The new trailer forDark Windsseason 3 teases the stalking of the main duo ahead of the show’s return. Based on theLeaphorn & Cheebooks by Tony Hillerman, with Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon in the respective main roles of Chee and Leaphorn, the adaptation debuted in June 2022. Experiencing a jump in popularity when it was added to Netflix last year, along with several other AMC Originals,Dark Windsseason 3will pick up several months after Leaphorn sought revenge in the season 2 finale. The latest preview suggests the story could be taking a dark turn.
A new teaser trailer has been unveiled forthe eight-episodeDark Windsseason 3,which debuts March 9on AMC andAMC+. Although it runs for only about 30 seconds, the teaser packs in a lot of new information. That includes the first look at the characters played by Jenna Elfman (Fear the Walking Dead) and Bruce Greenwood (The Resident). It also hints thatLeaphorn seems particularly haunted by an unseen monster.
What Happens In The Dark Winds Season 3 Teaser
Monsters Are A Big Theme
The crime drama adaptation, which is executive produced by Robert Redford and George R. R. Martin, with John Wirth as showrunner, will try to move past Leaphorn’s quest for revenge intheDark Windsseason 2 finale. The focus will turn toLeaphorn and Chee’s efforts to investigate the disappearance of two boyseven though they have only an abandoned bicycle and some blood stains to rely on. There will also be the additions of Elfman as FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington and Greenwood as an oil baron named Tom Spenser.
How Dark Winds Season 2 Fixed Season 1’s Controversy
Dark Winds season 1 garnered some criticism for its portrayal of Navajo culture, but season 2 course-corrected in a really smart, thoughtful way.
There are other threads to look at in season 3, particularly Bernadette (Jessica Matten) trying to adjust to border life and getting caught up in a drug smuggling conspiracy. But the big theme of the teaser is that a monster seems to be haunting Leaphorn’s dreams.A shadowy creature looks to haunt the protagonist from behind a curtain, potentially pointing to the season’s supernatural elements. Leaphorn, though, seems stubborn and ready to face anything.
Our Take On The Dark Winds Teaser
It’s A Good Thing March Is Months Away
Counting the seminal author Stephen King among its supporters, the AMC showboasts a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes for both seasons and has been met with widespread critical acclaim. With only twelve episodes overall, there is still enough time to catch up on one oftheDark Windscharactersafter the latest teaser efficiently previews what audiences can expect.
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Dark Winds is a 2022 television series based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels. Set in 1970s Navajo Nation, it follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Officer Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate a double murder case. The show delves into both mysticism and the stark realities of life on a Native American reservation, balancing crime-solving with rich cultural narratives and character development.
