Waiting for Dark Winds Season 4? Watch This Crime Thriller!

Though the latest season of *Dark Winds* has concluded, fans eager for more of Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) have a compelling alternative to fill the void while awaiting season 4. The good news is that *Dark Winds* has already been greenlit for a fourth season. However, the wait until Leaphorn, Chee (Kiowa Gordon), and Bernadette (Jessica Matten) return can feel like an eternity.

The anticipation is heightened by several unresolved storylines, including Bernadette and Chee's budding romance and Joe's efforts to regain Emma's (Deanna Allison) trust. While *Dark Winds* is unique in its portrayal of Navajo culture and its gripping crime narratives, one series shares striking similarities and offers a satisfying substitute. This show not only features Zahn McClarnon but also A Martinez (Sheriff Gordo Sena) in earlier roles, and all six seasons are readily available for streaming.

Dark Winds Fans Will Love Longmire *Longmire*, a six-season series available on Paramount+, presents a compelling option for *Dark Winds* enthusiasts. The show centers on Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) and his team as they investigate crimes in rural Wyoming. Similar to *Dark Winds*, *Longmire* is a detective procedural, but each episode typically features a self-contained mystery, as opposed to season-long arcs.

A key parallel lies in the on Indigenous communities. Walt's jurisdiction borders the Cheyenne reservation, and his cases frequently intersect with reservation affairs. The thematic and structural resemblances are so strong that *Dark Winds* could almost be considered a spiritual successor.

Zahn McClarnon Was Great In Longmire Zahn McClarnon played Mathias in *Longmire*, another tribal police officer like Joe Leaphorn. A Martinez, known as Gordo in *Dark Winds*, also appeared in *Longmire* as Jacob Nighthorse. Even Walt Longmire himself echoes elements of *Dark Winds*, embodying a leader of an understaffed police force grappling with personal loss, much like Joe Leaphorn and the death of his son.

McClarnon's character, Mathias, evolved in importance throughout *Longmire*'s run. While his screen time was limited, he delivered a memorable performance. Though Zahn McClarnon shines in *Longmire*, his portrayal of Joe Leaphorn in *Dark Winds* truly demonstrates his talent. His performance brings an emotional depth to the show. If *Dark Winds* earns McClarnon an Emmy, *Longmire* serves as a testament to his long-standing ability.