Here is everything you should know about Dark Winds Season 2’s release date and cast
After an impressively-acclaimed debut season, Dark Winds is back for another run on Netflix. Based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn and Chee novels, Graham Roland (Jack Ryan) and John Wirth (Hell on Wheels, Hap and Leonard) serve as key creatives; its executive producers include George R.R. Martin and Robert Redford.
Leaphorn & Chee
Dark Winds’ latest episode premiered Sunday, August 6 and can be streamed via AMC+.
Dark Winds has enjoyed immense success during its inaugural season and was recently renewed for more. Co-created by Graham Roland and based on Tony Hillerman’s novel series, this period neo-noir explores various forms of evil present within the Navajo Nation.
Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon will reprise their roles of Joe Leaphorn, a Navajo tribal police lieutenant, and Jim Chee, his partner in investigating two major crimes that coincide. As their investigations converge, however, they must confront their spiritual beliefs as part of a crucial mission to discover who committed both crimes.
Jessica Matten will reprise her role of Bernadette Manuelito, an intelligent and resourceful Navajo police sergeant; Joseph Runningfox will play Henry Leaphorn (Joe’s father); while Nicholas Logan from Longmire and Creepshow returns as Colton Wolf. Directors Chris Eyre and Sanford Bookstaver return, with Paul Elliott known for his cinematographic skills on No Country for Old Men and House of Cards returning as cinematographer for filming duties.
| Release Date | Notable Cast Members |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2023 | – Zahn McClarnon as Lt. Joe Leaphorn |
| – Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee | |
| – Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito | |
| – Joseph Runningfox as Henry Leaphorn | |
| – Jeri Ryan as Rosemary Vines | |
| – Nicholas Logan as Colton Wolf | |
| – Graham Roland (Creator and Producer) | |
| – John Wirth (Co-Creator) | |
| – George R.R. Martin (Executive Producer) | |
| – Robert Redford (Executive Producer) |
Colton Wolf
With AMC+ offering all episodes from Dark Winds’ inaugural season already streaming live, viewers can catch up with all episodes before its new season premieres on February 11th. This show blends investigative drama, thriller, and Western genres for an engaging viewer experience; its impressive cast includes Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon Rainn Wilson and Jeremiah Bitsui to name just a few.
The premiere season of this popular series earned universal acclaim and earned an unprecedented 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels written by Graham Roland, and featuring Zahn McClarnon as Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee respectively.
This season, the duo will investigate cases that test their beliefs and relationships with others. Their inaugural episode is called Na’nilkaadii and revolves around investigating an individual associated with a cult.
Bernadette Manuelito
Red River Metis-Cree descent, this actress has spoken out against the unique challenges facing Native women in Hollywood. As an advocate for the Navajo Nation and her culture, she has worked to find mainstream acting roles that represent both of them.
Dark Winds was met with tremendous critical and public acclaim at its season debut. Boasting an amazing cast and engaging storyline that blends witchcraft, detective work, and psychological suspense into one exciting series, Dark Winds keeps audiences wanting more! It truly delivers on its promise as an entertaining television experience that keeps audiences wanting more!
Zahn McClarnon plays Joe Leaphorn, a Navajo tribal police lieutenant; Kiowa Gordon as FBI Agent Jim Chee; Deanna Allison portrays Emma Leaphorn; Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) portrays Rosemary Vines; Nicholas Logan plays Colton Wolf. Graham Roland created and produced this series through Gracie Films and Graham Roland Productions based on Tony Hillerman books.
Jeri Ryan
Star Trek: Voyager actress Jeri Ryan has joined Dark Winds season 2 cast as Rosemary Vines, a newly introduced character this season. She will join A Martinez (Longmire and Days of Our Lives), Joseph Runningfox from The Politician and Nicholas Logan from Dopestick as recurring cast members.
Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn and Chee books inspired this neo-noir Western series which received critical acclaim during its inaugural season, earning 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, earning 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and recently being renewed with six episodes for Season Two by Graham Roland (who also wrote Longmire pilot pilot).
This gritty Western drama follows Navajo police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, as they navigate between their jobs, spiritual beliefs and investigating a double homicide case. This show mixes elements from investigative drama, thriller and Western genres to offer viewers an unforgettable viewing experience.
Jeremiah Bitsui
Dark Winds season two premiered on AMC+ on July 30, and can be watched across America, Canada and Australia; if you wish to watch outside these areas you will require a VPN service provider.
AMC’s hit series based on Tony Hillerman’s books was met with critical acclaim when its debut season premiered, receiving widespread critical acclaim. A period thriller that marries drama, suspense and cultural intrigue; Zahn McClarnon stars as Lt. Joe Leaphorn while Kiowa Gordon takes the role of Jim Chee.
Cast also includes A Martinez from Longmire and Days of Our Lives as Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena; Joseph Runningfox (The Politician, Valley of the Gods) as Henry Leaphorn; Jeremiah Bitsui is part of this cast as James Tso Hoski, an obscure Navajo priest; the show was created by Graham Roland who has written for other shows including Jack Ryan and Fringe.
Eugene Brave Rock
Dark Winds is an immersive Western and thriller drama worth seeing for fans of both genres. The series follows Navajo Tribal Police officers as they navigate between justice and their spiritual beliefs when investigating complex cases, earning rave reviews during its inaugural season and being renewed for another.
This series stars Zahn McClarnon as Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, two characters adapted from Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn and Chee book series.
Jessica Matten stars as Bernadette Manuelito, Deanna Allison as Emma Leaphorn, and Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager and Bosch) as Rosemary Vines in the new season, which premiered August 6, 2023 and can be streamed via AMC+, traditional cable providers such as Comcast or Philo TV/Sling TV – AMC also released a trailer of this season, showing it is going much darker than before.
