The finale picks up after the shocking cliffhanger where James Valdez seemingly kills Teresa.
Pote reunites with Kelly Anne and their daughter, Lena, at a secluded beach house. The final scene shows the whole "family"—Teresa, James, Pote, Kelly Anne, and Lena—living a quiet, safe life together. Cast and Crew Queen of the South Season 5 - Episode 10
It is revealed through flashbacks that Teresa, James, and Pote faked her death to escape the drug business and Devon Finch's pursuit. They bribed morgue officials to substitute a fake body for cremation, allowing Teresa to escape on a boat she had on standby for years. The finale picks up after the shocking cliffhanger