Dark Winds season three is on the way and viewers are already wondering what the future holds for AMC’s neo-noir psychological western. Dark Winds adapts Tony Hillerman Leaphorn and Chee novels that focus on the Navajo County tribal police. Premiering on AMC in 2022, the first two chapters have already attracted a dedicated following. The Season 2 finale saw veteran officer Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) bring justice to BJ Vines (John Diehl), the man responsible for his son’s death – an explosive ending that left the door open for Dark Winds season 3.
When the release date arrives, Dark Winds The third season will pick up where the hugely successful second season left off. The second season of Dark Winds saw a 146% increase in viewership compared to the first (through Variety), and both AMC and the cast, crew and creative team of Dark Winds I plan to continue. Dark Winds season three is on the way, and while there aren’t many concrete details about the story yet, there are already some hints about what’s next for Leaphorn, Chee, Bernadette, and the rest of the Navajo reservation.
Dark Winds Season 3 Latest News
A release date and trailer are revealed
Leaphorn himself tries to adjust to the dark extremes he must bend to preserve law and order.
While news has been scarce during the show’s offseason, the latest news reveals the release date and trailer for Dark Winds season 3. Serving the dual purpose of teasing the new season and revealing when it will arrive, AMC has released the first briefing provocation for the series, which is narrated by Leaphorn. The short clip shows several dramatic sequences, including car accidents and attempted murders.while Leaphorn himself tries to adjust to the dark extremes he must bend to preserve law and order. The 8-episode third season is currently scheduled to arrive on March 9, 2025.
Dark Winds Season 3 Release Date
Neo-Western returns in March 2025
Executive producer Chris Eyre, who also directed the season 2 finale, believes there are still many stories to tell.
Dark Winds was renewed for Season 3, several weeks after the Season 2 finale. This was welcome news, especially as many involved in the show made it clear that the story wasn’t over. Executive producer Chris Eyre, who also directed the season 2 finale, believes there are still many stories to tell. “I don’t feel like we’ve hit our stride with this series” said Eyre TV line at the beginning of that same month. He noted that Hillerman’s source material is made up of an impressive 18 volumes, meaning there’s a lot to draw from when it comes to Leaphorn and Chee.
While news was a little slow during the show’s offseason, it was eventually revealed that the dark neo-Western will return. March 9, 2025. The third edition will consist of 8 episodes that will air weekly on AMC. That’s it two more than in previous seasonswhich featured only 6 episodes each. No reason for the show’s expansion was given, but it implies that Season 3’s story will be supersized.
Dark Winds Season 3 Cast
The new and returning faces of season 3
The cast of Dark Winds season 3 has been widely revealed, and it’s no surprise that the main trio will be back to reprise their roles after season 2’s shocking ending. Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon will reprise their roles as Joe Leaphorn and Jim Cheewith Jessica Matten once again returning as Bernadette. A number of new guest stars were also revealed for season 2, including Jenna Elfman as FBI agent Sylvia Washington and Bruce Greenwood as a character named Tom Spenser. Details about the new guest stars are scarce, and it’s not yet clear how they will fit into the story.
The confirmed cast of Dark Winds season 3 includes:
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Zahn McClarnon |
Joe Leaphorn |
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Kiowa Gordon |
Jim Chee |
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Jessica Matten |
Bernadette |
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Jenna Elfman |
FBI Agent Sylvia Chase |
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Bruce Greenwood |
Tom Spenser |
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Raoul Max Trujillo |
Move |
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Tonantzin Carmelo |
Border Agent Eleanda Garza |
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Alex Meraz |
Border agent Ivan Muños |
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Terry Serpico |
Border Patrol Senior Chief Ed Henry |
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Derek Hinkey |
Shorty Bowlegs |
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Phil Burke |
Michael Halsey |
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Christopher Heyerdahl |
Dr. |
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Dark Winds Season 3 Story
Leaphorn and Chee investigate a disappearance
Even though the act brought Leaphorn some much-needed catharsis regarding her son’s death, it’s clear that the past is never truly buried in this psychological thriller.
AMC revealed the plot of the upcoming third season of Dark Winds and offers a tantalizing mystery. Set six months after the end of Season 2, the new season will follow Leaphorn and Chee as they investigate the disappearance of two boys with almost no evidence to help them. Meanwhile, Bernadette tries to find a place for herself at the Border Patrol Agency, but uncovers a conspiracy involving trafficking.
These developments will be important Dark Winds third season, but they are far from the only expected plot threads. Although the Dark Winds The Season 2 finale, ‘Hózhó náhásdlįį’, finds Leaphorn facing a crucial moral dilemma head-on, but it doesn’t tie up all of the series’ loose threads. Dark Winds The season 2 finale saw Leaphorn killing Vines – albeit indirectly – which will likely complicate her character moving forward. Even though the act brought Leaphorn some much-needed catharsis regarding her son’s death, it’s clear that the past is never truly buried in this psychological thriller.
Dark Winds Season 3 Trailer
Watch the teaser below
In anticipation of the show’s March 2025 release date, AMC released a brief provocation to Dark Winds Season 3 in November 2024. The teaser, which mainly serves to reveal the release date, is narrated by Leaphorn as several scenes of violence unfold in the show’s noir Western setting. The narration shows Leaphorn struggling with his own morals as he must do everything unethical to protect what he considers justice.