La Reina del Sur (2011)
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La Reina del Sur is streaming in Spain on Netflix.
What the audience says
La Reina del Sur has pulled the kind of numbers most Spanish series never see. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 1,973 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 42 minutes. In Spain you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Spanish drama, leaning crime, adults only. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 3-season show this week
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 1,973 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
After years of blood, sweat and tears, a woman of humble origin ends up becoming a drug trafficking legend, with all that that means.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~42 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roberto Stopello
Cast
Where to watch in Spain
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 16 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Spain
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