Vines decision has come back to bite Joe inDark Windsseason 3in multiple ways.

The theme of innocents being entangled in the crimes of others carries over intonew Dark Winds characterSuzanne’s story.

Joe Leaphorn Faced Suzanne’s Potential Death In Dark Winds Season 3, Unlike With B.J.

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Suzanne Is An Innocent, Unlike B.J.

The decision to remain with her flips the one Joe made with B.J.

In both cases, Joe is arguably responsible for their deaths.

Vines and Seaborn talking in a study in Dark Winds

Vines, it’s more direct.

Joe left him in the desert knowing full well Vines would certainly die, and so he did.

He took accountability in a way he didn’t with Vines, facing the consequences of his actions head-on.

Chee & Leaphorn in Dark Winds Season 3

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Joe walked away from B.J.

Vines, avoiding facing his decision head-on.

He took accountability in a way he didn’t with Vines, facing the consequences of his actions head-on.

Emma Leaphorn (Deanna Allison) glares at Joe (Zahn McClarnon) in Dark Winds season 3

This time, he didn’t turn away from it.

Vines in another way: at that moment, Joe chose bringing peace over dealing out vengeance.

For so long, Joe was grief-stricken about his son’s death.

Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) looking wistful in front of the Ye’iitsoh in Dark Winds season 3

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While his decision to punish B.J.

He’s still a better man than he believes, even if he doesn’t see it right now.

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