Season 3 of AMC's 'Dark Winds' set to begin Sunday
The show 'Dark Winds' follows Navajo Tribal Police officers in the American Southwest in the 1970s. Season Three premieres Sunday, and actor and executive producer Zahn McClarnon and actress Jenna Elfman join Morning Joe to discuss.
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16-05-2025
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Sundance Institute Native Lab Fellows announced
Sandra Hale SchulmanSpecial to ICT As the major incubator for Native films and their screenwriter/directors, the nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the fellows selected for the 2025 Native Lab. The Native Lab is the signature initiative of Sundance Institute's Indigenous Program that takes place in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The labs offer filmmakers personal guidance, and one-on-one nurturing, to develop their projects under the guidance of accomplished creative advisors. Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford – who can be seen in a quick cameo on the first episode of the current season of 'Dark Winds' – included Indigenous artists in the first Sundance Institute lab in 1981. The Indigenous Program was formalized in the mid-'90s and the alumni have brought Indigenous stories to mainstream audiences in film and television. Over five days, the selected fellows refine their scripts for feature and episodic projects with feedback sessions, screenplay readings, and roundtable discussions. Four fellows were selected. Three are U.S.-based: Jared Lank, Mi'kmaq; Isabella Dionne Madrigal, Cahuilla/Turtle Mountain Ojibwe; and Alex Nystrom, Ojibwe. One is from Canada, Jordan Waunch, Métis, selected in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO). This year's Native Lab creative advisors are Bryson Chun, Kanaka Maoli, Sarah Friedland, Kiva Reardon, and Erica Tremblay, Seneca-Cayuga. The Native Lab is overseen by Adam Piron, Kiowa and Mohawk, director of the Institute's Indigenous Program, alongside Ianeta Le'i, the program's senior manager. 'Every year our team selects a cross-section of bold, diverse Indigenous storytellers and committed advisors, and it's always rewarding when we gather in Santa Fe to discuss storytelling and development because this process involves trust and reveals unexpected breakthroughs every time,' said Piron in a statement. 'We are looking forward to supporting this year's fellows and to see how they support each other in challenging themselves, reimagining their work, and deepening their relationship to how Indigeneity factors into their work.' Fellow Isabella Dionne Madrigal, Cahuilla/Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, told ICT: 'I am so honored and thrilled to be a part of this cohort! Without the Indigenous artists who have been building at Sundance, I wouldn't have had the opportunities I have today. My goal with the feature project I am working on, Menil and Her Heart, is to inspire Native youth to see themselves as powerful, multidimensional beings – people with agency and stories worth telling. Through filmmaking, I hope to continue centering Indigenous women's stories. I believe that when art and popular culture shift, policy and public attitudes follow. This opportunity is a way for me to contribute to that. 'I recently wrapped a short film version of Menil and Her Heart. This short serves as a proof of concept for the feature-length project I am working on. As an emerging director, mentorship through the Native Lab offers insight into how to strengthen both the short and feature film script. 'Independent filmmakers, particularly those from underrepresented communities, often face barriers to accessing resources and industry networks. Through this fellowship, I look forward to expanding my community and learning from filmmakers who have successfully written and directed their own projects. Being a Native Lab Fellow and working with a team that shares my vision of filmmaking as community-driven storytelling ensures that this project stays grounded in the values and purpose that inspired it from the beginning.' Jared Lank, a Mi'kmaq filmmaker from Maine, creates existential works that explore themes of cultural erasure, myth and grief. In 2024, his debut short film, Bay of Herons, was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival, and he was featured in Filmmaker magazine's '25 New Faces of Independent Film.' Jared Lank told ICT: 'Being chosen for the Native Lab means everything to me at this moment in my life. In so many ways, attending the lab this week in Santa Fe marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter of my life where I can really hone-in my craft as a writer-director and ultimately pursue the goal of having my film made. 'I am fully entering this lab with the mindset of a student and a peer. I hope to receive critical feedback on my screenplay and learn how to develop my voice as a writer. A higher-level goal for my project is to refine this screenplay to a point where it can be pitched for development and made into a film! I believe this lab is the catalyst for that to happen.' Alex Nystrom is an Ojibwe director, writer and producer. His pilot Between was selected for the Black List's second annual Indigenous List, and his short film Four Nights and a Fire (Palm Springs International Shortfest, Short of the Week) is currently being developed into a feature film, Spiral. 'It's really a dream to be recognized for your work as an independent artist,' Nystrom told ICT, 'and for Sundance to see your potential for what you might yet create. It's a validating moment, and perhaps even more meaningful to be a part of Native Lab's legacy in contributing to the future of Indigenous cinema. 'My priority is to be inspired by my mentors and peers, and build lasting relationships and collaborations. I would like to push myself to be more vulnerable during the lab, in an effort to find a deeper clarity in my screenplay.' Previous Sundance Institute lab fellows whose early career work has been fostered at the labs include award-winning filmmakers Sterlin Harjo, Shaandiin Tome, Sydney Freeland, Erica Tremblay, Sky Hopinka and Taika Waititi. Our stories are worth telling. Our stories are worth sharing. Our stories are worth your support. Contribute today to help ICT carry out its critical mission. Sign up for ICT's free newsletter.
Digital Trends
15-05-2025
- Digital Trends
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in May 2025
Table of Contents Table of Contents Bad Thoughts (2025) All American (2018-) Dark Winds (2022-) It's a fantastic month for new TV shows on Netflix. Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Colman Domingo join forces in The Four Seasons, a romantic dramedy about three married couples whose group goes into peril when one opts for divorce. Other new shows in May include the final season of Big Mouth and Love, Death + Robots volume 4. After scanning the Netflix homepage, dive deeper into the genre sections to find even more quality television. Three of the underrated offerings this month include a sketch comedy show, a teen soap drama, and a mysterious crime thriller. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new shows to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Bad Thoughts (2025) Comedian Tom Segura has exploded in popularity thanks to his burgeoning stand-up comedy career and lucrative podcast company. Segura is betting on himself and trying his hand at sketch comedy in Bad Thoughts. Segura plays multiple characters in a series of vignettes that put the comedian in precarious situations, including an emergency landing, an assisted living facility, and the apocalypse. One of the funnier sketches involves Segura playing a country who starts a cult in hopes of becoming more relatable. Bad Thoughts is not I Think You Should Leave, but there's enough humor in this sketch show to keep you satisfied. Watch Bad Thoughts on Netflix. All American (2018-) Before being acquired by Nexstar a few years ago, The CW was the network for teen soaps. Riverdale, Nancy Drew, Stargirl, and The Vampire Diaries all became teen favorites and grew even bigger on Netflix. The only drama left standing is All American, a sports show set in the world of high school football. Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) is a talented high school football player from South Central Los Angeles. Spencer's prowess draws the attention of Billy Baker (Taye Diggs), the head football coach at Beverly Hills School. Coach Baker offers Spencer a scholarship. Now a fish out of water, Spencer must navigate life on and off the field. This is a teen show, so expect a lot of relationship drama. Watch All-American on Netflix. Dark Winds (2022-) Dark Winds was in a good position to be successful due to its critically acclaimed source material, Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee series. Add in Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin as executive producers, and Dark Winds has become a sneaky hit for AMC. Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) is a veteran police lieutenant in Navajo County. Leaphorn is paired with former FBI agent Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) to solve a serial killer wreaking havoc on the community. The deeper they dig, the further they uncover a conspiracy tied to a robbery. Backed by a terrific leading performance from McClarnon, Dark Winds is an eerie crime thriller with a suspenseful mystery at the heart of each season. Watch Dark Winds on Netflix.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
When Does ‘Dark Winds' Return With New Episodes? ‘Dark Winds' Season 4 Info
Looking to catch up on AMC's addictive psychological thriller Dark Winds? Decider's here to help. If you're a Netflix subscriber, the first two seasons are now available on the streaming giant. If you have a cable login or AMC+ subscription, you can watch all three seasons on AMC's website while you wait for the fourth installment to drop. You can also add AMC+ to your Prime Video account for an additional $6.99/month. The best part? Amazon offers a seven-day free trial for new and eligible subscribers. What does the future hold for Dark Winds? When can you expect to see new episodes on AMC? Here's everything you need to know. The third season consists of eight episodes. Nope. The Season 3 finale premiered April 27 on AMC. National Treasure: Book of Secrets airs from 6:00-9:00 p.m. ET, followed by a new episode of The Walking Dead: Dead City at 9:00 p.m. ET. You bet! Back in February, AMC renewed Dark Winds for a fourth season. The season will consist of eight episodes, and production has already started in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 'I'm looking forward to exploring and inhabiting the character of Joe Leaphorn once again in Season 4, and I'm excited to make my directorial debut on a show that means so much to me,' Zahn McClarnon said in a statement. 'I'd like to send my gratitude and appreciation to Kristin Dolan, Dan McDermott, and all of the hard-working folks at AMC Networks for their support and commitment to Dark Winds. And of course, I'm most thrilled to be spending time with this wonderful cast and crew whom I have grown to love.' The new season is scheduled to debut in 2026 on AMC and AMC+. If you have a valid cable login, you can stream Season 3 of Dark Winds on the AMC website. All three seasons of Dark Winds are also available on AMC+, which you can purchase for $6.99/month. An ad-free option is also available for $95.88/year. You can sample the service with a seven-day free trial. You can also add AMC+ to your Sling TV, YouTube TV, or Philo accounts. Finally, the first two seasons of Dark Winds are available to watch on Netflix. The first two seasons of Dark Winds premiered in August 2024 on Netflix. While there's no official information regarding if/when Season 3 will be added to the streamer, the new episodes won't be on Netflix anytime soon. The second season finale aired on September 3, 2023, before finding its way to Netflix almost a year later. Again, we have no official info, but if the third season does find its way to Netflix, it probably won't be until 2026. Yes! You can add AMC+ to your Prime Video account for an additional $6.99/month. Amazon offers a free trial for new subscribers.
