That lends authenticity to the Navajo Nation setting, as doesthe liberal use of the Dine bizaad language.
It’s a meticulously crafted series that has won over critics and audiences alike.
Even so,there are a few significant similarities between the two shows that make for great companion series.
Butit’s really Zahn McClarnon’s performance that drives the entire show.
McClarnon lets Leaphorn’s pain peek through the stoic facade, making for a quietly compelling performance.
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.
