Dark Winds (2022)

"Dark Winds" features Manuelito, a gay Navajo police officer, as a complex and integral character. His sexuality is depicted with dignity and agency, including a respectful portrayal of his romantic relationships. While acknowledging period-specific challenges, the series maintains an empathetic stance, resulting in a net affirming portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character.

The series portrays Christianity primarily through the lens of its historical impact on the Navajo Nation, particularly the trauma inflicted by Christian-run boarding schools that sought to eradicate indigenous culture and language. The narrative highlights the lasting negative consequences of these assimilation efforts.