Queen of the South 2016
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- June 23, 2016
- Last Aired
- June 9, 2021
- Format
- 5 seasons · 62 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~43.4 hours (42 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E11 "La Noche Oscura del Alma" (★ 8.8/10)
- Created By
- M.A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller
- Network
- USA Network
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is Queen of the South?
Queen of the South is an American crime drama television series created by M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 62
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 23, 2016
- Last aired
- Jun 9, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- USA Network
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 472 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 62 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- USA Network
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Overview
Queen of the South is an American crime drama television series created by M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller. The show premiered on June 23, 2016, on the USA Network and is an adaptation of the telenovela La Reina del Sur, which airs on the network's sister channel, Telemundo. The cast of the series includes Alice Braga, Hemky Madera, Peter Gadiot, and Veronica Falcón. The narrative follows a woman named Teresa who is forced to flee Mexico after her boyfriend, a drug runner, is murdered. Upon settling in Dallas, Teresa seeks to establish herself as the country's reigning drug smuggler. In addition to building her criminal empire, she is driven by a desire to avenge the death of her lover. The series ran from 2016 until 2021. The program explores the dangerous world of drug trafficking as the protagonist navigates her new life in the United States while attempting to rise to power within the illicit trade.
Should you watch it?
“A woman rises to power in the drug trade while seeking revenge.”
- Strong female lead character
- Gritty crime drama with high stakes
- Mix of action and emotional depth
- Violent content typical of crime genre
- Some plot lines can be predictable
You enjoy crime dramas with complex female protagonists.
Contains violence and adult themes typical of crime television.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Piloto Mytharc Jun 23, 2016
- E2 Cuarenta Minutos Core Jun 30, 2016
- E3 Estrategia de Entrada Core Jul 7, 2016
- E4 Lirio de los Valles Core Jul 14, 2016
- E5 Un Alma. Un Mapa. Dos Futuros. Core Jul 21, 2016
- E6 El Engaño como la Regla Core Jul 28, 2016
- E7 El Hombre Pájaro Core Aug 4, 2016
- E8 Billete de Magia Core Aug 11, 2016
- E9 Coge Todo Lo Que Puede Llevar Core Aug 18, 2016
- E10 Esta ‘Cosa’ Que Es Nuestra Core Aug 25, 2016
- E11 Punto Sin Retorno Core Sep 1, 2016
- E12 Quinientos Mil Mytharc Sep 8, 2016
- E13 Cicatriz Mytharc Sep 15, 2016
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 El Cuerpo de Cristo Mytharc Jun 8, 2017
- E2 Dios y el Abogado Core Jun 15, 2017
- E3 Un Pacto con el Diablo Core Jun 22, 2017
- E4 El Beso de Judas Core Jun 29, 2017
- E5 El Nacimiento de Bolivia Core Jul 6, 2017
- E6 El Camino de la Muerte Core Jul 13, 2017
- E7 El Precio de Fe Core Jul 20, 2017
- E8 Sacar con Sifon el Mar Core Jul 27, 2017
- E9 Sólo El Amor De Una Madre Core Aug 3, 2017
- E10 Que Manden los Payasos Core Aug 10, 2017
- E11 La Noche Oscura del Alma Core Aug 17, 2017
- E12 Todas las Horas Hieren Mytharc Aug 24, 2017
- E13 La Última Hora Mata Mytharc Aug 31, 2017
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 La Ermitaña Mytharc Jun 21, 2018
- E2 El Colgado Core Jun 28, 2018
- E3 Reina de Oros Core Jul 5, 2018
- E4 La Fuerza Core Jul 12, 2018
- E5 El Juicio Core Jul 19, 2018
- E6 Los Enamorados Core Jul 26, 2018
- E7 Reina De Espadas Core Aug 2, 2018
- E8 El Carro Core Aug 9, 2018
- E9 El Diablo Core Aug 16, 2018
- E10 La Muerte Core Aug 23, 2018
- E11 Diez de Copas Core Aug 30, 2018
- E12 Justicia Mytharc Sep 6, 2018
- E13 El Mundo Mytharc Sep 13, 2018
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Bienvenidos a Nuevo Orleans Mytharc Jun 6, 2019
- E2 Un Asunto de Familia Core Jun 13, 2019
- E3 Hospitalidad Sureña Core Jun 20, 2019
- E4 La Maldición Core Jun 27, 2019
- E5 Noche de las Chicas Core Jul 4, 2019
- E6 La Mujer en el Espejo Core Jul 11, 2019
- E7 Amores Perros Core Jul 18, 2019
- E8 Secretos y Mentiras Core Jul 25, 2019
- E9 Los Pecados de los Padres Core Aug 1, 2019
- E10 Lo Que Más Temes Mytharc Aug 8, 2019
- E11 Mientras Dormías Core Aug 15, 2019
- E12 Diosa de la Guerra Mytharc Aug 22, 2019
- E13 Vienen Por Ti Mytharc Aug 29, 2019
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fantasmas Mytharc Apr 7, 2021
- E2 Me Llevo Manhattan Core Apr 14, 2021
- E3 No Te Pierdas La Cabeza Core Apr 21, 2021
- E4 La Situacion Core Apr 28, 2021
- E5 Mas Dinero Mas Problemas Core May 5, 2021
- E6 Plata o Plomo Core May 12, 2021
- E7 El Zorro en La Gallinera Core May 19, 2021
- E8 Todo Lo Que Toco Core May 26, 2021
- E9 A Prueba de Balas Mytharc Jun 2, 2021
- E10 El Final Mytharc Jun 9, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on a book?
Yes, it's based on a novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Where does the story take place?
The story moves between Mexico and the United States, particularly Texas.
What genre is this show?
It's a crime drama with elements of thriller and revenge story.
Is the main character a villain?
The main character operates in the criminal world but has complex motivations.
Does this show have multiple seasons?
Yes, the series continued beyond the first season with Teresa's ongoing story.
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