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Justice has no boundaries.
This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.
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Episode 1
Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn must solve a series of crimes. He partners with new deputy, Jim Chee, who is back on the reservation for the first time since he was a child. Together they face down evil forces both earthly and supernatural.
Directed by Chris EyreWritten by Graham RolandGuest stars Ryan Jason Cook, Ryan de Quintal, Sheypan Draus, John Paul Comanche, Harrison Lowe, Shawnee Pourier, Rob Tepper, Quenton Yazzie
Episode 2
Leaphorn and Chee interview the surviving witness to the Big Rock Motel murders. Chee meets with the coroner-- the cause of death remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Sgt. Manuelito makes a chilling discovery of her own.
Directed by Chris EyreWritten by Anthony FlorezGuest stars Shawnee Pourier, Hataaliinez El Wheeler, David Midthunder, Darrin Giossi, Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr., Seth Abeita, Rob Tepper, Quenton Yazzie
Episode 3
Leaphorn's niece celebrates her Kinaaldá as Leaphorn retrieves the bodies of the murder victims. Meanwhile, Manuelito and Chee investigate the whereabouts of the missing Mormon family.
Directed by Sanford BookstaverWritten by Maya Rose Dittloff, Razelle BenallyGuest stars Makena Ann Hullinger, Geraldine Keams, Wambli Eagleman, Brannon Selestewa, Rob Tepper, Quenton Yazzie, Mosiah Silentwalker, Jonathan Adams
Episode 4
Leaphorn suspects all of the crimes on the reservation are related.There is a big break in the case. Leaphorn invites Chee over for dinner. Meanwhile, Manuelito makes a discovery of her own.
Directed by Sanford BookstaverWritten by Billy LutherGuest stars Rob Tepper, Quenton Yazzie, Mosiah Silentwalker, Lucinda Marker, Katrina Golden, Brian L. Reece, Jonathan Adams, Amelia Rico
Episode 5
With a major suspect in custody, Leaphorn discovers that there is more to this crime than he would have ever imagined. Manuelito faces her worst fears. Chee must make a choice between his career and his people.
Directed by Chris EyreWritten by Erica TremblayGuest stars Jonathan Adams, Stafford Douglas, Amelia Rico, Betty Ann Tsosie, Sarah Minnich, Ava Wagenman, Joaquin Devin Cavazos, Ryffin Phoenix
Episode 6
Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito descend on the hiding place of the Buffalo Society, only to be confronted with hard decisions that could change the outcome of the rest of their lives.
Directed by Chris EyreWritten by Maya Rose DittloffGuest stars Ryan Begay, DezBaa', Isiah Yazzie, Julian Bonfiglio, Kate Bergeron, Julianne Frick, Sophie Jane Frick, Natalie Benally
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Zahn McClarnonLt. Joe Leaphorn
Kiowa GordonJim Chee
Jessica MattenBernadette Manuelito
Deanna AllisonEmma Leaphorn
Elva GuerraSally Growing Thunder
Nicholas LoganColton Wolf
Jeremiah BitsuiBenjamin Tso
Eugene Brave RockFrank Nakai
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AMC StudiosUnited States
