Queen of the South (TV series)

Queen of the South
Genre
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Based onThe Queen of the South
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Developed by
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme"The Queen of the South"
Composers
  • Giorgio Moroder
  • Raney Shockne
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes62 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Cinematography
  • Alejandro Martinez
  • Cameron Duncan
  • John Brawley
  • Abraham Martinez
Running time38–45 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkUSA Network
ReleaseJune 23, 2016 (2016-06-23) –
June 9, 2021 (2021-06-09)
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Queen of the South is an American crime drama television series developed by M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller. The series premiered on June 23, 2016,[2] and concluded on June 9, 2021, with 62 episodes aired on USA Network. It is an adaptation of the Spanish-language telenovela La Reina del Sur which airs on USA's sister network Telemundo; both are adapted from the novel The Queen of the South by Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte.[3] The series was renewed for a fifth season on August 29, 2019.[4] Production of the new season was suspended indefinitely on March 14, 2020, due to COVID-19, but resumed in fall 2020.[5][6] On March 8, 2021, it was announced that the fifth season would premiere on April 7, 2021, and serve as the series' final season.[7]

  1. ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (June 29, 2016). "'Queen Of The South' Composers Giorgio Moroder & Raney Shockne On Collaboration, Moroder's Legacy & 'Scarface'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  2. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 9, 2016). "'Queen Of The South' EP & Cast Talk Female Empowerment And The Importance of Keeping It Real — ATX TV Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 23, 2014). "Adaptation Of Telenovela 'La Reina Del Sur' Ordered To Pilot By USA Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (August 29, 2019). "'Queen Of The South' Renewed For Season 5 By USA Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 14, 2020). "'Empire', 'Pose', 'Queen Of the South', 'The Resident' & 'American Housewife' Shut Down Over Coronavirus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Current Productions - Film New Orleans". Film New Orleans. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  7. ^ White, Peter (March 8, 2021). "'Queen Of The South': USA Network Drama To End With Fifth Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2021.


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