Shows similar to Queen of the South

This acclaimed series follows high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturing drug dealer Walter White. Viewers drawn to Queen of the South for its tense drama and moral ambiguities will be captivated by Breaking Bad's intense storytelling and character development.

Ozark delves into the life of financial planner Marty Byrde who relocates his family to the Ozarks to launder money for a drug cartel. The show's dark atmosphere and focus on cartel dynamics make it a must-watch for those who appreciate Queen of the South's crime and suspense elements.

Set in 1980s Los Angeles, Snowfall chronicles the first crack epidemic and its impact on the culture of the city. Fans of Queen of the South will appreciate Snowfall's exploration of the rise of a drug cartel and its gritty portrayal of the drug trade.

Narcos is a gritty chronicle of the life of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and the Medellín drug cartel. Fans of Queen of the South's exploration of the drug trade and complex antiheroes will find similar themes of power, corruption, and survival in Narcos.

Power showcases the life of James 'Ghost' St. Patrick, who strives to leave his role as a drug lord for a legitimate life. Those who are enamored with the struggle for power and complex character relationships in Queen of the South should enjoy Power’s similar themes.

This Spanish-language show dives into the origins of Teresa Mendoza and her climb to becoming the most powerful drug trafficker in Spain. Sharing the main character's name with Queen of the South, La Reina del Sur offers a similar storyline and is actually the source material for the former.

This Italian series about the Camorra crime syndicate in Naples provides an inside look at the brutal world of the Neapolitan mafia. Viewers who enjoy the gritty depiction of crime and power struggles in Queen of the South might find Gomorrah's rendering of the mafia underworld riveting.