‘Dark Winds’ Season 3: Leaphorn Battles Monsters In Latest Trailer (VIDEO)
AMC and AMC+‘s acclaimed original series Dark Winds is gearing up for Season 3, and while fans await the show’s return, we’re taking a look at everything we know so far.
With the show’s recent arrival on Netflix, Seasons 1 and 2 are more accessible than ever, and luckily even more action is on the way for Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and his deputy, Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), as their story continues in 1970s Navajo Nation. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the forthcoming chapter.
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When Is Dark Winds Season 3 Filming?
Production for Season 3 of Dark Winds began in April 2024 and is still ongoing, according to the New Mexico Film Office, which lists the shoot as still active. AMC teased the show’s progress with a clapperboard photo back in April and has since shared a behind-the-scenes video with star Kiowa Gordon teasing that filming was almost complete as of July 10.
Filming for the third season has taken place in Santa Fe and Tesuque Pueblo, the latter of which was featured in Gordon’s BTS video. Production has officially wrapped.
When Will Dark Winds Season 3 Premiere?
AMC has confirmed that Dark Winds will officially return on AMC and AMC+ beginning Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT. The expanded third season will feature eight new episodes.
Does Dark Winds Season 3 Have a Trailer?
Yes, AMC previously unveiled a teaser and has since released another teaser trailer for Season 3 which you can watch here:
Who Stars in Dark Winds Season 3?
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Dark Winds will see the return of leading man Zahn McClarnon as Chief Joe Leaphorn as he’s joined by Kiowa Gordon’s Jim Chee and Jessica Matten‘s Bernadette Manuelito. Also returning alongside them are Deanna Allison as Emma Leaphorn, and A. Martinez as Scarborough Police Department Acting Chief Gordo Sena. New additions to the cast include guest stars Jenna Elfman as FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington, Bruce Greenwood as Tom Spenser, Raoul Max Trujillo as Budge, Tonantzin Carmelo as Border Patrol Agent Eleanda Garza, Alex Meraz as Border Patrol Agent Ivan Muños, Terry Serpico as Border Patrol Senior Chief Ed Henry, Derek Hinkey as Shorty Bowlegs, Phil Burke as Michael Halsey, and Christopher Heyerdahl as Dr. Reynolds.
What Is Dark Winds Season 3 About?
Season 3 of Dark Winds will pick up six months after the events of Season 2, as Leaphorn and Chee investigate the disappearance of two boys, with only an abandoned bicycle and blood-stained patch of ground left in their wake. Meanwhile, Bernadette 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.
Who Makes Dark Winds Season 3?
The series is based on Tony Hillerman’s Leapohorn & Chee book series and was created for television by Graham Roland. Season 3 is led by showrunner John Wirth who executive produces the show with Roland, McClarnon, Robert Redford, George R.R. Martin, Anne Hillerman, Chris Eyre, Vince Gerdardis, and Tina Elmo.
Dark Winds, Season 3 Premiere, Sunday, March 9, 2025, 9pm ET/PT, AMC & AMC+
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I love this show and hope The Native actors get
Emmy nominations that they deserve !
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Very glad that Dark Winds is returning!
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I can't wait for the shows return! It's number one on my list!!!!
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I hope the writers and directors stick to Hillerman’s books as much as possible. Great books, great characters, intricate plots.
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Very anxious. My favorite show. They deserve awards. Need to do series on all the books in this series. I haven't yet, but will be reading the books. Thanks for those involved in making the show happen!
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Looking forward to this series. My niece turned me on about this series and am so anxiously awaiting for their return. Love the actors and story lines that are portrayed. Kudos to cast and crew.
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So happy that Dark Winds will be returning, we really love this show. Really love the actors and the story is amazing. This show deserves an award.
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I've been waiting so long... hurry it up!
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I love this show and Toshaway. Can't wait to see it and wish they'd rerun seasons 1 & 2 again.
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Love the show!
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My family and I love this show,the actors are so believable and the fact that it is set in the 70s the cars clothes even drinking nasty RC cola(yuk) lol we love this show so much we named our new fur baby after Chee 😸 😻 it's March 8 tomorrow night it's coming back on. !!! Can't wait 😁🫶👏🌵🌵🪴🌵
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Have been waiting for this season . My family love this series ❤️
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This show is riveting. I hope it keeps going for a long time.
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Love this show !! The characters are true to life. I'm a retired nurse so I can relate to Emma for sure..And I also dated a FLL police officer in the early 80's.
The cast is fabulous 👌 👏 👍 😍
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Is the 3rd season going to
be on Netflix
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