“Dark Winds”
is an American psychological thriller series on AMC and AMC+, created by Graham Roland and based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels. Set in the 1970s on the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley, it follows Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and his deputy Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate a series of crimes, starting with a double murder. The show blends noir and Western elements, exploring their personal demons and spiritual challenges amid a backdrop of stunning desert landscapes. Featuring a predominantly Native American cast and writing team, it premiered on June 12, 2022, with its third season airing March 9, 2025, and a fourth season confirmed.
