Diana and Renee break down the Dark Winds Season 4 premiere, including Joe Leaphorn's surprising announcement about his future, a missing girl case tied to a boarding school, and a dangerous new threat emerging on the reservation. They explore Leaphorn's grief, Bernadette's growing leadership, and the emotional and cultural depth that makes the series so compelling. Plus, rapid-fire reactions, standout moments, and what this premiere sets up for the rest of the season. They also share TV and Movie recommendations.

00:00 Dark Winds S4 Premiere Kickoff + Question of the Day (Is Leaphorn Ready to Retire?)

01:21 First Impressions: Music, '70s Vibe, and Linda Hamilton's Surprise Cameo

03:51 Joe Leaphorn's Grief Without Emma: Separation, Guilt, and That Quiet Montage

05:53 Retirement Bombshell: Leaphorn Taps Bernadette to Lead

06:36 Bernadette & Chee Finally Together (and Everyone at Work Knows)

07:29 Linda Hamilton's Dementia Tribute + Why the Cameo Hits So Hard

08:32 Opening Van Assassin & the Diner Massacre: Fargo Vibes and Rising Stakes

11:32 Who Stood Out: Joe/Emma Status, Showrunner Notes, and Relationship Fallout

15:03 Chee & Bernadette's New Dynamic + Gordo Friendship Moments

19:56 Breaking Down the Leaphorn–Bernadette Talk: Why She's the Right Choice

23:14 Albert, Billy, "That's Not Your Milkshake": The Mystery Thread and The Assassin's Target

25:56 Bigger Conspiracy Brewing: Missing Cousin, Hitman Money & a New City Ahead

26:35 Music Spotlight: Bad Company's "Seagull" and Why the Lyrics Fit Joe's Montage

29:26 Grounding Traditions: Joe's Navajo Balance, Family Rituals & Bernadette's Connection to Land

30:50 Culture Meets the Badge: Why Bernadette Is Best Positioned to Lead

31:53 Hard History & Awareness: Boarding Schools and Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women

32:56 Easter Eggs & Production Notes: Linda Hamilton, Robert Redford Tribute, and the Bubble Gum Clue

35:16 Rapid-Fire Reactions: One-Word Joe, Biggest Surprise, and What's Next This Season

39:11 Question of the Day: Is Leaphorn Really Ready to Walk Away?

42:24 TV & Movie Recommendations: What We're Watching Right Now

50:07 Final Wrap-Up: Thanks for Listening, Share the Show & See You Next Time

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