Queen of the South

10 Best Episodes of Queen of the South - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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#13 - Cuarenta Minutos (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Teresa has to prove her worth to Camila. Meanwhile, Epifanio gets closer in his hunt for Teresa. Back in Mexico, Brenda desperately tries to find Teresa and hide from the cartel.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 1819 votes.

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#12 - El Engaño como la Regla (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Camila, riddled with debt and short on supply, grows desperate and ponders giving Teresa up. Meanwhile, Brenda's burgeoning drug enterprise creates a rift between her and Tony.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 1474 votes.

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#11 - Piloto (Season 1 - Episode 1)

When the Mexican drug cartel comes after Teresa Mendoza with a vengeance, she is forced to run and do whatever it takes to survive. Now, her fate is sealed in the dangerous narco world forever.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 2120 votes.

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#10 - Quinientos Mil (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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Teresa and Brenda risk everything in a game of extortion. Camila takes further steps to overtake Epifanio’s empire.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 1307 votes.

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#9 - Coge Todo Lo Que Puede Llevar (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Teresa races to save a witness in the recent heist. With renewed confidence, Camila assures her partners that she’s back in business and vows to be done with Epifanio once and for all.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 1376 votes.

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#8 - El Hombre Pájaro (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Camila sends Teresa out on a life-threatening, multi- million dollar midnight mission. Pressured by a lack of supply, Brenda puts her crew in the line of fire.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 1441 votes.

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#7 - Punto Sin Retorno (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Aligning with the Jimenez Cartel, Camila’s operation goes underground. Teresa and Brenda try to start a new life utilizing knowledge from Güero’s book.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 1335 votes.

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#6 - Un Alma. Un Mapa. Dos Futuros. (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Teresa witnesses a horrific event that forces her to advance her plans. Now, safely in Dallas, Brenda needs money to survive, and starts assembling a rag tag team to help her sell drugs.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 1563 votes.

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#5 - Estrategia de Entrada (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Camila sends Teresa out on a major drug operation to test her loyalty. In secret, Camila makes her first big move to take over Epifanio’s cartel. Meanwhile, Brenda plots her escape to America.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 1671 votes.

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#4 - Lirio de los Valles (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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A deadly mistake mars Teresa’s first solo drug run and she soon finds herself in peril. Meanwhile, Brenda and Tony make the risky escape to Dallas.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 1627 votes.

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#3 - Esta ‘Cosa’ Que Es Nuestra (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Camila returns to Mexico to protect her life, while James hunts Teresa down. Meanwhile Teresa finds herself in grave danger taking Maria through the tunnel to Mexico.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 1345 votes.

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#2 - Billete de Magia (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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A desperate Camila attempts an incredibly risky heist. Meanwhile, Teresa goes undercover and, with her life on the line, is forced to make a choice that forever changes her.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 1428 votes.

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#1 - Cicatriz (Season 1 - Episode 13)

Teresa risks her life to protect Güero’s book by any means necessary. Camila’s takeover becomes rocky and Epifanio gets new intel that changes everything.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 1358 votes.

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