's illegal casino. Teresa works on getting VIP status with Mortati. Danilo tries to persuade Genoveva to meet with Gen. Garrido.
The Best Defense Is a Good Offense
Dec 5, 2022 · 45 min
Oleg and his team break into the art gallery. A night out with Teresa takes a sudden turn for Mortati. Gen. Garrido secretly meets with Genoveva.
A Favor Is Repaid With a Favor
Dec 6, 2022 · 45 min
Sofía and Mateo find a hidden room inside the gallery. Mortati wonders what Teresa wants in return for saving his life. The DEA pressures Gen. Garrido.
A Game of Probabilities
Dec 7, 2022 · 45 min
Sofía finds a way to get close to Matos. Mortati takes Teresa and Landero to his hotel's secret casino. Mateo notices Sofía is impressed by Fedor.
May the Best One Win
Dec 8, 2022 · 43 min
During art class, Sofía spies on Matos and tries to plant a bug. With Fedor's help, Teresa impresses onlookers at the casino's poker table.
A Man Is a Man
Dec 9, 2022 · 46 min
Sen. Kozar attends a mysterious meeting. Oleg and his men spy on Matos and the archaeologist. Landero uses his charm to hack into Julieta's laptop.
Zombie
Dec 12, 2022 · 46 min
Posing as archaeologists, Oleg and Antón are taken to an excavation site. Landero drugs Julieta, who reveals a secret about Samuel, Gregorio and Hugo.
A Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 · 43 min
Oleg struggles to play a convincing archaeologist. Faustino finally gets Matos to talk. Teresa persuades Estefanía to wear a wire and confront Mortati.
Ask for What You Want
Dec 14, 2022 · 43 min
Epifanio arranges for Cárdenas to spend time alone with Danilo. Genoveva orchestrates her chance to escape from her husband. The Pale Rider is unmasked.
The Return
Dec 15, 2022 · 45 min
Teresa races to catch the train that will take her to Rubén. Mortati's head of security spots a familiar license plate. Epifanio gives Cárdenas a gift.
You're Not Able
Dec 16, 2022 · 45 min
Matos tries to persuade Mateo to release him. Genoveva sets in motion her escape plan. Teresa and Oleg are taken to a breathtaking place to meet Rubén..
The Gray Hour
Dec 19, 2022 · 45 min
Dazed by flashbacks, Genoveva must decide whether to proceed. Mateo catches Matos trying to escape. Oleg confesses his feelings to Teresa.
You'll Pay for This
Dec 20, 2022 · 43 min
Genoveva eavesdrops on her husband and Delio. When Rubén's son arrives at the bar, Paloma gets to work. Teresa plays hardball with Rubén for his key.
Episode 44
Dec 21, 2022 · 45 min
Teresa and her crew rendezvous with Rubén for the exchange, but Rubén has a surprise up his sleeve. The DEA surveils Epifanio's meeting with Aguilar.
Episode 45
Dec 22, 2022 · 43 min
Julieta calls the DEA's tip hotline. Aguilar is brought to the US, where Sen. Kozar pressures him to talk. Samuel tells Teresa where his key is.
A Little Culture
Dec 26, 2022 · 44 min
Fedor and Sheila frantically pack up to flee from the hotel before the DEA can catch them. Teresa and Oleg attend the concert with Samuel to get his key.
Apocalypse
Dec 27, 2022 · 43 min
Sheila tells her husband what she's decided about her pregnancy. Aguilar and Sen. Kozar negotiate a deal. United, the three keys reveal a coded message.
Hot on My Heels
Dec 28, 2022 · 43 min
Teresa, Landero and Antón head to Ecuador, while the rest of the gang move into rustic digs in Colombia. Palermo gets a nasty surprise from Sen. Kozar.
Hello, Higgins
Dec 29, 2022 · 44 min
Epifanio sneaks off to Ecuador, eager to get his hands on the evidence. The GPS coordinates lead Teresa and her men to a vault in the forest.
I'll Miss Her
Jan 2, 2023 · 44 min
When Epifanio arrives at the vault, Teresa shows him the evidence. But will he keep his end of the bargain? Sen. Kozar receives an upsetting phone call.
Invincible
Jan 3, 2023 · 43 min
Faustino's crew comes under fire. Teresa and her men try to figure a way out of the cave. Palermo spies on Sen. Kozar and discovers another traitor.
Brothers in Arms
Jan 4, 2023 · 43 min
Epifanio uses the evidence to force Sen. Kozar to reveal who her mole in Mexico is, and he tells her who his US mole is. Antón's fate becomes clear.
A Ray of Light
Jan 5, 2023 · 44 min
Sen. García is lured into a deadly trap. Epifanio is told there's another traitor close to him. Landero begins suffering worrying symptoms.
Senator García
Jan 6, 2023 · 44 min
Teresa awakens in a strange place, where she reluctantly agrees to an unlikely alliance. Later, she calls Faustino's phone, unaware Epifanio now has it.
A Celebrity
Jan 9, 2023 · 43 min
Charlie and his partner arrive at the Nicaraguan prison and arrange to lie in wait. Meanwhile, Teresa and her men find a way to infiltrate the prison.
Save Him
Jan 10, 2023 · 43 min
Father Gonzo gets an offer of help — or is it a trick? Vivian goes into labor. Teresa's team creates chaos so Landero's father can be rescued unnoticed.
The Biggest Mistake
Jan 11, 2023 · 44 min
Teresa calls Epifanio with a warning. Sheila has second thoughts about her pregnancy. Sofía and her friends hear a radio ad that gets their attention.
He Is Uriel
Jan 12, 2023 · 43 min
Teresa realizes who "Uriel" is, and plans to go to Mexico to infiltrate Sen. Kozar's meeting with Epifanio. Genoveva and Susana have a heart-to-heart.
The Informant
Jan 13, 2023 · 44 min
Sofía wakes up to find a note that was left for her. Teresa and her men arrive in Mexico City, where they meet with Gen. Garrido's allies to form a plan.
Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword
Jan 16, 2023 · 43 min
When Charlie threatens to kill Mateo, Ruiz calls for help. At the Mexico City meeting, suspicions are raised, forcing Teresa to go off-script.