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Season 2 – Dark Winds

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Jul 2023

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Set in 1971 on a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley, Dark Winds follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police as he is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past. He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee. Chee, too, has old scores to settle from his youth on the reservation. Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.

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Critics Consensus

Dark Winds' sophomore season is just as captivating as its predecessor, with Zahn McClarnon reaffirming his indispensable gravitas as a leading man.

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Daniel Fienberg

The Hollywood Reporter

12/14/2023

McClarnon’s screen presence is limitless. He’s funny when required, tormented as needed and, in a show driven by its main character’s inquisitiveness, a marvel when it comes to being still yet intellectually curious.

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Ben Dowell

The Times (UK)

10/20/2023

Based on a series of mystery novels by Tony Hillerman, the drama is essentially a proud and unashamed reclamation of film (and TV) history.

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Brian Tallerico

The Playlist

08/08/2023

A-

It’s only two seasons in, but these characters and the world they inhabit feel fully realized and rich with stories to tell.

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Christian Jones

Starburst

12/26/2024

4/5

Leaphorn is a watchful combination of empathy and intelligence, constantly having to weigh up his instincts against what will be best for his people. It is a terrific, multifaceted performance.

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Diane Carson

KDHX (St. Louis)

08/07/2024

“Dark Winds” educates as it entertains, delving into a unique culture and environment.

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Kyle Mullin

Under the Radar

11/27/2023

8/10

The cast, the writing, the setting and vintage props will draw viewers into Dark Winds’ world, one where Indigenous gunslingers are finally written with the deftness they deserve.

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Angel S

@RT30507620 Mar 22

I started watching Season 1 three days ago and I’m on Season 4. It’s an awesome show I like that they put Native American folklore, their tradition and closeness of the people. The stories are great and I love the medicine woman with the sunglasses on, she’s adorable! The entire cast is very talented.

Jacob B

@RT48293763 Mar 17

Apparently, what passes for "professional criticism" today is any person with a keyboard and a website, at least for Rotten Tomatoes standards. The likes of Judith Crist, Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert are gone. In reading the "professionals" take on this series, I see no actual criticism, just a continuous stream of folks falling all over themselves with their own virtue signaling—review after review saying nothing except to say how daring and amazing it is that Native Americans finally have a show where they are the leads. Well, on that one score they aren’t wrong! This particular, under represented group should have more stories being told about them, by them and from their perspective. But this show is awful! The writing is bland, the story is contrived, the acting is pedestrian, and the characters (especially the Caucasian ones) are caricatures. The nicest thing I can say about it is that it is a pale, poor man’s copy of "True Detective"—it’s completely derivative of better works.

Chris B

@RT04738031 Jan 9

A bit of a letdown after season one. The storyline and antagonists are a bit ridiculous. I was irritated a lot during this season and I don not remember feeling that way even once during S1. I still like the show and the characters, will watch S3 as I see it have much better audience reviews than this one (11 points better).

Craig B

@Boundsy Nov 23

A very good series. Great characters, acting and an intriguing storyline.

Geneva K.

@geneva Nov 16

Great show. Love it. Great cast.

Joao G

@RT50242136 Oct 1

Season 1 wasn't released in my country, so I started with Season 2. I really loved it, especially learning about Navajo culture, which I knew nothing about. It was a great incentive to research more. The lead actors are excellent, as many reviews point out. Grade A, with honors.

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Zahn McClarnon

Joe Leaphorn

Kiowa Gordon

Jim Chee

Jessica Matten

Bernadette Manuelito

Deanna Allison

Emma Leaphorn

Rainn Wilson

Devoted Dan

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Episode 1

Aired Jul 30, 2023

Na'niłkaadii

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.

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Episode 2

Aired Aug 3, 2023

Wonders of the Unknown

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.

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Episode 3

Aired Aug 10, 2023

Antigonish

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.

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Episode 4

Aired Aug 17, 2023

The March

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.

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Episode 5

Aired Aug 24, 2023

Black Hole Sun

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 who is nervous about the draft.

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Episode 6

Aired Aug 31, 2023

Hózhó náhásdlįį

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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