AMC’s acclaimed series “Dark Winds” is set to return for Season 4 on February 15, 2026. This upcoming season will consist of eight hour-long episodes, continuing the gripping narratives established in previous installments.
Overview of “Dark Winds” Season 4
Based on the “Leaphorn & Chee” book series, “Dark Winds” is created by Graham Roland. The show, which is set in the 1970s, follows the Navajo Tribal Police as they navigate through a landscape marked by violence and crime.
Focus of the New Season
The fourth season will highlight the investigation of a missing Navajo girl. Lt. Joe Leaphorn, portrayed by Zahn McClarnon, will team up with fellow officers Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito. Their quest will take them from the safety of the Navajo Nation to the challenging environments of 1970s Los Angeles. The race against time will intensify as they confront an obsessive killer connected to organized crime.
Returning and New Cast Members
This season brings back familiar faces and adds several new actors:
- Zahn McClarnon – Lt. Joe Leaphorn (also executive producer and director for this season)
- Kiowa Gordon – Jim Chee
- Jessica Matten – Bernadette Manuelito
- Deanna Allison – Emma Leaphorn
- Franka Potente – Irene Vaggan
- Isabel DeRoy-Olson – Billie Tsosie
- Chaske Spencer – Sonny
- Luke Barnett – FBI Special Agent Toby Shaw
- Titus Welliver – Dominic McNair
- A. Martinez – Gordo Sena (returning role)
Creative Team Behind “Dark Winds”
The series continues to be a collaborative effort with John Wirth as showrunner. Executive producers include a team of notable figures such as Robert Redford, Graham Roland, and Chris Eyre, among others. The involvement of these talented individuals contributes to the show’s unique vision and authenticity.
Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming season of “Dark Winds,” which promises new mysteries and intense storytelling. The first-look teaser has already generated excitement ahead of its February premiere.
