The first episode of Dark Winds (S1, E1: "Monster Slayer") introduces audiences to the characters and conflicts that define season one. Consequently, when Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police goes to meet with Agent Leland Whitover of the FBI, the tension is thick.
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Joe Leaphorn is the main character in 'Dark Winds'. He's Lieutenant of the Navajo Tribal Police and works alongside officers Bernadette Manuelito and Jim Chee upholding law and order.
'Dark Winds' evolved into one of the most innovative and original new dramas of 2022. The story, set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s American Southwest, was the perfect opportunity to tell a story from the perspective of Native Americans.
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The season one premiere of 'Dark Winds' generated over 2 million viewers making it the fifth most popular TV drama to debut this year. Furthermore, 'Dark Winds' became the most watched new series on AMC+ and also received strong ratings from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.com.
The dynamic season finale of 'Dark Winds' left audiences salivating for more as six episodes was simply not enough. The concise first season of 'Dark Winds' culminated in a dramatic, thrilling final episode.
'Dark Winds' was easily one of the biggest surprises of 2022. The modern Western/crime drama/psychological thriller garnered a lot of attention for the network thanks to the support from executive producers Robert Redford ('Jeremiah Johnson', 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid") and George R.R. Martin ('Game of Thrones').
'Longmire' was a hidden gem throughout much of the 2010s for A&E. The modern Western captivated the interest of audiences as Sheriff Walt Longmire and his band of misfits solved crimes taking place in rural Wyoming.
'Dark Winds' was a smash success for AMC in 2022 with the network preparing to say goodbye to 'Better Call Saul' and 'The Walking Dead'. The western/psychological thriller revolves around a group of Navajo tribal police officers attempting to solve a double murder while conflicting with the interests of the FBI.
