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AMC's Dark Winds Returns for Fourth Season in 2026

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

AMC's noir thriller series Dark Winds will return for its fourth season on February 15, 2026, with eight hour-long episodes.
Zahn McClarnon stars as Lt. Joe Leaphorn and leads the investigation with Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito.
Franka Potente joins the cast as Irene Vaggan.
The series is based on Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee novels, with George R.R. Martin and the late Robert Redford serving as executive producers.

History

Historical Context

Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee novels, beginning with "The Blessing Way" in 1970, spotlighted Native American culture through the lens of crime fiction. The series, which includes "Dance Hall of the Dead" (1973), has sold over 1 million copies. Its revival in 2026 reflects a growing appreciation for Indigenous narratives in mainstream media, enhancing representation in television storytelling.

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Story summary

AMC's noir thriller series Dark Winds will return for its fourth season on February 15, 2026, with eight hour-long episodes.
Zahn McClarnon stars as Lt. Joe Leaphorn and leads the investigation with Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito.
Franka Potente joins the cast as Irene Vaggan.
The series is based on Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee novels, with George R.R. Martin and the late Robert Redford serving as executive producers.

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