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AMC Renews 'Dark Winds' for Fifth Season Ahead of Premiere

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

AMC Networks has renewed the noir drama "Dark Winds" for a fifth season before the fourth season premieres on February 15, 2024.
The series, set in the 1970s, follows Navajo Tribal Police officers Joe Leaphorn, Jim Chee, and Bernadette Manuelito as they investigate violent crimes.
Season 4 centers on the search for a missing Navajo girl, leading the characters to Los Angeles.
Filming for Season 5 will start in March 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with a planned release in 2027.

History

Historical Context

The Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in 1978, aimed to protect Native American children from cultural disintegration, addressing systemic issues in Indigenous communities. The AMC series "Dark Winds," set in the 1970s, portrays Navajo Tribal Police officers confronting violent crimes, reflecting these historical challenges. Its renewal signifies a growing interest in authentic Indigenous narratives and their historical contexts in contemporary media.

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Story summary

AMC Networks has renewed the noir drama "Dark Winds" for a fifth season before the fourth season premieres on February 15, 2024.
The series, set in the 1970s, follows Navajo Tribal Police officers Joe Leaphorn, Jim Chee, and Bernadette Manuelito as they investigate violent crimes.
Season 4 centers on the search for a missing Navajo girl, leading the characters to Los Angeles.
Filming for Season 5 will start in March 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with a planned release in 2027.

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