Queen of the South: Season 5 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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While living in the barrio of Jalisco, Mexico, poor Teresa Mendoza falls in love with a member of a successful drug cartel, hoping the love will help her rise above the hopelessness she feels in her life. When it doesn't happen, she is forced to flee the country after her boyfriend is murdered. She seeks refuge in America, where she teams up with an unlikely person from her past to take down the leader of the drug ring that is after her. Teresa ends up starting her own drug empire, becoming one of the world's wealthiest women in the process. With her success, she discovers that money doesn't fix all of her problems, and she can only depend on herself if she wants to stay one step ahead of others and stay alive.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

This popular drama about one woman's rise to the top of a Mexican drug cartel doesn't skimp on the violence, but it retains a little of its telenovella heritage in its glossy, melodramatic sheen.

Jun 30, 2021

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Cristina Escobar

RogerEbert.com

Epically watchable... The final season is extremely well done, delivering our characters to their destinations in ways both satisfying and surprising.

Jun 25, 2021

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Alci Rengifo

Entertainment Voice

"Queen of the South" is about to settle scores, and we can be certain there will not be a single dull moment.

Apr 12, 2021

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Mike G All seasons have great stories lines..first one takes a while to get into the build up but worth it Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/24 Full Review c o Loved the series! I'm not one to partake in bloody or gory movies, but after watching the first few episodes I was hooked. So I had to fast forward, close my eyes, or squint to get through the graphic scenes. All the actors were brilliant (even though I'm mad at a few of them for bad behavior). Sadly, I was so bunched up that I googled some questions and ruined the ending for myself. 🙄 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review ashley d I liked it better than season 4 but it might be time to rest for these characters. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review joseph o Just finished streaming all five seasons over a two week period, so this review is for all five season of Queen of the South. For a 'narco' show, Queen of the South was average, with good performances for the most part across the board. But the editing, and writing was subpar. Characters came and went with no real purpose, and there were times that I thought I had missed something because the episodes didn't quite fit. But the biggest issue I had with the show, was the way in which the drug trade was portrayed - glamourizing it, and making it seem as though it was an everyday kind of job, and that the killing was so matter-of-fact. Also, the portrayal of almost all of the cops, government agencies, and governmental officials as either corrupt or stupid was not a good look for the show. Having the main culprits (killers) all happy, and living their best life at the end of season five, I guess, somehow made all of the killing, torturing, etc. just go away. Why do writers/producers glorify the drug trade, and it's lifestyle? Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This was my favorite season. I wish there would be a season 6. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Compared to season 1-3 season 5 was the worst. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Alice Braga Teresa Mendoza Hemky Madera Pote Galvez David Andrews Judge Cecil Lafayette David T. Friendly Executive Producer Dailyn Rodrigues Executive Producer Benjamin Lobato Executive Producer

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 7, 2021 Fantasmas Teresa sets out to expand her business in New York City while James proves his allegiance to Teresa. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 14, 2021 Me Llevo Manhattan With tensions rising, Teresa arranges a sit-down in New York between the Dominicans and the Russians. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 21, 2021 No Te Pierdas La Cabeza After the Judge places a bounty on Dumas' head, Teresa sends James to rescue him. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 28, 2021 La Situacion With the Judge dead and Dumas behind bars, Teresa finds herself in the crosshairs of the FBI. Details Episode 5 Aired May 5, 2021 Mas Dinero Mas Problemas Teresa travels to Germany after Oksana gets cheated in a drug deal. Details Episode 6 Aired May 12, 2021 Plata o Plomo Teresa solidifies her European foothold while George makes a discovery about Boaz's Miami operation. Details Episode 7 Aired May 19, 2021 El Zorro en La Gallinera Boaz makes moves to dismantle the Mendoza Cartel once and for all. Details Episode 8 Aired May 26, 2021 Todo Lo Que Toco After Teresa puts her life on the line for Pote and Kelly Anne, the war with Boaz intensifies. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 2, 2021 A Prueba de Balas Pote and Kelly Anne adapt to suburban life; Teresa and James are forced to go after Kostya. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 9, 2021 El Final Pote, Kelly Anne and James try to disappear, but must fend off attacks from Devon Finch and Boaz. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer: David T. Friendly, Dailyn Rodrigues, Benjamin Lobato, Tom Garrigus
Network: USA
Rating: TV-14 (V|L)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date: Apr 7, 2021

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