Dark Winds
Justice has no boundaries.
Created by Graham Roland
On AMC
A gritty, spiritually grounded crime procedural set in 1970s Navajo country that weaves indigenous cosmology and trauma into its investigation of violence.
This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.
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Questions people ask
Is Dark Winds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Dark Winds scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Dark Winds violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Dark Winds leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Dark Winds easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Dark Winds, and what each one shares →
Like Dark Winds
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dark Winds
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dark Winds, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dark Winds, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dark Winds, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
