Dark Winds
TV Series2022–present · 2 seasons · 12 episodes · Returning

Dark Winds

Taste attributes: crimedramamysteryslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricateenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seems

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"Where the law ends ... vengeance begins."

Boxlist takeA serious crime series that is smart, fresh and intimate. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Taste details

Quality rating

7.5 /10

TMDB · 83 votes

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Where to watch

Streaming data: JustWatch

Seasons

Season 2

· 2023 · 6 episodesTrailer for Season 2 (YouTube) ↗

Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee find themselves in the high desert of Navajo Country chasing a killer who's turned his sights on them to protect a secret that rips open old wounds and challenges Leaphorn's moral and professional code. With the help of Sgt. Manuelito and Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena, Leaphorn and Chee must thwart their would-be assassin and restore balance not only to their own lives but to the reservation that depends on them.

Episodes (6)
  1. 1Na'niłkaadii30 Jul 2023

    Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn investigates the death of a man involved in a mysterious cult, while Jim Chee, moonlighting as a PI, works a case of his own. When their investigations collide, Leaphorn and Chee find themselves in grave danger.

  2. 2Wonders of the Unknown6 Aug 2023

    Leaphorn explores personal ties to an increasingly mysterious case. Chee is questioned by a reluctant Sgt. Manuelito. The discovery of a body sends Leaphorn and Manuelito in pursuit of a child in danger.

  3. 3Antigonish13 Aug 2023

    After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own. Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff’s department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.

  4. 4The March20 Aug 2023

    Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect. Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss. Seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.

  5. 5Black Hole Sun27 Aug 2023

    With his suspect in custody, Leaphorn races against the clock to get a confession, while Chee goes under cover at the cult that ties their investigations together. Manuelito counsels a teenager nervous about the draft.

  6. 6Hózhó náhásdlįį3 Sep 2023

    Leaphorn and Chee discover evidence that connects their cases, only for Leaphorn to realize justice won’t be easily served. Manuelito prepares for a big life change.

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What lines up

  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
  • Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

complex relationshipfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seems

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Zahn McClarnonKiowa GordonJessica MattenDeanna AllisonElva Guerra

Details

Genre
Crime
Year
2022
Status
Returning
Studio
AMC Studios
Taste scores
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