‘Queen of the South’ Set to Exit Netflix on April 7, 2026

The USA Network’s crime drama Queen of the South—which aired from June 23 2016 to June 9 2021—will leave Netflix on April 7, 2026, just three days after the deadline. All five seasons and 62 episodes will disappear from the streaming platform, prompting a rush among fans to finish the series before it vanishes.

Developed by M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller, the show adapts the Spanish‑language telenovela La Reina del Sur and the novel by Arturo Pérez‑Reverte. Starring Alice Braga as Teresa Mendoza, the series follows a Mexican woman who builds a drug empire after fleeing the murder of her boyfriend.

The departure coincides with the fifth anniversary of the show's final season premiere on USA. While the series remains available on the USA Network and other services, its removal from Netflix underscores the shifting landscape of streaming rights.

Industry analysts note that the exit may drive viewers to seek out alternative platforms that have secured licensing, reviving interest in comparable crime thrillers such as Ozark.