Dark Winds
Dark Winds made its debut last year to great fanfare, garnering 100% on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season. Based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels, Graham Roland created and stars Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon in this television adaptation of Tony Hillerman’s stories. Dark Winds Season 2 was first aired on Sunday, July 30 on AMC+/AMCNeverland.
This season, the duo is back working two cases together while welcoming new cast members – Nicholas Logan (Dopestick) and Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Picard, Bosch) into their ranks.
Dark Winds has quickly become one of AMC’s breakout hits thanks to its captivating storyline, exciting action sequences, and breathtaking landscapes. Receiving 10/10 Rotten Tomatoes reviews upon its debut season premiere and being renewed for another entertainment season (starring Zahn McClarnon & Kiowa Gordon as Joe Leaphorn & Jim Chee from Tony Hillerman’s best-selling Leaphorn & Chee novels).
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Dark Winds |
| Season 1 Reception | Garnered 100% on Rotten Tomatoes |
| Adaptation | Based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels |
| Cast | Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Nicholas Logan, Jeri Ryan, A Martinez, and more |
| Season 2 Trailer | Released by AMC |
| AMC’s Breakout Hit | Received critical acclaim and renewed for Season 2 |
| Season 2 Plot | Continuation of Season 1 with investigations by Leaphorn and Chee |
| Season 2 Premiere | Sunday, July 30 on AMC+/AMCNeverland |
| Show’s Creators | Graham Roland and John Wirth |
| Zahn McClarnon | Stars as Joe Leaphorn |
| Kiowa Gordon | Stars as Jim Chee |
| A Martinez | Joins the cast |
| Jeri Ryan | Joins the cast |
| Jessica Matten | Returns as Bernadette Manuelito |
| Season 2 Episodes | Six episodes |
| Viewing Options | Available on AMC and AMC+ |
| Showrunner | John Wirth |
| Executive Producers | Graham Roland and John Wirth |
Season 2 of Leaphorn promises even more riveting drama, following on where season 1 left off with Leaphorn laying to rest his son’s murder. According to its new trailer, season two appears to pick up where season one ended.
On May 13, AMC unveiled a teaser trailer for Dark Winds which teases of an even more intense and dramatic season ahead. The short clip depicts Leaphorn attempting to fight back after attacks against him and his aides and vowing to uncover the truth. Season two premieres Sunday July 30 on AMC+/AMCNeverland; episodes air weekly until then. Graham Roland (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan/Almost Human/Fringe) serves as creator/executive producer while John Wirth (Hell on Wheels/Hap and Leonard) serves as showrunner/creator/executive producer/executive Producer/Executive Producer with John Wirth serving as Showrunner/Executive Producer/Executive producer/showrunner respectively
Zahn McClarnon has quickly established himself at the top of Hollywood’s Native American acting scene with his performance as Joe Leaphorn on AMC’s 1970s-set dark mystery series based on Tony Hillerman books, earning critical acclaim and rating success alike.
Dark Winds’ first season follows Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe as he investigates a series of seemingly unrelated crimes committed within his Navajo Nation community. Joe soon realizes that as he gets closer to uncovering the truth, his beliefs and relationships with colleagues become tested.
Black Hole Sun can now be watched online via AMC+ and will air each Sunday night. It marks Joe and Jim’s return to their search for justice in an environment filled with crime but lacking true redress, as well as unveiling hidden truths from years past. Their quest will test both friendship and loyalty between themselves – but ultimately will bring justice for all.
Dark Winds has earned critical acclaim and was nominated for a Saturn Award, thanks to its first season. This period neo-noir series examines various forms of evil found in 1970s Navajo Nation. Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon star as Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee respectively in this show.
Leaphorn will seek justice for his son’s murder while Chee investigates a mysterious desert cult, while A Martinez (Longmire) plays Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena; Joseph Runningfox from The Politician will play Henry Leaphorn; Jeri Ryan will portray Rosemary Vines; Nicholas Logan will make an appearance as Colton Wolf (Dopesick and Creepshow).
Dark Winds returns on AMC Sunday evening at 9 pm ET/PT! Catch up with season one on AMC+ by watching this trailer; it is sure to leave you breathless. For more information about this series visit the official website or follow on social media: Twitter or Facebook
Dark Winds was met with widespread critical acclaim during its debut season and earned a 100% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes; no wonder then, that this period neo-noir series is back for season two based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels; Graham Roland (Fringe, Hap and Leonard) and John Wirth (Hell on Wheels, Longmire) serve as key creative forces on set.
Joe and Jim are brought in this season to investigate an apparent series of unconnected crimes committed against Kayenta residents who depend on them, apparently by someone known as Colton Wolf (Bernadette Manuelito, Sergeant Emma Leaphorn, Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena and new character A Martinez from Days of Our Lives). With assistance from Bernadette Manuelito and Sgt Emma Leaphorn as well as Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena as well as newcomer A Martinez (Longmire Days of Our Lives), they endeavor to discover Colton Wolf’s truth.
Dark Winds premieres every Sunday night on AMC, which can be found on most traditional cable providers as well as live streaming services like Sling TV and YouTube TV. Episodes may also be made available via AMC+ (an add-on available with many pay TV subscriptions), several days prior to broadcast debut.
Jeri Ryan, best known for her portrayal of Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager, will join Dark Winds as well. Her character will play an integral part of both investigations Leaphorn and Chee are involved with.
Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon return as Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, while Jessica Matten (Bernadette Manuelito in Season 1) returns. With Ryan’s addition, it shows the producers believe in her talents and are willing to invest in them.
Dark Winds’ second season will consist of six episodes. It will air on AMC and will also be made available through AMC+, which is available through traditional TV providers like Comcast as well as live streaming services such as Philo TV and Sling TV. John Wirth (Hell on Wheels, Hap and Leonard) will serve as showrunner while Graham Roland who co-wrote Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is an executive producer on this series as well as having written for various shows such as The Returned, Almost Human and Fringe is also an executive producer on Dark Winds.
Dark Winds Season 2 promises to be an exhilarating continuation of its acclaimed first season, with a stellar cast and intense investigations. Fans can’t wait to dive back into the world of Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee on July 30th.