Fans of mafia dramas are being urged to watch Netflix's 'Queen of the South', which has been praised as an 'incredible thriller' by viewers on IMDb. The show, based on the Spanish-language telenovela 'La Reina del Sur' and the novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, follows Mexican woman Teresa Mendoza as she flees from a cartel and becomes a drug queenpin in America.
One IMDb user gave the series a 9/10 rating, stating: 'It's not a true story so they can do anything they go anywhere they want with the story and there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you captivated. This show is so much better than I thought it would be and has only gotten better throughout the seasons!' Another reviewer commented: 'I love Breaking Bad, Fargo, True Detective, Happy Valley, Sherlock... This show is no Breaking Bad, but it is enjoyable!'
A third fan awarded a perfect 10/10, writing: 'If you don't like mafia type movies this show isn't for you! I would definitely recommend watching it!!' Another 10/10 review described it as 'mind blowing' and 'the most engrossing series', adding: 'This is not your everyday series on cartels... The script, characters, acting and everything that matter is perfect.'
The show stars Alice Braga as Teresa Mendoza, alongside Peter Gadiot, Veronica Falcón, Hemky Madera, Joaquim de Almeida, Justina Machado, and Molly Burnett. The original novel has also received high praise on Amazon, with one reader calling it a 'great read' and noting that Braga's portrayal was a 'perfect interpretation' of the character.
