Series synopsis
Queen of the South is an American crime drama television series that premiered on USA Network on June 23, 2016. It ended on June 9, 2021. It was created by M.A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller. It stars Alice Braga, Justina Machado, Veronica Falcón and Hemky Madera.
Teresa flees Mexico after her drug-runner boyfriend is murdered. Settling in Dallas, she looks to become the country's reigning drug smuggler and to avenge her lover's murder.
Premise
Teresa flees Mexico after her drug-runner boyfriend is murdered. Settling in Dallas, she looks to become the country's reigning drug smuggler and to avenge her lover's murder.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alice Braga as Teresa Mendoza
- Justina Machado as Brenda
- Veronica Falcón as Camila Vargas
- Hemky Madera as Pote Galvez
- Peter Gadiot as James
- Jon Ecker as El Guero
- Idalia Valles as Isabela Vargas
- Joaquim de Almeida as Epifanio
Supporting cast
- Gerardo Taracena as Cesar “Batman” Guemes
- Yancey Arias as Alberto Cortez
- Alfonso Herrera as Javier Gallegos
- Nick Sagar as DEA agent Alonzo Loya
- Jamie Hector as Devon Finch
- Ryan O'Nan as King George
Guest cast
- MC Lyte as the professor
- Iba Thiam as Bilal
- Terry Milam as The Whale
- Blair Bomar as Kim Brown
- Ryan Monolopolus as Young Officer / Malta Police Officer
- Michel Duval as Enrique 'Kique' Jimenez
- Sonia Acevedo as Mother
- Valene Kane as AIDEEN
- Felix Betancourt as El Gordo Soldier #4
- Nicholas Logan as Victor Harden
- Mario Navarro as José
- Tania Mejia as Oriate Crucita
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 62 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | June 23, 2016 | September 15, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 8, 2017 | August 31, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 21, 2018 | September 13, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 13 | June 6, 2019 | August 29, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 10 | April 7, 2021 | June 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Piloto When the Mexican drug cartel comes after Teresa Mendoza with a vengeance, she is forced to run and do whatever it takes to survive. Now, her fate is sealed in the dangerous narco world forever. |
June 23, 2016 |
| 2 |
Cuarenta Minutos Teresa has to prove her worth to Camila. Meanwhile, Epifanio gets closer in his hunt for Teresa. Back in Mexico, Brenda desperately tries to find Teresa and hide from the cartel. |
June 30, 2016 |
| 3 |
Estrategia de Entrada Camila sends Teresa out on a major drug operation to test her loyalty. In secret, Camila makes her first big move to take over Epifanio’s cartel. Meanwhile, Brenda plots her escape to America. |
July 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
El Cuerpo de Cristo Teresa brokers a deal with an eccentric smuggler, Camila struggles to rebuild her empire, and Epifanio takes on a new partner he may not be able to control. |
June 8, 2017 |
| 2 |
Dios y el Abogado Teresa and crew rig a high-stakes narco horse race, but old enemies — and old flames — threaten to tear everything apart. |
June 15, 2017 |
| 3 |
Un Pacto con el Diablo While trying to destroy Epifanio's drug smuggling tunnels, Teresa and James come face-to-face with a group of American border vigilantes. |
June 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
La Ermitaña With Camila out for blood, Teresa retreats to Malta, where she considers an enticing deal with a European money launderer. |
June 21, 2018 |
| 2 |
El Colgado A familiar face reappears to help Teresa escape assassins and the police. Wondering who she can trust, she plans her next move. |
June 28, 2018 |
| 3 |
Reina de Oros Even as she cements her deal with her European contact, Teresa risks everything when she discovers he traffics in more than just cryptocurrency. |
July 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bienvenidos a Nuevo Orleans Starting fresh in New Orleans, Teresa quickly encounters rivals, shady politicians — and a new love interest. Back in Sinaloa, a thief makes trouble. |
June 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
Un Asunto de Familia Raul and Teresa's fragile alliance is tested over a shipment. Tony goes missing, and disturbing clues turn up at his dorm. |
June 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Hospitalidad Sureña A risky purchase makes problems for Teresa with Joel, Marcel and Judge Lafayette. Birdie proves a loyal ally. A happy reunion hits a snag. |
June 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fantasmas Teresa’s loyalty is tested when authorities search for Marcel. George grows suspicious when an old friend reappears. |
April 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Me Llevo Manhattan Tensions flare between the Dominicans and the Russians as Teresa works to secure capital for a major venture and more corruption comes to light. |
April 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
No Te Pierdas La Cabeza James sets out on a rescue mission, while Teresa goes to extreme lengths to protect a valuable asset in the cartel. |
April 21, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 23, 2016 |
| Last aired | June 9, 2021 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |