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La Reina del Sur

2011 – nowShow3 seasons183 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–84%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family · you want something quiet and calm

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Episodes

3 seasons · 183 episodes · best: S3E47 "Apocalipsis" 9.1

Episodes

8.0
8.1
8.4

Story

After years of blood, sweat and tears, a woman of humble origin ends up becoming a drug trafficking legend, with all that that means...

Feels like

  • Narcotelenovela Drama
  • Female Empowerment in Crime
  • High-Stakes Cartel Politics
  • Visceral Violence & Survival
  • Class Mobility Struggle
  • Complex Anti-Heroine Journey
  • Romantic Entanglements with Danger
  • Latin American Noir Atmosphere
  • Gritty Realism Meets Melodrama
  • Power Dynamics and Betrayal

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Aurelio Valcárcel Carrol, Hugo León Ferrer

Everyone

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Facts

February 28, 2011 · January 16, 2023 · Still running

First aired
February 28, 2011
Latest episode
January 16, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 183 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

The Starscream, Central Theme, Interrupted Bath +9

  • The Starscream
  • Central Theme
  • Interrupted Bath
  • The Dragon
  • Rags to Riches
  • Happily Married
  • Red Baron
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • The Queenpin
  • The Cartel
  • Moral Myopia
  • The Don

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream La Reina del Sur?"

Questions about La Reina del Sur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La Reina del Sur?

Netflix

In the United States, La Reina del Sur streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is La Reina del Sur worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.8).

Is La Reina del Sur okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch La Reina del Sur?

128 h

About 128 hours: 183 episodes in 3 seasons of about 42 minutes each since 2011, and it's still in production.

Is La Reina del Sur good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is La Reina del Sur in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.