Dark Winds Season 2 ended on September 3, 2023, leaving viewers wondering if there will be a Season 3.
The second season of this psychological thriller features Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn, Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito, Deanna Allison as Emma Leaphorn and Nicholas Logan as Colton Wolf.
Created by Graham Roland, the series is set in 1971 on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, where Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police investigates a series of seemingly unrelated crimes that unearth painful memories from his past.
Dark Winds premiered on AMC and AMC+ in June 2022, with a Season 2 renewal announced shortly after. The burning question remains: Will Dark Winds return for Season 3?
AMC has officially renewed the series for a third season, ending speculation about its fate. Dark Winds Season 3 is now confirmed, with an expected premiere date in early 2025, as reported by Deadline. The delay is attributed to ongoing strikes by writers and actors in the industry.
The show is based on the Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman, which consists of 18 novels. Anne Hillerman, the author's daughter, has also contributed five books to the series. This substantial source material ensures that there is plenty of material to continue the detective and Navajo police drama, as confirmed by Eyre in the interview.
Is Dark Winds season 3 confirmed?
Yes, AMC has officially renewed Dark Winds for Season 3. It's not canceled, and the new season is expected to premiere in early 2025.
What is the source material for Dark Winds?
Dark Winds is based on the Leaphorn &