Native American AMC Drama 'Dark Winds' Returns for Season 3–And Already Has a Season 4 Renewal ...Saudi Arabia

Here's everything we know about the upcoming Season 3 of Dark Winds.

Set in the 1970s, the original season follows the FBI investigation of a bank robbery in Gallup, N.M., and the Navajo Tribal inquiry into the local murder of two Native residents. Lt. Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon), his new deputy Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), and Sgt. Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) do the heavy lifting around the reservation, which is near Monument Valley. The strange behaviors of some of the residents and the newcomers intertwine with their personal stories as the two men battle the forces of evil and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.

Is Dark Winds based on other material?

So far there are four announced seasons of Dark Winds. Two seasons have already aired with a third season set to premiere on Sunday, March 9. Filming will soon begin on the fourth season.

How do I watch Dark Winds? 

In the week leading up to the Season 3 premiere, from Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7, AMC will feature catch-up airings of the first two seasons at midnight every night as part of a “Dark Winds After Dark” programming event.

Related: What Happened to Pete on 1923?

What is Dark Winds rated?

What happens in Season 3 of Dark Winds?

Season 3 of Dark Winds picks up about six months after the events in Season 2. Leaphorn and Chee investigate the disappearance of two boys, with only an abandoned bicycle and a blood-stained patch of ground left in their wake. Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito attempts to settle into her new life 500 miles from home with the Border Patrol, but stumbles across a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications

How many episodes are there of Dark Winds? 

The first two seasons of Dark Winds had six episodes each. Seasons 3 and 4 of Dark Winds will have eight episodes each for a running total of 28 episodes.

Dark Winds Season 3 episodes

Dark Winds films in Santa Fe, New Mexico and its surrounding areas.

Related: Everything to Know About Netflix's Violent New Series American Primeval

Meet the cast of Dark Winds

Zahn McClarnon

Courtesy of AMC

Zahn McClarnon (Joe Leaphorn)

Zahn McClarnon is best known for his roles on Longmire, and the second seasons of both Fargo and Westworld. He is of Lakota and Irish ancestry. McClarnon will make his directorial debut in season 4 of Dark Winds.

Kiowa Gordon

Courtesy of AMC

Kiowa Gordon  (Jim Chee)

Gordon is best known for his role as shapeshifter Embry Call in the Twilight Saga. The German-born Gordon is of European and Hualapai, a Native tribe indigenous to Arizona. Other credits include The Red Road, Roswell, New Mexico, and Quantum Cowboys.

Jessica Matten

Courtesy of AMC

Jessica Matten (Bernadette Manuelito)

Matten is of Red River Métis and Cree heritage on her mother's side, with British-Chinese ancestry on her father's. She is a direct descendant of Cuthbert Grant, the first rebel Métis leader, known for the Battle of Seven Oaks in Canada. Matten's credits include Burden of Truth, Tribal, and Frontier.

A Martinez

Courtesy of AMC

A Martinez (Gordo Sena)

Martinez came to prominence after starring on the soap opera Santa Barbara, but this writer remembered him from a show called Whiz Kids. He later told Parade he left that show to take on the role of Cruz Castillo in Santa Barbara! Prior to landing that role, Martinez guest starred on shows like Barney Miller, The White Shadow, and Police Woman. He has since gone on to work on shows like Longmire (with McClaranon), The Rookie, and NCIS.

Deanna Allison

Courtesy of AMC

Deanna Allison (Emma Leaphorn)

Are there any notable actors in Season 3 of Dark Winds?

Yes! Check out who's joining the cast for season 3 of Dark Winds.

Jenna Elfman

Courtesy of AMC

Jenna Elfman (Agent Sylvia Washington)

Fun fact: Musician Danny Elfman is her uncle-in-law.

Jeri Ryan

Courtesy of AMC

Jeri Ryan (Rosemary Vines)

Ryan is best known for playing former Borg drone Seven of Nine on Star Trek: Voyager and reprising the role for Star Trek: Picard. Other credits include Bosch, Leverage, and Dark Skies.

Bruce Greenwood

Courtesy of AMC

Bruce Greenwood (Tom Spencer)

Related: Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti to Lead Already-Renewed Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Zahn McClarnon serves as an executive producer on the series and he'll also direct an episode in season 4. Some other notable names on the executive producer roster include Robert Redford and Game of Thrones author, George R. R. Martin.

Is there a sneak peek of Dark Winds?

Check out some images from the current season of Dark Winds

Take a look at some select images from season 3 of Dark Winds in the gallery below.

View the 37 images of this gallery on the original article

Next, Everything You Need to Know About the New Season of 1923

Hence then, the article about native american amc drama dark winds returns for season 3 and already has a season 4 renewal was published today ( Sunday 09/03/2025 - 04:31 PM ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Native American AMC Drama 'Dark Winds' Returns for Season 3–And Already Has a Season 4 Renewal )

Also on site :

• Iranian Foreign Minister spokesperson in exclusive interview discusses cause of the war and Iran’s stance
• Walmart’s 'Very Sturdy' $53 3-Piece Patio Set Is Perfect for Small-Space Entertaining
• ‘Inflationary surge’: Fed economists warn AI hype is overheating the economy whether or not the technology ever delivers