TV series · 2011 · Telemundo
Is La Reina del Sur based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. La Reina del Sur is based on the book The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (2011).
The TV series premiered in 2011 on Telemundo.
The book behind La Reina del Sur
The Queen of the South
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte · first published 2011 · noir fiction
Novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Other adaptations of The Queen of the South
- Queen of the South (TV, 2016)
Common questions
Is La Reina del Sur based on a book?
Yes. La Reina del Sur is based on the book The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (2011).
Who wrote the book La Reina del Sur is based on?
The Queen of the South was written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and first published in 2011.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Queen of the South before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Arturo Pérez-Reverte's books
- The Ninth Gate (film, 1999)
- Alatriste (film, 2006)
- The Man from Rome (film, 2022)