Queen of the South: Season 1

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USA | USA Network | Season Premiere Date: June 23, 2016

Summary: Based on the Arturo Pérez-Reverte novel "La Reina Del Sur," the drama (also adapted for television for Telemundo in 2011) focuses on Teresa Mendoz (Alice Braga) who must go on the run after her drug-dealing boyfriend is murdered in Mexico.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Cicatriz
Air Date: September 15, 2016
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S1:E12. Quinientos Mil
Air Date: September 8, 2016
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S1:E11. Punto Sin Retorno
Air Date: September 1, 2016

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Mary McNamara

Jun 23, 2016

For the most part, the success of the series rests almost entirely on the revelation of its main character. Fortunately, Braga appears to be all USA could have hoped for, and more. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 22, 2016

The show sells us on the idea that pretty, wide-smiling Teresa can become a capable, even vicious, defender of her own hide when threatened, and that Queen of the South might be able to tell a familiar story in a fresh way. The first hour has been beautifully directed by Charlotte Sieling, with lots of lulling silences between action scenes, creating an atmosphere in which anything--any deal, any conversation, any room--can explode at any moment. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jul 6, 2016

Queen of the South, based on the first three episodes, knows how to dawdle a little without ever slowing to a crawl. The action scenes are gripping, the language can be rough within the expanding confines of ad-supported basic cable and the glimpses of the flesh are fairly bold at times. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Jun 22, 2016

It may not be “great” TV, but it could be pretty fun. For now, it’s only worth the lower price. Read full review

Ariana Bacle

Jun 23, 2016

What Queen needs to decide is if it wants to tell the complicated origin story of a drug lord, Breaking Bad-style, or if it’s fine being a shallow-but-entertaining thriller. Right now, it’s trying to be both, and, as the first episode shows, straddling the line can be a one-way ticket to ruin. Read full review

Scott D. Pierce

Jun 23, 2016

Judging by Episode 1, Queen of the South faces some tough going. But it's too early to write it off altogether. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Jun 22, 2016

The queenpin's past as a minor drug-trade figure's girlfriend is compressed in the pilot to the point that it's nearly impossible to avoid stereotypes. Since that's the opposite of what occurred in telenovela adaptations like the CW's Jane the Virgin and ABC's earlier Ugly Betty, Queen of the South starts off looking like a step backward, a show that instead of building a bridge between cultures--we have our Breaking Bad, why shouldn't they?--chooses instead a wall. Read full review

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TVBug

Jun 8, 2017

This is so good. I can't help but wonder if it's so underrated because a woman plays the main character. Teresa is a believeable, kick-ass, heroine with a heart. The show never drags, can't wait for the next season.

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MphsTom

Jul 7, 2017

Started out strong, drugs, cartel and female on the run. Now just kind of fizzled out. Don't even care to watch it any more. Just unbelievable she could survive and get out of so many deadly situations. She doesn't have any special training or skill.

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hornysoul

Sep 21, 2018

A série começou com força: drogas, um cartel e uma mulher em fuga. Depois, acho que isso desapareceu... Não tive oportunidade de ver todos os episódios (devo ter perdido 3 ou 4), mas creio que não perdi grande coisa. A série é OK.

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