Dark Winds, the critically acclaimed crime drama, is set to return to AMC and AMC+ on March 9. This latest season picks up the narrative six months after the gripping season two finale. Detectives Leaphorn (played by Zahn McClarnon) and Chee (Kiowa Gordon) embark on a harrowing investigation into the disappearance of two boys, with only a deserted bicycle and bloodstains as clues. The new installment also promises to explore the complexities of life at the border amid an unfolding drug conspiracy, alongside some familiar faces in the cast.
In a recent interview with TV Insider, showrunner John Wirth unveiled intriguing details about two significant new characters—played by Jenna Elfman and Bruce Greenwood. Elfman takes on the role of FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington, who is dispatched to the reservation to resolve lingering cases, while Greenwood plays Tom Spenser, an oil baron grappling with waning resources. Wirth elaborated on the dynamics these characters will introduce into the storyline:
Jenna plays FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington. She’s been sent to the reservation to “close up some old cases.” This dead-end assignment suits her as she at first comes across as harmlessly inept. But things get interesting when Special Agent Washington reveals herself to be a cunning investigator putting Leaphorn directly in her crosshairs. Bruce plays Tom Spenser, a New Mexico oil baron whose wells are running dry and has come up with a creative way to continue financing his empire.
Impact of New Characters on Dark Winds Season 3
Fresh Faces in the Cast
This upcoming season also introduces Bernadette, portrayed by Jessica Matten, who navigates the complexities of life at the border, becoming entangled in a dangerous drug-smuggling operation. These new plotlines will be further enriched by additional cast members including Raoul Max Trujillo, Tonantzin Carmelo, Alex Meraz, Terry Serpico, and Derek Hinkey taking on guest roles.
Dark Winds draws its inspiration from the beloved Leaphorn & Chee novels written by Tony Hillerman, with prominent figures such as George R. R. Martin and Robert Redford serving as executive producers. The series is set to expand its narrative scope, especially following the impactful finale of season two.
Fans can look forward to a total of eight episodes in this third season, granting Elfman and Greenwood the opportunity to develop their characters further and explore the conflicting dynamics that arise as they intersect with the core duo’s investigative approaches.
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Talented Additions to the Cast
Bruce Greenwood’s recent performance in Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher and Jenna Elfman’s long-standing presence on television since the late ’90s positions them as exceptional additions to Dark Winds. Their involvement is anticipated to elevate this already lauded crime drama, which has received accolades for its storytelling in both previous seasons. With the increase in episode count, season three holds the promise of taking the narrative to greater heights.
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