TV series · 2016 · USA Network
Is Queen of the South based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Queen of the South is based on the book The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (2011).
The TV series premiered in 2016 on USA Network.
The book behind Queen of the South
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
- La Reina del Sur (TV, 2011)
Common questions
Is Queen of the South based on a book?
Yes. Queen of the South is based on the book The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (2011).
Who wrote the book Queen of the South 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)