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Queen of the South

2016 – 2021Show5 seasons62 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic597.2Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 62 episodes · best: S5E10 "El Final" 9.0

Episodes

7.9
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.5

Story

All hail the queenpin

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.

Feels like

  • Narcotraffic Drama
  • Female Empowerment Through Crime
  • Gritty Realism
  • Family Legacy & Betrayal
  • High-Stakes Survival
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Visceral Violence
  • Power Struggles
  • Borderlands Setting
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Scott Peters, Matthew Penn, David Rodriguez
Written by
Tom Garrigus, Benjamin Daniel Lobato, Jorge Alberto Reyes
Produced by
David H. Jeffery
Music by
Giorgio Moroder

Everyone

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Facts

June 23, 2016 · June 9, 2021 · Ended

First aired
June 23, 2016
Last aired
June 9, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 62 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Terms of Endangerment, Troubling Unchildlike Behavior, Groin Attack +9

  • Terms of Endangerment
  • Troubling Unchildlike Behavior
  • Groin Attack
  • Mistreatment-Induced Betrayal
  • Karmic Death
  • Gut Punch
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Tough Love
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Bad Boss
  • Jacob Marley Warning
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Queen of the South?"

Questions about Queen of the South

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Queen of the South?

Hulu

In the United States, Queen of the South streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is Queen of the South worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 8 and Metacritic 59). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (59).

Does Queen of the South get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.9, and season 5 peaks at 8.5. The highest-rated episode is El Final (season 5, episode 10) at 9.0, and the lowest is Piloto (season 1, episode 1) at 7.6.

How long does it take to watch Queen of the South?

43 h

About 43 hours: 62 episodes in 5 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2021.

Is Queen of the South good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Queen of the South use?

Terms of EndangermentTroubling Unchildlike BehaviorGroin AttackMistreatment-Induced BetrayalKarmic DeathGut PunchForegone ConclusionTough LoveDriven to SuicideBad BossJacob Marley Warning"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Terms of Endangerment, Troubling Unchildlike Behavior, and Groin Attack.