After finding an even bigger audience on Netflix, Dark Winds is getting ready for another trip to the streamer.
The AMC mystery drama spent weeks climbing Netflix’s charts after Seasons 1 through 3 arrived on the platform, introducing a new wave of viewers to Navajo Tribal Police officers Joe Leaphorn, Jim Chee, and Bernadette Manuelito. For anyone who skipped the weekly rollout on AMC or has been waiting to binge, the good news is that Season 4 finally has a Netflix release date.
The latest installment of the acclaimed thriller brings another eight episodes of twists, murders, and long-buried secrets — and there’s even more good news for fans, as the series has already secured its future beyond Season 4.
Here’s when Dark Winds Season 4 lands on Netflix and what we know about the show’s future.
When will Dark Winds Season 4 be on Netflix?
According to reports, all eight episodes of Dark Winds Season 4 will debut on Netflix in the United States on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Like previous seasons, Netflix is expected to release the entire season at once, giving subscribers the chance to binge every episode over the holiday weekend.
Season 4 originally premiered on AMC and AMC+ on February 15, 2026, with new episodes airing weekly before concluding its run in April.
What Is Dark Winds About?
Based on Tony Hillerman‘s iconic Leaphorn & Chee novels, Dark Winds follows Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Deputy Jim Chee as they investigate violent crimes across the Four Corners region during the 1970s. Alongside officer Bernadette Manuelito, the pair often find themselves unraveling mysteries that stretch far beyond a single case, pulling in family histories, political corruption, and deeply personal stakes.
Part crime drama and part psychological thriller, Dark Winds has earned praise for blending classic noir storytelling with an authentic portrayal of Navajo life and culture. The series is anchored by Zahn McClarnon‘s performance as Leaphorn, with Kiowa Gordon and Jessica Matten rounding out the central trio.
Season 4 picks up after the events of last year’s finale and centers on the disappearance of a Navajo girl, a case that eventually leads the investigation well beyond reservation borders and into the criminal underworld of 1970s Los Angeles.
Will There Be a Dark Winds Season 5?
Yes! Fans can rest easy knowing that AMC renewed Dark Winds for Season 5 ahead of the Season 4 premiere.
The upcoming fifth season will once again consist of eight episodes, with production already underway. While AMC has not announced an official premiere date, the new season is widely expected to arrive sometime in 2027.
The early renewal is hardly surprising. Dark Winds has become one of AMC’s most acclaimed original dramas and has found an even larger audience thanks to its streaming success.
Where Can You Watch Dark Winds?
Seasons 1 through 3 are currently streaming on Netflix, while Season 4 will join the platform on July 4, 2026.
Viewers who don’t want to wait can also stream the latest season through AMC+.