Audiences who love a good gangster drama and are on the hunt for a new TV series, should look no further than one streaming now on Netflix.
This comes after others have watched a “masterpiece” crime period drama, a classic Hollywood movie and a series described as Netflix’s “best” show.
Although there are many films and TV shows within the genre, many on IMDb have showered on title with huge praise.
One person posted on the site in their 9/10 review that it was an “incredible thriller” and they went to say: “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.
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“This show is so much better than I thought it would be and has only gotten better throughout the seasons!”
The show has received strong reviews from fans on IMDb(Image: SHOWTIME)
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A second user explained in their 9/10: “I love Breaking Bad, Fargo, True Detective, Happy Valley, Sherlock and other quality shows that are similar. This show is no Breaking Bad, but it is enjoyable!”
They went on to say: “The episodes move quickly and so far, I’m blue at the end that I have to wait another week to see what happens next. The acting is solid, the script is good so far, and if they can keep it up this will be a great show for the long run! I hope it stays around!”
A third gave 10/10 and titled their review: “I love this show !!!” and went on to elaborate: “If you don’t like mafia type movies this show isn’t for you ! I Would definitely recommend watching it !!”
Another 10/10 review was titled: “Mind blowing! The most engrossing series.” The reviewers went on to say: “This is not you everyday series on cartels. Honestly, I don’t like cartel stories much. But the script, characters, acting and everything that matter is perfect. Most importantly, The ending is such that it will leave you with a peaceful smile [sic].”
A third 10/10 review was titled: “It’s addicting” and the reviewer noted: “This show is full of suspense, drama, good scenes, good acting & the storyline is top of the line!!”
The drama has been a hit on streaming service Netflix (Image: SHOWTIME)
Yet another person said in their review: “I found this bu accident and I’m glad I did. Great show w awesome actors! [sic].”
Queen of the South was based on a Spanish-language telelnovela La Reina del Sur, which in turn was based on the novel The Queen of the South by Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
The book followed impoverished Mexican woman Teresa Mendoza (played by Alice Braga), who was left fleeing for her life after a cartel murdered her boyfriend.
Teresa ended up in America, where she became a drug queenpin and sought to avenge her lover’s death, facing my dangers in her new role.
Along with Brazilian star Braga, Queen of the South also featured Peter Gadiot, Veronica Falcón, Hemky Madera, Joaquim de Almeida, Justina Machado, and Molly Burnett.
While the both shows were a success, the original novel has also received much praise on Amazon Books.
The gangster drama is full of twists(Image: SHOWTIME)
One person gave the book 5/5 stars and hailed it a “great read”. The explained: “The big plus for me was that having now read the book Alice Braga who played the part of Teressa Mendoza, the anti hero, was a perfect interpretation of the character depicted in the book. A great, well written book [sic].”
A second 5/5 review read: “A great novel that I’ve now read twice. The plot is gripping; a real page turner.
The characters are flawed and believable. And the locations – Mexico, North Africa and Southern Spain – come alive to this UK reader who has never visited any of them.” The reader also revealed they enjoyed the novel so much that they read it twice.
A third top-rated review praised is as an “enjoyable read” and the reader commented: “A look into drug cartels around the world written as a rollicking story. I didn’t want to put it down.”
Queen of the South is streaming on Netflix now
