‘Dark Winds’ Boss Previews Joe & Emma’s Season 4 Relationship Status

Dark Winds‘ Season 4 return is nearing with each passing week, and while we know a few details about where the next chapter of AMC‘s critically acclaimed drama will take us next, one major question looms. What’s next for Emma (Deanna Allison) and Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon)?

As fans will recall, Season 3 found Emma leaving Joe to spend time with her sister after lying on his behalf to FBI Agent Sylvia Washington (Jenna Elfman). While Emma knew deep down that Joe was responsible for B.J. Vines’ (John Diehl) death, and while she protected him from paying a price legally, she was left broken by it.

Season 3 concluded with Joe listening back to the interview tape Sylvia had gotten with Emma, where she talks about the anger Joe has had since their son died, and how it has changed him. She admits that she hopes she can forgive him for the actions he’s taken, leaving fans wondering if the show’s once-solid relationship is salvageable.