AMC has announced that it intends to keep producing the psychological crime drama “Dark Winds” in the long term. After concluding its second season about two years ago, the show will come back for Season 4. This news comes as the highly praised series is set to debut its third season.
Based on previous schedules, it has been announced that AMC will continue Dark Winds with a fourth season even before its upcoming Season 3 debut on March 9th. The first two seasons premiered during summer months, but the delay and altered premiere date for Season 3 might be due to the combined impact of writers’ and actors’ strikes, which pushed back the start of the third season’s production.
2022 saw the debut of “Dark Winds” on AMC and AMC+, attracting 2.2 million viewers in Live+3 ratings. In its second season, the series recorded 1.7 million weekly viewers in Live+3 ratings and experienced substantial growth compared to its first season on AMC+. This indicates that the show is resonating well with audiences across all platforms, leading the company to believe that “Dark Winds” has great potential for continued success.
‘Dark Winds’ Is Based on a Popular Book Series
As a movie enthusiast, I’d put it like this: “Dark Winds, a creation by Graham Roland, is an intriguing series inspired by Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novel collection. It delves into the lives of three Navajo Tribal Police officers in the 1970s Four Corners region. The first season heavily drew from the 1978 novel ‘Listening Woman’, and also incorporated elements from ‘People of Darkness’ set in the 1980s. In this gripping series, you’ll find a predominantly Native American cast, with stars like Zahn McClarnon, Kowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison, and more.
The show “Dark Winds” strives for authenticity across all aspects of its production. Not only does it boast a predominantly Native American cast, but the writers behind the scenes are also Native American. Filming for the series occurs in various parts of the Navajo Nation, which stretches across northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico, and southeastern Utah. Since its debut, “Dark Winds” has filmed in additional locations like Santa Fe and Tesque Pueblo.
Despite the effort put into achieving authenticity, the show has faced criticism. Specifically, The Navajo Times criticized it for not accurately representing Navajo people and their language. However, series director Chris Eyre acknowledged the critiques, indicating a willingness to improve, stating, “It’s essential for us to portray the culture correctly. If adjustments are needed, we are ready to make them.” During its second season, the series took steps in this direction by hiring Navajo cultural advisor George R. Joe to ensure more accurate depictions of Navajo culture.
The show has received high praise from critics, with both seasons that have been broadcast receiving a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics rave about Season 1, stating “Zahn McClarnon delivers a mesmerizing performance as a tense cop in Dark Winds, a strong procedural that gains depth from its underrepresented cultural setting.” For its second season, critics say it continues to captivate just as much as the first, with Zahn McClarnon once again showcasing his crucial impact as a leading man.
Season 3 of Dark Winds premieres on March 9.
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2025-02-25 18:03