A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
PREVIOUSLY...
What are you two doing here?
You're in cahoots with the Mexican to kill me, aren't you?
We just wanted to see how you're doing.
You stopped being my granddaughters
when you betrayed your father's memory.
[Oleg] I have a lot of information on Zurdo Villa.
[Teresa] How'd you get it?
[Oleg] From traffickers that negotiate with Mexican cartels.
Zurdo Villa is powerful, Tesa, and very dangerous.
The first thing we have to do is go to Mexico posthaste.
Do you have the info I requested?
[Oleg] Yes.
You can find your friends in Melilla at a little eatery.
And here's Conejo's address.
[gasps]
Remember me, Conejo?
[Conejo] What's going on?
[screaming]
You said she gave you the slip on the subway.
[Alejandro] Which direction?
[Lupo] She was headed toward Garibaldi.
She's running from you as quickly as possible.
[Lupo] She got off on the next stop.
[Alejandro] She's in this region.
Sofia is here, and we're going to find her.
[Cayetana] Yes, Teo, you have a daughter.
She's an Aljarafe.
Get ready, Teresa. This is only the beginning.
MALAGA, SPAIN
THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH
[brakes screeching]
I can't believe it.
The repairs cost me an arm and a leg
and this piece of shit keeps breaking down!
[chuckles]
Don't move, cutie. Stay there and don't help me.
You can't park here, ma'am.
I'd love to be able to choose where the car strands me, officer.
[chuckles]
[indistinct chatter]
No, don't call a tow truck. I'm broke.
What you can do is help me get it started
so I can take it to the garage around the corner.
Come on, give me a hand.
[Siso] First a pizza and now this?
This isn't normal.
I'm certain the Mexican's involved.
She'll turn up at any moment, you'll see.
There's another woman inside the car.
Should I have a look?
No, I'll handle it.
[Sheila] I'm the type of lady you don't see anymore.
Everyone's getting work done nowadays but not me.
I'm all natural.
What do you think?
Now.
[phone vibrating]
Yes?
[Cayetana] Mr. Pernas? This is Cayetana Aljarafe.
Come to my house immediately. The Mexican is here,
and this time, she cannot get away.
Okay.
[engine revving]
[tires screeching]
Oh, my God, did you see that car?
After them!
Get their plate number!
Hurry! Get their plate number!
Unbelievable. There sure are lots of crazies in the world.
[exclaiming]
This here is done.
It was just a loose cable.
Long live the Malaga Police Department.
♪ In Tuscany, Italy ♪
♪ Where Teresa is hiding ♪
♪ Her daughter was kidnapped ♪
♪ To make her come back ♪
♪ To her beloved Mexico ♪
♪ Watch out, I'm coming back ♪
♪ During that rescue ♪
♪ New things came to light ♪
♪ A full house ♪
♪ In Teresa's claws ♪
♪ She will rampage for revenge ♪
♪ The Queen of the South has come back ♪
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
[cars honking]
- [Sofia] Hi. - Hi.
How much do you make doing this?
Twenty or thirty pesos.
Depends on the day and intersection
and on how much I have to give Mrs. Mercedes.
Who's that?
The lady that gives us permission to work the intersections.
You want to work too?
Yes, but I need some flags.
Which kind? Like what they use during the cry for independence?
Cry?
Who's crying?
Where do you celebrate Independence Day?
Don't you remember that people have flags, paint their faces
and set off fireworks?
I'm sorry, but I don't know what you're talking about.
All right, see you later.
These will work.
May I borrow them? I can work with them.
Sure.
Look.
[rattles]
Dang!
Where'd you learn to do that?
In Massa Marittima.
Where's that neighborhood?
It's in Italy, far away from here.
Did you walk all the way from there?
No.
It's a long story, but I need money to call my mom.
Can I work with you?
Sure thing! Let's give it a shot.
We can make more money working together,
and afterward we can ask Mrs. Mercedes.
- Okay? - Okay.
Get ready.
We've only got a minute before the light changes.
Let's go to the stoplight.
Let's go.
MALAGA, SPAIN
Charo, Mr. Pernas is about to arrive.
We have to convince him that the Mexican left,
that we couldn't keep her from leaving.
You're doing the right thing setting aside your differences with that woman.
Right now, it's more important she helps your granddaughters
run from the police.
No, Charo.
I'm not doing it for my granddaughters.
Neither Paloma nor Rocío deserve it,
much less that South American.
I don't understand, Mrs. Cayetana.
I'm doing it for her daughter, Sofia.
Isn't that what the Mexican's daughter is named?
Yes, her name is Sofia. She's your granddaughter too.
The Mexican sealed her own fate when she brought me this.
No judge with an ounce of sense would give custody of that girl
to a drug trafficker and murderer
wanted by Spanish law enforcement.
I'm going to use all my money and power to get justice for Teo.
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
She took my son, so I will take her daughter.
[boy] Let's go.
Ask for change.
- [man] Well done, take care. - [Sofia] Thank you.
- God bless you. - Thank you.
Thank you very much.
[cars honking]
Here, this is what I got.
How much is it?
One, two...
36 pesos.
How do you know?
Is that how they count in Italy?
No, only my mother. My mother and me.
She says I inherited it from her.
Oh, you've got a mom?
Yes, but anyway, what can we get with that?
We can get two for ten pesos tacos from near the subway station.
They've also got steak, chicken, pork, sausage,
- and ham sandwiches. - What about for shoes?
No, we don't have enough for that.
We'll have to work longer.
Just wait five seconds...
There! Get to work.
The light changed.
One, two, three!
MALAGA, SPAIN
Put that away, Teresa.
You don't want a shot going off and to draw attention to us.
I wasn't familiar with this new aspect of your personality.
There's a lot about me you don't know.
It's been many years.
I'll have to catch you up.
You did a great job, Sheila.
I remember when we'd kick the drunks out of Yamila, do you?
[chuckling]
[Conejo] Don't forget that I'm still back here, ladies.
Conejo, you don't know how happy I am to hear your voice.
[Conejo] Same here, honey.
You're going to get along great with Conejo.
I can't believe we're back.
[chuckles]
Conejo.
Teresa.
- Are you okay? - Yes.
My Mexican!
You don't know how much I've missed you.
I thought I'd never see you again.
Isn't life funny?
Yeah, but mine's been more like a Greek tragedy.
The Galicians almost killed me.
[Teresa] I know.
But you're okay.
Nothing's going to happen to you.
I know.
Where have you been all these years?
Let's go, ladies. We're in a rush.
We're in danger.
A lot has happened in nine years.
We have a lot to talk about.
[engine revving]
I don't understand.
Why the hell would she come to this house?
[Cayetana] It's obvious.
She's trying to make a fool of me.
Trying to humiliate me. Can't you see?
She couldn't have left Malaga.
Not without first rescuing her friend Conejo.
Siso, let's go back and wait for her.
Mr. Pernas, I recommend you return to Galicia.
Listen, ma'am, I'll return to Galicia when...
Siso, why don't we hear her out?
What I'm trying to say is sometimes a defeat
allows you to retreat and come up with a new strategy.
Sooner or later, the Mexican will go down, I assure you.
This war isn't over yet.
Let's go.
[Telmo] Ma'am.
[siren wailing]
WASHINGTON D.C., USA
[phone ringing]
- [in English] Hello. - [Jonathan] Hey, bro. It's me, Esteban.
[in English] Hey, bro, what's up?
[in Spanish] Chilling.
I want to see you tonight, man.
[Sergio] Name the time and place.
Can I come see you at your house?
Normally I'd say no, but my aunt
is spending the night in the hospital with my grandmother,
so you can come over.
[Jonathan] All right. Done deal.
See you soon, buddy.
[keys jangling]
Whoa!
Take it easy!
What's up, Batman?
You going to ice me after saving your butt, fool?
Took you long enough, Lopez.
Your cop friends worked me over pretty good.
I almost didn't make it.
Justice arrives when it arrives.
I wouldn't complain if I were you.
We close this case tomorrow.
Hey, what about Morgana?
Just another dead pedestrian.
Happens every day at all hours in this fucking city.
People haven't learned to cross the street.
But the way things are going, I think we'll be seeing more of each other.
- Later. - Give your boss my best.
Sure thing.
What's up, Lupillo?
Does the boss know?
- He wants to kill all of us. - Really?
[in Italian] Yes, but you first.
But it was Morgana's fault.
She started all this crap.
If you want to save your skin, we have to find Sofia.
- Okay. - Your people will look for her.
We think she's around this area.
Are you sure she's here?
[phone ringing]
It's her.
Does she know her daughter's not here?
[in Italian] How are you, Teresa? How are you?
Teresa, can you hear me?
[Teresa] Yes, I'm fine. Sorry, but I couldn't hear you.
I'm calling you back because I noticed I missed your call.
You're in Mexico, right?
[Teresa] No, but I'm flying there today.
I don't want to give you the details over the phone.
[Lupo] I understand.
Let me know when you land
so I can know that you made it safely.
And when are you going to Mexico?
[Lupo] Sooner than you can imagine.
You've still got to teach me how to drink tequila.
[Teresa] Call me when you get there.
And thank you.
[Lupo] What for?
I don't know. For everything.
For dinner last night, for your support,
and I suppose for what's yet to come.
Thank you.
Bye, Teresa.
Damn! You're crazy about her.
What?
What do you mean what?
You talk to her like you're banging her.
What's going to happen when she finds out
the dude that's totally into her
is the same dude that kidnapped her daughter?
Damn, I do believe Teresita would slit your throat
and then cut your balls off.
Or maybe first your balls and then your throat.
[Sheila] Some of my clothes and other things are on the way.
When do we go to Mexico?
To Mexico?
I wanted to talk to you about that.
I need you to be well aware of what we'll be doing there,
but I'll tell you about that later.
First, I'm going to introduce you to Teo Aljarafe's daughters.
Teo's daughters are with you after...
Teresa, honey, I've known you for years
and you're still surprising me.
I want all the gossip, and leave out no details.
I'll tell you all everything. Come with me.
[Flores] Don't try to get smart with me, kid.
You left the house and suddenly a pizza delivery guy
and a woman pretending her car broke down both show up.
I don't know who you're talking about, Captain.
I left the house because I want nothing to do with Mexicans
or Galicians or weird stories.
I'm not involved in any of this.
I broke up with Marcela and that's it.
[Flores] Listen, kid, if Marcela contacts you,
notify me immediately unless you want to end up in jail.
Understood?
You may go now.
How the fuck did we fall for her trick?
Couple of worthless losers, you two. Get that out of there!
The Mexican got Conejo out of her house
from right under our noses and we didn't even notice!
And now they've taken her God-knows-where.
We lost Teresa Mendoza again.
[Telmo] Nothing. There's nobody in there.
Siso was right.
The pizza guy and lady with the car were meant to throw us off the scent.
Goddamn it!
They fooled those fucking cops, damn it!
And us.
The Mexican set this up to get her friend out, I'm certain of it.
And I wouldn't be surprised if the woman in the car
- was Teresa herself. - Siso.
Fuck!
She must be having a laugh at our expense right now.
The Mexican was at Aljarafe's house, that much is clear.
I don't know why, but that old lady was far too calm.
Something is going on here, but we don't know what.
[in Galician] It's like my father used to say.
Think the worst and you won't be disappointed.
[in Spanish] Shit!
Hearing you tell it makes my arm hair stand on end.
So that Galician, in addition to being a murderer, is a psychopath?
How did you escape that meat grinder?
Remember Abdelkader Chaib?
- Yep. - I'm alive thanks to him.
Have you ever heard how your life flashes before your eyes
right before you're about to die?
That didn't happen to me.
When I saw that machine about to make mincemeat out of me,
all I could think of was Sofia's little face.
And that she'd be an orphan at such a young age.
Well, that's enough for now, honey.
It was nine years.
It'll take more than a minute to tell me all about them.
Besides, after hearing that first story, all I can say is it's not easy.
I'm ecstatic to be going to Mexico with you
to find your daughter.
And I don't care what happens.
My life now has another meaning, Teresa.
You're an incredible woman.
I know, I know.
We've been through a lot together.
Some dangerous, some even more dangerous.
Jail, Transer Naga...
But this... finding your daughter...
I don't know.
Teresa, I never had kids, but I found you.
I feel like rescuing Sofia is like rescuing my granddaughter.
[Oleg] I've got the passports.
Where's everyone else?
[Teresa] Sheila. Ahmed. Girls, come!
Thank you.
Thanks.
[Teresa] Come.
[Oleg] They've all been checked.
You won't have any problems.
[Teresa] I have something very important to tell you.
Thank you for being here, thank you for your help,
thank you for your affection,
but beyond friendship and the money we can make,
you have to know that this will be very risky.
So if anyone wants out, I'll understand.
But you have to tell me now.
When you disappeared from Melilla, everybody talked about you.
You became a legend.
You were even in the papers and the evening news.
I was so stupid that I thought they were all lies,
gossip from the people that hated you.
[Teresa] Unfortunately not, Sheila.
You have no idea what I went through.
Conejo here knows.
That's why I went as far away as I could.
To be far away from all of you so I wouldn't hurt you.
I came back because I have no choice.
This is about my daughter,
and there's no one I trust more than all of you.
They could kill us on this mission.
Your lives are at risk.
Whoever wants out, do it now.
We'll still be friends the rest of our lives.
Listen, I've got no one to answer to, and Fermín left me.
Besides, even if I did have anyone,
for you, sweetie, and for your daughter, who might as well be my granddaughter,
I'll do anything.
[Sheila] Listen, Mexican, us two know each other,
and we've even had our fair share of disagreements.
You know I'm a bit of a coward,
but if you think I can help you rescue your daughter,
Sheila's here.
I laugh in the face of danger!
[Ahmed] It's very clear to me.
Wherever Sheila goes, I follow.
So I'm in.
[Teresa] Thank you.
The main reason you've been chosen for the operation
is because of the loyalty and affection you've always shown Teresa.
If you continue with this,
you'll also be demonstrating your bravery,
crucial qualities for when we're in Mexico.
I've given several men instructions to get your things.
They'll be sent to Mexico.
For now, we're traveling light.
That's right.
Don't look so scared, you two.
You won't be involved in this mission or anything like that.
We'll figure it out when we get to Mexico.
How will we get out of Spain?
The police will be looking for us.
Don't worry, it's all taken care of.
A DEA friend is lending us his plane.
It's an official plane, so no one will be arresting you.
[Willy] Do all the passengers know what they have to do?
I'm trusting you. Take good care of them.
Thanks.
What's up with you? Going to a costume party?
Quit busting my balls.
Look, meet Esteban.
How's it look? Good?
Good.
I'm meeting Sergio at his house soon.
What about Manuela?
Manuela is spending the night at the hospital with her mom.
I have free rein to check her whole house.
I hope to find something that confirms my theory.
I'm sure Manuela's hiding something, and I'm going to find out what.
One other thing.
Don't turn gay on me now.
Fuck off.
I'm just messing with you. Take care.
- Give me a call. - Will do. I'll call you soon.
All right.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
[grunts]
My feet are killing me.
I really hurt myself.
We made about 300 pesos. See?
Here's your share.
Is this enough to get shoes?
Yeah, at the store.
Just don't pick out expensive ones.
[whistles]
I'll be right back.
Get over here.
How's it going?
Here's the money...
You got all of it? Do you?
Give it all to me.
[boy] It's all there.
[man] If it's not, you're dead meat.
I know that.
You sure?
I'm sure. There's everything.
Who's that?
My friend.
Ask Mrs. Mercedes if she can work with me.
Talking on the job? Nice.
Get to work. We need the money.
- I'm not talking. - We need the money! Get!
- I'm not talking. - Move!
Why'd you give him your share?
I only gave him Mrs. Mercedes' share.
So we'll meet tomorrow at 9 AM.
Don't be late because morning is when we get the most customers.
- Okay? - You're leaving?
Yeah.
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
Bye.
[siren wailing]
[grunts]
MALAGA, SPAIN
You okay, Sheila?
Yes.
I just always had a hunch that one day
I'd go to the Americas, where I'd hit the big time.
I never thought it'd be like this.
I'm still a bit sentimental.
What's important is what I told you.
I'd go to the ends of the earth for you.
We'll get your daughter back, you'll see.
Who knows?
Maybe I'll like it in Mexico and end up living there.
You're going to find out for yourself now
why I didn't care that you called me South American.
Mexico is in North America.
You and your geography.
How are you, sir?
May I have some tacos al pastor, please?
Why are you following me?
I don't have anywhere to go, and I don't know anyone.
I don't know the city.
Are you hungry, Sofia?
I haven't eaten since last night.
Another one, please.
Thank you.
It's good.
I call window seat!
Fine, but we're switching when we're halfway there.
One at a time up the stairs.
Did you hurt yourself?
[Ahmed] Yes.
[Sheila] You're on my seat belt.
Passports, please.
[indistinct radio chattering]
Yours?
Thank you.
Passports, please.
Thank you.
It's not a good picture, sir.
A bad copy of the original.
But you have to admit it's a pretty name.
Grandma gave it to me.
Thank you.
Passports?
Thank you.
Passport?
Don't look so down. They'll catch on to us.
Smile.
[man] Thank you very much. Passport.
Passports? Thanks.
And yours?
Miss.
Thank you.
Ladies and gentlemen, you've been cleared for departure.
Have a nice trip.
Long live Mexico, motherfuckers!
[Conejo] We did it!
Fasten your seat belts.
[indistinct chatter]
Thank you very much.
[sighs]
Oh, God.
I needed that.
Simon!
I know your name's Simon.
Over here, simon means yes.
How do you say no?
No, nope, no way, nah, ixnay.
Ixnay? How weird!
In Italy, no is non, and yes is...
I don't know what you're saying!
[Sofia] Forget it.
Take me to an internet cafe instead.
How much per hour to log on?
Log on?
I have to Google something.
You say a lot of weird stuff, Sofia.
Okay, forget it.
Just come with me to find an internet cafe.
Okay.
[brakes screeching]
Sofia!
Thank you.
We have 15 minutes.
What do you look for on there?
I want to know if everything they're saying about my mother is true.
Is your mom famous?
I didn't think so, but now I'm going to learn the truth.
TERESA MENDOZA CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
THE PARTY WAS ORGANIZED AND HOSTED
BY CELEBRITY PATY O'FARRELL IN HER GORGEOUS MARBELLA MANSION.
Who's that woman there?
TERESA MENDOZA, THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, SURVIVES ATTACK
TERESA MENDOZA, MOST WANTED DRUG TRAFFICKER
I'm going to tell you about an enigmatic woman
who lives in Marbella.
She's classy and has a vast fortune.
Her real name is Teresa Mendoza,
who I've nicknamed the Queen of the South.
[woman on TV] Who's the attractive man kissing her?
[man on TV] Don't you recognize him?
It's Teo, the fair-haired boy of the Aljarafes of Jerez.
[woman on TV] A millionaire?
[man on TV] I'd say he's known because of his name, not his bank accounts.
The real millionaire is the Mexican.
He was my father.
He was my dad.
He was my daddy.
TERESA MENDOZA ON THE RUN
AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF MURDERING TEO ALJARAFE
[boy] Time's up.
I'll buy more time so you can keep going.
No, Simon. It's fine.
I saw what I came to see, but I have to make a call first.
I'll ask. Maybe we have enough.
IN THE NEXT EPISODE...
[gunshots]
I wanted to talk to you about Teo's third daughter,
about custody of my granddaughter.
[Lupo] There she is.
I know where you are, kid.
[Sofia] I know everything.
Your name's not Maria Dantes. It's Teresa Mendoza.
I also know you killed my father.