Dark Winds is an AMC psychological thriller set in the American Southwest, written in the 1970s. The series followed the exploits of Navajo police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee as they investigate crimes committed on their reservation.Season 3 dropped in March 2025. The season adds one of the most shocking mysteries of missing boys and border conspiracy schemes. Zahn McClarnon returns as the tenacious Joe Leaphorn, with Kiowa Gordon playing Junipero Jim Chee. Jessica Matten reprises her role as Bernadette Manuelito.The group swells with the addition of Jenna Elfman and Bruce Greenwood. They bring fresh tension to the Dark Winds narrative. This heavy drama is brought to fascinating depth by the talented supporting cast.Read more about Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 2 cast and characters. Can Leaphorn solve the Arrowhead mystery in Náá'tsoh? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThis episode of Dark Winds was about a manhunt that Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee go on. They examine the horrible murder of a young boy, Ernesto Cato. The officers find a unique arrowhead in the victim's mouth. This clue directs Leaphorn to the neighboring archeological excavation site. One of the IMDb users commented,"I have really respected Zahn McClarnan's work in the past and looked forward to this version."They added,"Acting was good, but the script and concept are so far from Tony Hillerman's (and later Anne Hillerman's) vision that I elected not to pursue future episodes."Christopher Heyerdahl plays Dr. Reynolds, the head of the research site. Leaphorn asks him about the crime and the boys. The mystery deepens as they search for another missing boy named George Bowlegs. The tension rises on the reservation as the officers look for answers. They must work fast to solve this dark case. Will Manuelito uncover the smuggling conspiracy? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBernadette Manuelito has a difficult new job in Season 3 of Dark Winds. She now works for the Border Patrol five hundred miles from home. She attempts to adjust to her new life outside the reservation. Nevertheless, she gets caught in a dangerous conspiracy of human trafficking. She suspects the ranch's patriarch & a big oilman.This investigation puts her career at risk. She ignores the rules to find the truth on her own. Her storyline connects to the season's larger mystery. Jessica Matten delivers a strong performance as the brave officer fighting for justice.Supporting castJenna Elfman joined as FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington. She arrives to ask Leaphorn tough questions about a past crime. She also befriends his wife, Emma Leaphorn, to get information. Deanna Allison plays Emma with great emotional depth and strength. Bruce Greenwood stars as Tom Spenser, a wealthy oil baron.Tonantzin Carmelo appears as Eleanda Garza in the new season. She works with Bernadette at the Border Patrol station. Alex Meraz plays Ivan Muños in the series. These actors bring new energy to the show and create complex conflicts.Follow Soap Central for more updates on TV shows!