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''Dark Winds'' is an American mystery | '''''Dark Winds''''' is an American mystery-psychological thriller television series based on the ''Leaphorn & Chee'' novel series by the late Tony Hillerman (1925-2008). It premiered on AMC and AMC+ on June 12, 2022, with the first season consisting of six episodes. After its premiere, the series was renewed for a six-episode second season, which will premiere in 2023. The show was executive produced by [[Robert Redford]] and author George R.R. Martin (''Game of Thrones''). The series focuses on the exploits of Navajo Tribal Police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee in 1971. This is the fifth filmed adaptation of Hillerman's creation. The first effort was ''The Dark Wind'' (1991) starring [[Lou Diamond Phillips]] as Chee and [[Fred Ward]] as Leaphorn. It was followed in 2002 and 2003 with three television movies: ''Skinwalkers'', ''A Thief of Time'', and ''Coyote Waits''. [[Wes Studi]] portrayed Joe Leaphorn and [[Adam Beach]] portrayed Jim Chee in those three adaptations. [[Robert Redford]] executive produced all the earlier adaptations as well. | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman == | == Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman == | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 28|Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman]] is carried by Lt. Leaphorn ([[Zahn McClarnon]]) as his primary sidearm. The revolver is outfitted with factory target grips. The Model 28 was a solid no frills magnum revolver for officers and private citizens who wanted a 357 | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 28|Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman]] is carried by Lt. Leaphorn ([[Zahn McClarnon]]) as his primary sidearm. The revolver is outfitted with factory target grips. The Model 28 was a solid no-frills magnum revolver for officers and private citizens who wanted a 357 Magnum, but were working with a limited budget. It shows a little research on the part of the shows creative team. | ||
[[File:Model28grip.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Model28grip.jpg|thumb|none|300px|S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with factory target grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:Darkwinds.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Leaphorn conducts a search using a modified Harries technique. Introduced in the early | [[File:Darkwinds.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Leaphorn conducts a search using a modified Harries technique. Introduced in the early-1970s, it is correct for the character to be using it.]] | ||
[[File:DarkwindsF.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:DarkwindsF.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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Dark Winds is an American mystery-psychological thriller television series based on the Leaphorn & Chee novel series by the late Tony Hillerman (1925-2008). It premiered on AMC and AMC+ on June 12, 2022, with the first season consisting of six episodes. After its premiere, the series was renewed for a six-episode second season, which will premiere in 2023. The show was executive produced by Robert Redford and author George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones). The series focuses on the exploits of Navajo Tribal Police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee in 1971. This is the fifth filmed adaptation of Hillerman's creation. The first effort was The Dark Wind (1991) starring Lou Diamond Phillips as Chee and Fred Ward as Leaphorn. It was followed in 2002 and 2003 with three television movies: Skinwalkers, A Thief of Time, and Coyote Waits. Wes Studi portrayed Joe Leaphorn and Adam Beach portrayed Jim Chee in those three adaptations. Robert Redford executive produced all the earlier adaptations as well.
The following weapons were used in the television series Dark Winds - Season 1:
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Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman
A Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman is carried by Lt. Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) as his primary sidearm. The revolver is outfitted with factory target grips. The Model 28 was a solid no-frills magnum revolver for officers and private citizens who wanted a 357 Magnum, but were working with a limited budget. It shows a little research on the part of the shows creative team.
