Dark Winds
This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.
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- 1.01Monster SlayerJun 12, 2022Rate

Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn teams up with his new deputy, Jim Chee, who returns to the reservation for the first time since childhood, as they investigate a string of crimes involving both human and supernatural threats.
- 1.02The Male Rain ApproachesJun 12, 2022Rate

Leaphorn and Chee investigate the Big Rock Motel murders by questioning a surviving witness, while Chee consults the coroner, who is still unable to determine the cause of death. Meanwhile, Sergeant Manuelito uncovers a disturbing clue related to the case.
- 1.03K'eJun 19, 2022Rate

Leaphorn retrieves the bodies of murder victims while his niece undergoes a traditional coming-of-age ceremony known as Kinaaldá. At the same time, Manuelito and Chee search for a missing Mormon family.
- 1.04HooghandiJun 26, 2022Rate

Leaphorn believes several crimes on the reservation are connected and makes a significant breakthrough in the investigation. He invites Chee to dinner to discuss the case, while Manuelito uncovers an important clue of her own.
- 1.05Ha'íínlniJul 3, 2022Rate

Leaphorn uncovers unexpected complexities in the case as a key suspect is arrested, leading him to question his initial assumptions. Manuelito confronts a deeply personal and terrifying situation, while Chee is forced to weigh his professional obligations against his loyalty to his community.
- 1.06HózhóoNaasháaJul 10, 2022Rate
Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito investigate the hideout of the Buffalo Society, but their mission becomes complicated as they face difficult choices that may alter the course of their futures.
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14 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Zahn Mcclarnon
as Joe Leaphorn
Kiowa Gordon
as Jim Chee
Jessica Matten
as Bernadette Manuelito
Deanna Allison
as Emma Leaphorn
A Martinez
as Sheriff Gordo Sena
Natalie Benally
as Dispatch Operator
Andersen Kee
as Officer Harold Bigman
Wade Adakai
as Officer Gary Felix
Elva Guerra
as Sally Growing Thunder
Dezbaa
as Helen Atcitty
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- 📍 Navajo Nation
- 📍 New Mexico
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