Sun Sep 15 14:00:58 UTC 2024: ## Dark Winds Returns for Season 3, Bringing Native Stories to the Forefront

**ALBUQUERQUE, NM -** AMC’s critically acclaimed crime thriller *Dark Winds* is set to return for a third season in early 2025, building on the success of its first two seasons and continuing to shine a light on Native American stories and talent.

Based on the novels of Tony Hillerman, the series follows the investigations of Navajo Nation law enforcement officers Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Sergeant Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they grapple with crime, personal struggles, and spiritual matters in the 1970s.

Season 3 picks up six months after the events of Season 2, with Leaphorn and Chee investigating the disappearance of two boys, only to discover an abandoned bicycle and a blood-stained patch of ground. Meanwhile, Sergeant Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) grapples with her new life with the Border Patrol, uncovering a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications.

The season is expected to adapt Hillerman’s novel *The Sinister Pig*, with additional clues hinting at a complex and compelling storyline.

*Dark Winds* boasts a cast and crew that is over 90% Indigenous, reflecting AMC’s commitment to amplify Native voices and stories. The upcoming season welcomes a talented cast of guest stars, including Jenna Elfman, Raoul Max Trujillo, Bruce Greenwood, and Christopher Heyerdahl.

With filming complete and a target premiere date in early 2025, fans eagerly await the return of *Dark Winds*, a series that has garnered acclaim for its captivating storytelling, nuanced characters, and dedication to authentic representation.

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