Fans of Dark Winds just got the news they’ve been waiting for — the critically acclaimed thriller is officially returning for Season 4, premiering Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+. And the excitement is real.

The new season will deliver eight hour-long episodes, diving deeper into the mysteries and spiritual shadows that surround life on the Navajo Nation. Returning to lead the charge are:

Zahn McClarnon as Lt. Joe Leaphorn — steady, wounded, relentless

Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee — torn between two worlds but driven by truth

Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito — fierce, loyal, and facing her own demons

These three have always been the emotional backbone of the series, and Season 4 promises to push them further than ever before.

AMC has already dropped a first-look teaser — and it’s enough to raise goosebumps. Flickers of desert storms, shadowed suspects, blood trails, and whispered warnings tease a season packed with:

High-stakes investigations

Supernatural undercurrents

Long-buried secrets clawing to the surface

Moral lines that blur in the dust and heat

Season 4 is shaping up to be the show’s most intense chapter yet — a gripping blend of mystery, spirituality, and the haunting weight of unresolved pasts.

The countdown begins. The desert winds are rising again.