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Queen of the South: Season 3

13 episodes Premiered Jun 21, 2018 Updated Oct 17, 2026

In the third season of the crime drama Queen of the South, the protagonist Teresa Mendoza shifts her strategic focus toward establishing an independent drug empire. Having previously navigated the dangerous landscape of the narcotics trade, Teresa now attempts to strike out on her own to build a new operation. This transition is marked by significant challenges as she faces pressure from both established adversaries

Previously on Queen of the South

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Teresa Mendoza fled Mexico following the murder of her drug-runner boyfriend.
  • ⚡ Teresa relocated to Dallas to establish herself as a drug smuggler.
  • ⚡ A primary motivation for Teresa has been to avenge the murder of her lover.
  • ⚡ The series is a crime drama based on the novel La Reina Del Sur by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
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Season overview

In the third season of the crime drama Queen of the South, the protagonist Teresa Mendoza shifts her strategic focus toward establishing an independent drug empire. Having previously navigated the dangerous landscape of the narcotics trade, Teresa now attempts to strike out on her own to build a new operation. This transition is marked by significant challenges as she faces pressure from both established adversaries and new threats emerging to challenge her authority. As she navigates this volatile environment, Teresa comes to understand that the path to becoming a queen is fraught with difficulty. The season explores the heavy toll of her ambitions, emphasizing that maintaining her position and expanding her influence requires a level of work and personal sacrifice that exceeds her initial expectations. Throughout these episodes, Teresa must rely on her resourcefulness to survive the closing circle of enemies while working to solidify her status as a reigning figure in the smuggling world. The narrative arc centers on her evolution from a survivor into a determined leader, highlighting the relentless nature of the criminal underworld and the constant vigilance required to maintain power in a high-stakes industry where every decision carries severe consequences.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S3·E1 Mytharc

La Ermitaña

Jun 21, 2018 · 39 min

With Camila out for blood, Teresa retreats to Malta, where she considers an enticing deal with a European money launderer.

S3·E2 Core

El Colgado

Jun 28, 2018 · 41 min

A familiar face reappears to help Teresa escape assassins and the police. Wondering who she can trust, she plans her next move.

S3·E3 Core

Reina de Oros

Jul 5, 2018 · 42 min

Even as she cements her deal with her European contact, Teresa risks everything when she discovers he traffics in more than just cryptocurrency.

S3·E4 Core

La Fuerza

Jul 12, 2018 · 42 min

Teresa flees Malta to start fresh in Phoenix, Arizona. But her U.S. base has its own problems: hostile, local cartel bosses and a corrupt sheriff.

S3·E5 Core

El Juicio

Jul 19, 2018 · 42 min

An old enemy seeking revenge and information attacks Teresa’s operation, and she must decide where her loyalties lie.

S3·E6 Core

Los Enamorados

Jul 26, 2018 · 42 min

In captivity, Teresa reunites with a close ally, and the two plan their escape. Camila, meanwhile, struggles to balance business, family and revenge.

S3·E7 Core

Reina De Espadas

Aug 2, 2018 · 42 min

Teresa mourns a devastating loss, but business must go on as she faces a dangerous situation and forges a pivotal alliance.

S3·E8 Core

El Carro

Aug 9, 2018 · 42 min

When her plan to become the sole drug distributor in Phoenix turns bloody, Teresa readies for war and makes a deal with the devil.

S3·E9 Core

El Diablo

Aug 16, 2018 · 42 min

Change rocks two empires as Teresa moves against her enemies in Phoenix and Camila faces a mutiny within her own organization.

S3·E10 Core

La Muerte

Aug 23, 2018 · 41 min

A mysterious summons leads Teresa to Bolivia for a reckoning with her supplier, El Santo.

S3·E11 Core

Diez de Copas

Aug 30, 2018 · 42 min

Teresa uncovers a mole in her operation and must make a heartbreaking choice that tests her loyalties.

S3·E12 Mytharc

Justicia

Sep 6, 2018 · 42 min

Bitter enemies come together for shared goals, and a failed rescue mission inspires a scheme to recover an ally and locate a foe.

S3·E13 Mytharc

El Mundo

Sep 13, 2018 · 41 min

Following a surprise attack, Teresa mounts a counterassault to secure her empire and eliminate her rivals once and for all.

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