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Queen of the South

2016·Show
62Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic597.2Rotten Tomatoes–88%
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IMDb8.0Metacritic597.2Rotten Tomatoes–88%
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Relentless energy, strong craft.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Narcotraffic DramaFemale Empowerment Through CrimeGritty RealismFamily Legacy & BetrayalHigh-Stakes SurvivalMoral AmbiguityVisceral ViolencePower StrugglesBorderlands SettingAnti-Hero Protagonist

Crew

Directed by:
Scott Peters, David Rodriguez, Matthew Penn
Written by:
Tom Garrigus, Benjamin Daniel Lobato, Fernanda Coppel
Produced by:
David H. Jeffery
Composed by:
Giorgio Moroder

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Queen of the South

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Queen of the South legally?

Hulu

Queen of the South is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Queen of the South worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 8 and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Queen of the South rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Queen of the South have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 62 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Queen of the South?

Critics59
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate Queen of the South higher (80) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Queen of the South air?

It ran from 2016 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Queen of the South in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Queen of the South?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Queen of the South in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Queen of the South, including Terms of Endangerment, Troubling Unchildlike Behavior, Groin Attack.