In the Season 3 premiere, "La Ermitaña," Teresa Mendoza initiates her drug empire in Malta, facing an assassination attempt before being rescued by James Valdez. The subsequent plotline focuses on her maneuvering through complex alliances and threats against Camila Vargas in Mexico. For a detailed breakdown of the episode, visit the Queen of the South Wiki . "Queen of the South" La Ermitaña (TV Episode 2018) - IMDb