As a seasoned movie critic with a soft spot for crime dramas and a penchant for Latin American narratives, I must say that the ending of Queen of the South was a breath of fresh air. Unlike other antiheroes who succumb to their dark destinies, Teresa Mendoza, brilliantly portrayed by Alice Braga, gets a chance at redemption – and survival.
This article contains spoilers for the USA Network show Queen of the South.
As a movie reviewer looking back on the gripping series “Queen of the South,” I must say that its finale, which aired in June 2021, left many viewers with unanswered questions. Fortunately, we now have some valuable insights into the reasoning behind those final scenes from none other than producer Dailyn Rodriguez, currently working on Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer.
It was clear to me and the show’s writers alike that Teresa was fundamentally different from characters like Walter White or Michael Corleone, who were known gangsters. Given this, it seemed unfair for Teresa to meet a similar fate.
Rodriguez then commented, ‘When we concluded this was someone who transitioned from a victim to a survivor, she found strength. She took charge of her life and I didn’t believe it was just to penalize her with death for actions she was forced into.’
The creative team faced not just deciding on Teresa’s fate, but also finding a genuine way to depict it without compromising audience trust, which proved to be the significant hurdle they encountered. Rodriguez expressed that due to the initial suspense about Teresa’s survival, inventing a convincing fake death was quite challenging, stating, “What’s most difficult is providing an inauthentic conclusion.
Playing with Morality & Teresa’s Mortality
The main factors behind the unique leniency shown towards Teresa were essentially rooted in morality and personal development. As Rodriguez put it, “Teresa comes to understand that those with titles and authority, such as judges, police officers, and others within the system, are often the real culprits.
Engaging in discussions about morality is something I truly enjoy and I’m grateful we had the opportunity. I believe she grapples with these moral questions immensely, but eventually reaches a point where I feel she senses if she continues, she might entirely lose her identity. Consequently, she decides it’s time to move on, choosing to step away from that path.
The final episode of “The Queen of the South” was generally liked by many viewers, but it serves as a reminder that ending a series after multiple seasons is often challenging. Many TV shows and creators, even those with the best plans and fantastic starting materials, sometimes fail to meet audience expectations or, worse, upset them, leaving everyone feeling disappointed.
By being deliberate and concentrating on aspects that kept the characters and their world consistent for all viewers, Rodriguez and the team crafted a fulfilling, deserved ending that concluded the series honestly, ensuring no one, particularly Teresa, was shortchanged. Queen of the South is currently available on Netflix. You can stream it using the link provided:
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2024-11-16 04:34