USA has today announced that the upcoming fifth season of the original drama series Queen of the South will be its last. The cable channel has also announced a premiere date for the final season.
The 10-episode fifth and final season will premiere on Wednesday, April 7 at 10/9c.
The drama stars Alice Braga, Peter Gadiot, Hemky Madera, David Andrews, Molly Burnett and Alfonso Herrera.
Dailyn Rodriguez, Ben Lobato and David Friendly executive produce the drama. 20th Television and Universal Content Productions produce.
"We could not be prouder of our entire cast and crew that joined us on this magnificent journey," said Rodriguez, Lobato and Friendly. "Queen of the South began shooting in Mexico City, brought us to faraway places like Malta and Colombia and finally landed in New Orleans. We cannot wait to share the explosive final season with our devoted fans. And, of course, we could not have made this show without the talented and tireless Alice Braga, who brought our queen to life."