Robotlast year, USA continues to add grittier shows to its roster with its latest genre fare.
This year itsQueen of the South, aNarcos-esque drama about the rise (and fall?)
of drug lord Teresa Mendoza.
Credit: Eniac Martinez/USA Network
Piloto starts off in the future, with Teresa at the height of her powers.
Thats one way to kick off your pilot!
Aww, love at first assault.
Things between Teresa and Guero get hot and heavy quickly.
They spend the night out with Gueros friend Brenda and her man, a drug runner just like Guero.
This is where the exposition gets really heavy.
Apparently his wife, who helped build this empire, isnt too happy about it.
He also gives her a phone with simple instructions: If it ever rings, it means hes dead.
NEXT: Shots fired
Because this is a pilot, that getaway bag comes in handy sooner than expected.
Guero is dead and she needs to leaveright now.
She grabs her bag and takes off.
Apparently he and Guero were skimming from their own boss.
Before long though the two men who killed Guero and Brendas husband find Teresa.
Teresa focuses on the stairs behind her and sees golden high heels walking down them.
So, Teresa grabs a gun from the floor and shoots her assailant in the head.
As it turns out, Don Vargas isnt so reliable.
After reluctantly asking if she has money and a passport, he agrees to help her get away.
She knows something is up; plans have changed and Don Vargas isnt going to help her.
So Teresa grabs a gun from the front seat and waits to make her move.
That move means shooting the driver in the head, causing the car to crash.
Don Vargas begs for her help in escaping the wreckage, but Teresa knows better.
She grabs the bag and notebook and begins to wander on her own.
Not everything is as it seems though.
This woman, if nothing else, is extremely resourceful.
And guess whos the next to walk in?
Camila Vargas, the wife of Don Vargas, whos officially kept ahold on her empire.
Shes running the operation here and shes not stupid.
She takes the broken glass out of Teresas hand, even comforting her and making her feel somewhat safe.
Will Camila bring Teresa into the fold?
Will Teresa make an escape and start her own thing?
How do we get to the point where Teresa ends up shot?
We dont know yet.
All we know, as the episode comes to a close, is that Teresa isnt home anymore.
Camila informs Teresa that shes in Dallas, Texas, the home of Camilas expanding empire.
Future Teresa pops up one more time, assuring her that shes going to like it here.
Now were ready for the rise of Teresa.
Bring on episode 2.
