: Expanding her international reach, Teresa enters a partnership with Oksana Volkova , a dealer with ties to the Russian mob in New York City, signaling a new scale for her operations. Key Plot Developments
: Teresa successfully extends her smuggling operations across New Orleans, Miami, and eventually toward New York City.
Draft Paper: Queen of the South – Season 4 Analysis Introduction
: The season concludes with a major cliffhanger as a wounded James Valdez reappears, warning Teresa that a "kill team" is coming for her. Major Themes
: Teresa’s attempt to present herself as a legitimate business owner is constantly undermined by the violent demands of her trade.

