Dark Winds, AMC’sTrue Detective-esque crime series with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, has become a global hit on Netflix. Based on theLeaphorn & Cheenovels by Tony Hillerman, the AMC series follows three Navajo Tribal Police officers who confront their own spiritual beliefs as they investigate a double murder case in the Southwest during the 1970s. Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, and Jessica Matten lead theDark Windscastalongside Deanna Allison, Rainn Wilson, Elva Guerra, Jeremiah Bitsui, Eugene Brave Rock, Noah Emmerich, and Nicholas Logan.
Now, shortly after being added to the streaming service, AMC’sTrue Detective-esque crime series has become a global hit onNetflix.Dark Windsseason 1 ranked sixth on Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart for the week of August 19-25 with 2.3 million viewsand 10 million hours viewed. It ranked just outside the top five for the week, consisting ofEmily in Parisseason 4,American Murder: Laci Petersonseason 1,Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy Warseason 1, andThe Umbrella Academyseason 4.
Why Dark Winds Reviews Are So Positive
Seasons 1 & 2 Both Have 100% Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Dark Windsseason 1, primarily based onListening Womanwhile also incorporating aspects ofPeople of Darkness, premiered on AMC in 2022 to universal acclaim from critics.Reviews praised the first season as a strong proceduralthat derives much of its depth from its rarely depicted cultural setting and a strong performance from Zahn McClarnon. In turn, season 1 holds a rare 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics based on 36 reviews, coupled with a 73% audience score, recently renamed the Popcornmeter.
Dark Windsreturned in 2023 with a sophomore season that adapted the rest ofPeople of Darknessand wasjust as enthralling as the first,according to critical reviews, with Zahn McClarnon once again showcasing his essential and commanding presence as the lead. The second season once again achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics with 18 reviews. However, its audience score dipped all the way down to 56% from 250+ ratings.
Dark Winds Season 2 Ending Explained
Dark Winds season 2 finally answered the mystery of who was behind the bombing as Joe Leaphorn’s revenge plans clashed with the law’s response.
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Dark Winds is a 2022 television series based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels. Set in 1970s Navajo Nation, it follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Officer Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate a double murder case. The show delves into both mysticism and the stark realities of life on a Native American reservation, balancing crime-solving with rich cultural narratives and character development.
