Dark Winds is an American psychological thriller television series. Based on the Leaphorn & Chee novel series by Tony Hillerman, it stars Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon as the aforementioned two characters, leading a mostly Native American cast. The series premiered on AMC and AMC+ on June 12, 2022, with the first season consisting of six episodes. After its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on July 30, 2023. The first season is primarily based on Listening Woman and elements of People of Darkness. The third season is based on Dance Hall of the Dead (1973) and The Sinister Pig (2003)
The series follows two Navajo Tribal Police officers, Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, in the 1970s Four Corners area of the American Southwest. The first season is primarily based on Listening Woman (1978) and elements of People of Darkness (1980) The second season adapts People Of Darkness.