The #3 Show on Netflix Is a Gritty Psychological Thriller Produced by George R.R. Martin (and It Has 2 Gripping Seasons)

While American Murder: Laci Peterson occupies the number one spot on Netflix’s top ten shows list for the second week in a row, there is a new psychological thriller that has just been added to the streaming platform, and it’s already reached the number three spot on the ranking. 

Produced by Robert Redford (Prime Video’s Jack Ryan) and George R.R. Martin, who brought us stories like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, Dark Winds (based on the “Leaphorn & Chee” book series by Tony Hillerman) follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his Navajo Tribe Police as they investigate a string of crimes in the community. 

Before finding a new home on Netflix, the series first debuted on AMC on June 12, 2022. And apparently, Netflix users are not the only ones enjoying the show. Dark Winds was a hit amongst critics, receiving a perfect 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.7 out of 10 rating on IMDb. 

What makes this neo-Western drama so different from every other crime thriller is that it features a predominantly Indigenous cast. The cast features a bunch of new faces, including Jessica Matten (Bernadette Manuelito), Zahn McClarnon (Joe Leaphorn), Kiowa Gordon (Jim Chee) and  Deanna Taushi Allison (Emma Leaphorn). However, there are also a few famous guest stars who make a brief cameo in the show, such as The Office alum Rainn Wilson, who plays the “Devoted Dan.”