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Queen of the South: Season 4

13 episodes Premiered Jun 6, 2019 Updated Oct 17, 2026

In the fourth season of the crime drama Queen of the South, Teresa Mendoza continues her pursuit of power as she expands her drug empire to the East Coast. The narrative follows her relocation to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she attempts to establish control in the Big Easy. As she navigates this new territory, Teresa encounters emerging enemies that threaten her operations. Throughout the season, she faces internal

Previously on Queen of the South

Season 4 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Teresa Mendoza fled Mexico after the murder of her drug-runner boyfriend.
  • ⚡ Teresa settled in Dallas to establish herself as a drug smuggler.
  • ⚡ Teresa is driven by the goal of avenging her lover's murder.
  • ⚡ The series is based on the Arturo Perez-Reverte novel La Reina Del Sur.
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Season overview

In the fourth season of the crime drama Queen of the South, Teresa Mendoza continues her pursuit of power as she expands her drug empire to the East Coast. The narrative follows her relocation to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she attempts to establish control in the Big Easy. As she navigates this new territory, Teresa encounters emerging enemies that threaten her operations. Throughout the season, she faces internal challenges as familial trust is compromised, forcing her to make difficult decisions that impact her personal morality and soul. The season chronicles her ongoing evolution from a woman fleeing her past in Mexico to a prominent figure in the drug trade, maintaining the series focus on her ambition and the consequences of her rise to power. These developments build upon the foundation established in previous seasons, where Teresa transitioned from a refugee seeking vengeance for her murdered boyfriend to a calculated leader building a smuggling organization. The season explores the complexities of maintaining authority in a new environment while dealing with the shifting loyalties of those within her inner circle.

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Season 4 Episodes

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Bienvenidos a Nuevo Orleans

Jun 6, 2019 · 44 min

Starting fresh in New Orleans, Teresa quickly encounters rivals, shady politicians — and a new love interest. Back in Sinaloa, a thief makes trouble.

S4·E2 Core

Un Asunto de Familia

Jun 13, 2019 · 42 min

Raul and Teresa's fragile alliance is tested over a shipment. Tony goes missing, and disturbing clues turn up at his dorm.

S4·E3 Core

Hospitalidad Sureña

Jun 20, 2019 · 42 min

A risky purchase makes problems for Teresa with Joel, Marcel and Judge Lafayette. Birdie proves a loyal ally. A happy reunion hits a snag.

S4·E4 Core

La Maldición

Jun 27, 2019 · 41 min

Teresa's rendezvous with Eddie is cut short when Marcel makes a strike with deadly consequences. Boaz and Javier do some dirty work.

S4·E5 Core

Noche de las Chicas

Jul 4, 2019 · 42 min

An unintended casualty has painful repercussions for Teresa as she lands a promising deal. A surprising new love affair blooms.

S4·E6 Core

La Mujer en el Espejo

Jul 11, 2019 · 42 min

Teresa's team suffers a hard blow. Judge Lafayette pushes for a truce, but Marcel stays dead set on vengeance. Javier's risky romance is revealed.

S4·E7 Core

Amores Perros

Jul 18, 2019 · 42 min

Eddie and Teresa's romantic road trip to Nashville takes an ugly turn, while a boys bonding getaway for Pote and Tony also hits bumps.

S4·E8 Core

Secretos y Mentiras

Jul 25, 2019 · 42 min

An informant in Gordo's operation is exposed, prompting Team Teresa to hatch an elaborate plan. Tony learns a hard truth about his father.

S4·E9 Core

Los Pecados de los Padres

Aug 1, 2019 · 42 min

Running out of time to stop the snitch, Teresa and Pote take drastic measures. Emilia faces a tough choice when she's interrogated by Lafayette.

S4·E10 Mytharc

Lo Que Más Temes

Aug 8, 2019 · 41 min

Bills come due when Kelly Anne sniffs out a banker's betrayal. With Pote and Teresa's support, Tony takes steps to a new life. Tragedy strikes.

S4·E11 Core

Mientras Dormías

Aug 15, 2019 · 42 min

An explosive twist has far-reaching fallout, and Pote scrambles to pick up the pieces. Javier and Boaz have a bloody confrontation over Emilia.

S4·E12 Mytharc

Diosa de la Guerra

Aug 22, 2019 · 42 min

Out for revenge, Teresa meets her match as she dodges deceptions and death threats to find a killer ⁠— and make him pay.

S4·E13 Mytharc

Vienen Por Ti

Aug 29, 2019 · 42 min

Karma, confessions and revenge have fatal consequences for both sides of a brutal battle in New Orleans.

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