La Reina del Sur (2011)
La Reina del Sur is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
La Reina del Sur has pulled the kind of numbers most Spanish series never see. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 1,972 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 42 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Spanish drama, leaning crime, not one for younger kids. 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 TV-MA
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 1,972 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? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roberto Stopello
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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