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Dark Winds Season 3: CANCELLED? AMC Reveals The Series Fate

Dark Winds has remained an impressive series since its debut. However, with the second season wrapping up last year, fans have remained unclear whether the show will return with the third season. But you don’t need to fret. That’s because we have pleasant news regarding Dark Winds Season 3. The production committee has already released the much-needed updates on the third season and whether the team will return. The second season’s cliffhanger has already left the door open, but will AMC be looking to return? Let’s find out.

Based on Tony Hillerman’s novel series Leaphorn & Chee, the series follows the story of three Navajo Tribal Police officers: Jim Chee, Joe Leaphorn, and Bernadette Manuelito. Set in the 1970s, the trio tries to solve mysterious cases to bring justice to the citizens. While the series delves into the novel’s elements, there is ample source material to be delved into. The first season was based on “Listening Woman” and some elements of “People of Darkness.” Meanwhile, the second season was based on “People of Darkness.”

Dark Winds Season 3 Is Back

Dark Winds has remained a popular series on AMC since its debut. The series debuted back in June 2022 and did a great job. The network didn’t take much time to return with the series’ sophomore run in July 2023. While AMC remained the parent home for the series, the show was later added to Netflix on August 19, giving it global exposure. There’s no denying that the streaming giant was fruitful for the series as it boosted its performance on an international level.

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Just three weeks after the series debut on Netflix, Dark Winds secured its position on the Global Top Ten, peaking at #8. While many AMC series performed well on the streaming giant, Dark Winds outpowered all the other series. Thus, fans are curious to know whether there will be Dark Winds Season 3. But you don’t have to fret. That’s because AMC announced the third season of Dark Winds a year ago. Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks said they have high hopes for the show.

Given the impressive source material and extraordinary creative team behind the series, they started this journey with high hopes. It was no surprise that the team delivered this on every level. AMC president also said that the creative team behind the series has done justice to the beloved novels. McDermott also thanked the creative team, which included George R. R. Martin, Robert Redford, showrunner John Wirth, and star Zahn McClarnon. He also thanked the incredible cast and crew for giving justice to the storyline.

Executive Producer Talks About New Season

Not only fans but the series executive producer is also glad to return with another season. The renewal announcement came several weeks after season 2’s finale concluded. The welcome news left many on their toes. However, the show’s executive producer, Chris Eyre, who also directed the second season’s finale, said there was more to tell. Eyre said, “I don’t feel like we’ve hit our stride with this series.” That means the story hasn’t concluded yet; there’s more to come.

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The series creative producer also told TVLine that there is ample source material left to be explored. Hillerman’s source material is a collection of 18 volumes, which means there is ample source material left to be covered. This suggests that the story won’t end anytime soon, and Dark Winds can return for over three seasons. However, AMC has yet to discuss this. As of now, the show has only been renewed for the third season.

When Will Dark Winds Season 3 Enter Production?

Although the series was renewed for the third season in September 2023, before the conclusion of the Hollywood strikes, there’s no news of its production. According to the reports, the series has yet to undergo production. Filming typically takes six to seven months to wrap up. However, it remains unclear whether the scripting has been done. The production committee has yet to reveal which book they will adapt in the upcoming season. Since a lot of information has yet to be revealed, it remains unclear when the series will enter production.

Dark Winds Season 3 Cast Details

Without any doubt, it’s safe to say that the trio will return to reprise their roles. Zahn McClarnon will return as Joe Leaphorn, Kiowa Gordon as Jin Chee, and Jessica Matten as Bernadette. Besides them, it has been revealed that two new guest stars will join the series. These include Bruce Greenwood as Tom Spenser and Jenna Elfman as FBI Agent Sylvia Washington. The other cast members include Raoul Max Trujillo as Budge, Tonantzin Carmelo as Border Agent Eleanda Garza, and Alex Meraz as Border Agent Ivan Munos.

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Terry Serpico will join Dark Winds Season 3 as Border Patrol Senior Chief Ed Henry. Joining him will be Derek Hinkey as Shorty Bowlegs, Phil Burke as Michael Halsey, and Christopher Heyerdahl as Dr Reynolds. The third season will also see some recurring characters. These include Natalie Benally as Natalie Bluehouse, DezBaa’ as Helen Atcitty, and Ryan Begay as Guy Atcitty.

What To Expect Next In Dark Winds Season 3?

AMC has already revealed what will happen in Dark Winds Season 3, suggesting that the third season will offer a compelling mystery. The upcoming season will follow a six-month time jump, where Leaphorn and Chee will investigate a new mystery. It follows the disappearance of two young boys. However, this new case will be challenging for them as there is no evidence to help them. On the other hand, Bernadette struggles to find her place at the Border Patrol Agency.

However, during this process, she will discover a conspiracy involving trafficking. This will turn out to be an essential development in Dark Winds Season 3. However, it won’t only answer the finale’s loose threads correctly. In the second season’s finale, Leaphorn kills Vines, complicating his character development. Further, the series has yet to reveal the answer to his son’s death. A lot has yet to happen; however, how well the story will progress remains to be seen.

Dark Winds Season 3 Release Date

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As mentioned above, the series hasn’t yet started filming. That means the show won’t return this year. Plus, the production committee has yet to reveal the filming details. The third season is expected to undergo production in the fall of 2024. Since filming will take six to seven months to wrap up, Dark Winds Season 3 will be released sometime in Q2 of 2025. It’s a tentative date. We will update you once we learn the official announcement. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for more such updates.

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