AMC has confirmed that Dark Winds will return for a fourth season, even before the third season’s release on March 9. This renewal proves that the creators have a strong belief in the story they are telling.
Dark Winds, based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novel series, was created by Graham Roland and is executive-produced by George R.R. Martin. The show has gained a dedicated audience and continues to develop major storylines introduced in the first season.
Joe Leaphorn (played by Zahn McClarnon) is still dealing with the devastating loss of his son, Joe Jr. New details about his son’s death lead him on a difficult personal journey. The second season follows the events of People of Darkness, a 1980 novel by Hillerman. Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), now working as a private investigator, crosses paths with Leaphorn once again as they become involved in a dangerous case.
Leaphorn and Chee Face New Dangers in Season 2
Season 2 starts with a tense moment. Leaphorn and Bernadette (Jessica Matten) arrive at a trailer in the middle of the desert. Before they can investigate, they are trapped inside as gunfire erupts from Colton Wolf (Nicholas Logan), a deadly new antagonist. This dramatic scene does not continue until Episode 4, “The March,” but it is an important turning point in the season.
The story begins when Emerson Charley, a terminally ill man, dies in a car explosion outside the hospital where Joe’s wife, Emma (Deanna Allison), works. Leaphorn quickly determines that this was not an accident. Someone deliberately killed Emerson. Meanwhile, Jim Chee takes on a new case.
His client, Rosemary Vines (Jeri Ryan), hires him to find a stolen box belonging to her wealthy husband, B. J. Vines (John Diehl). Rosemary suspects that a secretive group called the People of Darkness stole the box. She believes Emerson’s son, Tomas Charley (Robert I. Mesa), is responsible.
As Leaphorn and Chee investigate, they track down Tomas. Chee finds a map that reveals where Tomas hid the stolen box. When they reach the location, a gunman ambushes them. During the shootout, Chee is gravely wounded. Leaphorn makes a shocking discovery—inside the box is his dead son’s buckle.
This piece of evidence suggests a possible link between the gunman and Joe Jr.’s death. Leaphorn also finds a report about the Drumco oil well, submitted by Emerson’s late brother, Dylan Charley.
The Truth About Colton Wolf
The mysterious gunman is revealed to be Colton Wolf. To erase any witnesses, Wolf kills Tomas and attempts to kill Tomas’s young son, Benny (Jet James Grant). He even attacks Chee at the hospital but manages to escape. Leaphorn learns that Wolf was responsible for the Drumco oil well explosion. A large manhunt follows, leading Leaphorn and Bernadette to Wolf’s hideout.
A chase ensues, and Wolf jumps into a canyon. Leaphorn follows, and they both suffer serious injuries. Bernadette rescues Leaphorn, while the police take Wolf into custody. Authorities confirm that Wolf caused the oil well explosion and killed several people.
Wolf had a troubled childhood. His mother killed his father and sister. It is suggested that Wolf killed his mother, yet he still hires private investigators to search for her. Despite his crimes, Leaphorn suspects that Wolf was working for someone else.
The Mastermind Behind the Tragedy
Leaphorn questions Wolf but gets no useful answers. Later, while being transported by federal officers, Wolf overturns the vehicle and escapes. He goes straight to B. J. Vines’ house, revealing the final clue in the case. B. J. kills Wolf to erase any evidence linking them.
Leaphorn’s investigation exposes B. J.’s true intentions. Years ago, Dylan Charley submitted a false report, claiming the Drumco oil well had no uranium deposits. But B. J. knew the truth.
He hired Wolf to cause an explosion, forcing Drumco to sell the land cheaply. Six young Native American men died in the explosion, but for B. J., they were just collateral damage. With enough proof, Leaphorn has B. J. arrested.
Leaphorn’s father warns him that powerful men like B. J. can escape justice. At first, Leaphorn trusts the legal system, but when B. J. is released, he decides to act. Leaphorn kidnaps B. J., takes him to the freezing desert, and leaves him to face his fate alone. The next day, Sheriff Gordo (A Martinez) tells Leaphorn that B. J. has vanished. Authorities assume he fled after being released on bail.
What’s Next for Dark Winds in Season 3?
As Season 2 ends, the story focuses on its emotional impact. Bernadette, who applied for a job at Border Patrol, accepts the position and leaves the reservation. She realizes that Native people and white people are treated differently under the law. Before she leaves, Leaphorn gives her a metal feather made from his son’s melted buckle.
Still from Dark Winds (Credit: Netflix)
Chee finally agrees to return to the Navajo Tribal Police. Meanwhile, Emma Leaphorn allows journalist Mary Landon (Jacqueline Byers) to publish a report about the illegal sterilization of Native American women. Mary warns that this decision will have major consequences.
Sally Thunder (Elva Guerra), who has lived with Joe and Emma since Season 1, sets out on her own journey. Many new challenges and conflicts await in Season 3. The upcoming season promises intense drama and exciting new developments.
AMC’s Dark Winds has been renewed for Season 4 ahead of its Season 3 premiere on March 9. The show follows Joe Leaphorn, who uncovers shocking details about his son’s death while investigating a deadly oil well explosion.
He discovers that assassin Colton Wolf carried out the explosion under orders from businessman B. J. Vines, who sought to acquire uranium-rich land. When B. J. escapes justice, Leaphorn takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Bernadette joins Border Patrol, Chee returns to the Tribal Police, and Emma supports a controversial report on Native American sterilization. Season 3 promises intense drama and new revelations.
Dark Winds Season 3 premieres on AMC on March 9 and will be available to stream on AMC+ the following day.
The new Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again begins with intense action, shocking fans right from the start. After almost ten years, the characters from the original Marvel/Netflix Daredevil series are back, but this is not the same story as before.
The show wastes no time delivering a dramatic twist—the unexpected death of Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson). Fans were not prepared for this heartbreaking moment, and what happened next was just as surprising.
Daredevil (Charlie Cox) gets his revenge by throwing Foggy’s killer, Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, also known as Bullseye (Wilson Bethel), off a rooftop. This brutal moment leaves viewers in shock. While it seems that Bullseye is dead, the truth is far more complicated. Unlike Foggy, Bullseye survives, but how is that possible? To find the answer, we need to look back at the original Daredevil series and the Marvel comic books.
Daredevil Season 3 Revealed Bullseye’s Secret Strength
At the end of Daredevil Season 3, Bullseye finally realizes that Wilson Fisk, also known as the Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), has been using him all along. Fisk has manipulated him from the start and even went so far as to kill the woman Bullseye had been obsessed with—Julie Barnes (Holly Cinnamon).
This betrayal drives Bullseye into a rage. He interrupts Kingpin’s wedding to get revenge, but Fisk is much stronger. The villain beats Bullseye nearly to death, breaking his spine in the fight. If Daredevil had not intervened, Fisk might have killed Bullseye right then and there.
The next time we see Bullseye, he is on an operating table, undergoing an experimental spinal surgery. The doctor performing the surgery, Dr. Kenji Oyama (Glenn Kubota), is no ordinary surgeon. He is an expert in advanced medical procedures, and his goal is not just to fix Bullseye’s injuries but to make him stronger than before. He uses a special metal called Cogmium steel to reinforce Bullseye’s bones.
Cogmium steel is a rare material in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It has only been mentioned once before, in the final episode of Daredevil, titled “A New Napkin.” In that scene, as Bullseye is being operated on, his eyes open, and his pupils show the Bullseye symbol from the comics.
This moment teases that his story is far from over. At the time, it was unclear whether this was meant to hint at a future season or if it was simply left as a possibility. However, Daredevil: Born Again confirms that Bullseye’s transformation was real.
Now, in Born Again, Bullseye’s enhanced body allows him to survive Daredevil’s attack. When Matt Murdock throws him off the rooftop, it should have been a fatal fall. But thanks to his reinforced skeleton, Bullseye does not die. He is injured, but his body is strong enough to recover. A year later, he is seen in court, looking completely healed.
The show does not explain this survival in detail, but the evidence is clear. Because Bullseye’s bones are infused with Cogmium steel, his body is much more durable than before. Even a direct attack from Kingpin would no longer be able to break him as easily. His survival proves that he is one of Daredevil’s most dangerous enemies, and this makes his return even more terrifying.
Bullseye’s Metal Skeleton Comes Straight From the Comics
Fans of Marvel Comics will recognize that Bullseye’s story in Born Again follows a similar path to the comics. In the “Born Again” comic arc, Daredevil #181 features an intense fight between Daredevil and Bullseye after Bullseye kills Elektra. Their battle takes them across the city, and in the end, Daredevil lets Bullseye fall from a great height. It looks like the villain is dead, but instead, he ends up paralyzed.
Later, in Daredevil #198, a secretive figure known as Lord Dark Wind appears. He is revealed to be none other than Dr. Kenji Oyama, the same character who operated on Bullseye in the Netflix series. In the comics, Dr. Oyama uses a powerful metal—adamantium—to repair Bullseye’s bones. This is the same unbreakable metal that coats Wolverine’s skeleton.
However, there is a key difference between the two characters. Wolverine has a healing factor that allows his body to perfectly bond with the metal, making him nearly indestructible.
Bullseye, on the other hand, does not have this ability. His metal bones make him much stronger, but he is not completely invincible. His body can still be damaged, though he can withstand injuries that would kill a normal person.
Bullseye has used his enhanced body to continue his violent career, becoming one of Daredevil’s most persistent enemies. At one point in the comics, he even impersonates Daredevil to damage his reputation, similar to what happened in Daredevil Season 3. With his unique abilities, he has defeated some of Marvel’s toughest fighters, including Deadpool.
Daredevil: Born Again Shows That Bullseye Is Still a Threat
The first episode of Daredevil: Born Again proves that Bullseye is one of the most dangerous villains in Daredevil’s world. He has returned to take revenge, and this time, he will not stop until he gets what he wants. Wilson Fisk once promised Matt Murdock that he would leave Foggy and Karen Page alone, but that promise never applied to Bullseye.
Still from Daredevil Born Again (Credit: Netflix)
It is clear that Bullseye still holds a deep grudge against Matt, Foggy, and Karen for stopping him in the past. He has come back even stronger, and this time, he is determined to settle the score.
Sadly, this results in the loss of Foggy Nelson, a moment that shakes Matt to his core. When Daredevil throws Bullseye off the roof, it seems like a desperate act, but in the end, it does not even stop him.
Bullseye’s story is not over. Daredevil: Born Again continues many elements from the original series, making it feel like a true continuation rather than a reboot.
Wilson Bethel, who plays Bullseye, is listed as a main cast member in the show’s opening credits, though he does not appear in the second episode. This suggests that he will return later in the season, setting up another showdown with Matt Murdock.
When Bullseye returns, Matt will have to face him again. This time, he will have to find a way to stop him for good. But with Bullseye stronger than ever, that will not be easy. Daredevil: Born Again airs every Tuesday on Disney+. Fans will have to keep watching to see how this deadly rivalry plays out.
Set in the MCU and building on Netflix’s Daredevil (2015–2018) and Echo, Born Again picks up with Matt Murdock retired from vigilantism, focusing on lawyering in New York… until old tragedies and new threats drag him back in. Wilson Fisk, now mayor, plots from the shadows. Foggy’s shocking death at the hands of Bullseye (Dex) forces Matt’s hand, and Punisher turns up in a brutal cameo. The tone is gritty, emotionally charged, and downright raw—Marvel at its most mature and violent, yet deeply character‑driven.
