Dark Winds Season 2 raises the stakes as Leaphorn unpacks a case infused with a cult conspiracy.

Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon are back to lead the cast ofDark WindsSeason 2.

The series is based on Tony Hillerman’sLeaphorn & Cheenovels.Dark WindsSeason 2 premiered on AMC+ on July 30, 2023.

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Leaphorn serves as the lieutenant of the Tribal Police.

He also unpacks the truth about his son’s death.

McClarnon is best known for hisHawkeye,Echo,Fargo, andWestworldroles.

Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn in Dark Winds Season 2, Episode 1

Dark WindsSeason 2 sees Jim investigating a local cult in Navajo Country.

After initially debunking its existence, he begins to believe in the complexities of the supernatural.

Gordon previously appeared inThe Red Road,Blood Quantum, andAccused.

Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee in Dark Winds Season 2, Episode 1

Jessica Matten - Bernadette Manuelito

Jessica Matten joins the cast ofDark WindsSeason 2 as Bernadette Manuelito.

Bernadette is Lt. Leaphorn’s surrogate daughter and a police sergeant in the Navajo Police Department.

She is also Jim Chee’s on-again, off-again love interest.

Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito in Dark WInds Season 2, Episode 1

Matten’s notable credits includeTribal,Hudson & Rex, andBurden of Truth.

Allison can be seen inAccusedandEdge of America.

Guerra previously appeared inReservation Dogs,Rutherford Falls, andYou and Me This Summer.

Deanna Allison as Emma Leaphorn in Dark Winds Season 2, Episode 1

Benally’s other major credits includeSomething Inside is BrokenandAccused.

The actress is known for her roles inLawmen: Bass Reeves,Unpregnant, and14 Cameras.

Ryan Begay - Guy Atcitty

Ryan Begay plays Guy Atcitty, Helen’s husband inDark Winds.

Elva Guerra as Sally Growing Thunder in Dark Winds Season 1

The pair have made amends since the Season 1 finale.

Begay was also inRutherford Falls,Roswell, New Mexico, andStargirl.

John Diehl - B.J.

Natalie Benally as Natalie in Dark Winds Season 2, Episode 1

Vines

John Diehl is part ofDark WindsSeason 2’s cast as B.J.

Vines is the leader of a dangerous cult named the People of Darkness in Navajo.

The character is played on-screen by Nicholas Logan.

DezBaa' as Helen Atcitty in Dark Winds Season 1

Logan has credits inI Care a Lot,Dopesick, andWatchmen.

Jeri Ryan - Rosemary Vines

Jeri Ryan appears as Rosemary Vines, B.J.

’s wife, in Season 2.

Ryan Begay as Guy Atcitty in Dark Winds Season 1

Rosemary is secretly having an affair with Tomas Charley, prompting B.J.

to hire Jim Chee to find dirt on his wife.

Ryan previously starred inStar Trek: Voyager,Dracula 2000, andStar Trek: Picard.

John Diehl as BJ Vines in Dark Winds Season 2, Episode 1

Martinez reunites with Zahn McClarnon after starring together inLongmire.

The actor also appeared in Netflix’sAvatar: The Last Airbender,Ambulance, andBlue Ridge: The Series.

Fans may recognize Byers for her roles inSalvation,Prey for the Devil, andRoadies.

Nicholas Logan as Colton Wolf in Dark Winds Season 2, Episode 1

Kee’s other major credits includeAll Rise,Woman Walks Ahead, andIn Plain Sight.

Adakai has credits inLegends from the SkyandMore than Frybread.

Dark WindsSeason 2 is streaming onNetflixin the United States.

Jeri Ryan as Rosemary Vines in Dark Winds Season 2, Episode 1

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