Queen of the South season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Teresa Mendoza, from poverty in Mexico to power, narrates her rise as a drug empire leader. Her journey intertwines with love interest Güero, a drug runner, and friends Brenda and Chino. Attending a cartel Christmas party, she senses tension between cartel head Don Epifanio and his wife Camila. After Güero's death, Teresa flees with Brenda, killing a cartel member in self-defense. She seeks help from Don Epifanio using a crucial notebook but ultimately escapes to America alone, where she encounters Camila, hinting at future challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Teresa Mendoza?
Teresa Mendoza is the leader of the biggest drug empire in the Western hemisphere.
Where is Teresa Mendoza from?
Teresa Mendoza is from Mexico.
Who is Güero?
Güero is a Chicano from Texas and Teresa's love interest, involved in the drug trade.
What is Teresa's relationship with Brenda and Chino?
Brenda and Chino are Teresa's friends; Chino is Güero's cousin.
What is the significance of Don Epifanio in the story?
Don Epifanio is the head of the cartel and Güero's godfather, with political ambitions.
How does Teresa get involved in the drug trade?
Teresa joins Güero, Brenda, and Chino after losing her job.
What happens to Güero?
Güero is killed, leading Teresa to flee for her life.
How does Teresa escape after Güero's death?
Teresa escapes with Brenda and her son Tony after Güero's death.
Who is Gato in the story?
Gato is a cartel member who captures and threatens Teresa.
What does Teresa do to Gato?
Teresa kills Gato in self-defense during her captivity.
Why does Teresa seek Don Epifanio's help?
Teresa seeks Don Epifanio's help to escape the cartel, using Güero's notebook as leverage.
What is the outcome of Teresa's meeting with Don Epifanio?
Don Epifanio agrees to help Teresa, but she ultimately leaves him behind to escape to America.
Where does Teresa go after escaping Mexico?
Teresa goes to Dallas, Texas, in America.
How does Teresa's arrival in America connect to her past?
Teresa encounters Camila in America, linking her to her past with the cartel.
What does Teresa's journey to America signify?
Teresa's journey to America signifies the beginning of a new chapter in her life, away from her past in the cartel.