The wait for new episodes of Dark Winds Season 4 is much shorter than the gap between previous seasons. The crime drama returned on February 15, 2026, and has been delivering weekly episodes that take the Navajo Tribal Police far from the reservation. With the season now halfway through, viewers are looking ahead to the remaining episodes, including the seventh installment.
The show, executive produced by George R.R. Martin and the late Robert Redford, is based on Tony Hillerman’s 1984 novel “The Ghostway.” This season follows Zahn McClarnon as Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, and Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito as they search for a missing Navajo girl. The case pulls them from the familiar landscape of the Navajo Nation into the unfamiliar streets of 1970s Los Angeles.
Dark Winds Season 4 Episode 7 Release Date and Time
Dark Winds Season 4 Episode 7 arrives on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The episode airs at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. For those who prefer streaming, the episode becomes available on AMC+ at 3:01 a.m. ET on the same day.
The season consists of eight episodes in total, with new episodes releasing weekly. Here is the schedule for the remaining episodes:
- Episode 7 — March 29, 2026
- Episode 8 — April 5, 2026
The seventh episode is titled “Nániikai (We Came Back),” which continues the Navajo language tradition of episode naming that the series has maintained throughout its run.
Where to Watch Dark Winds Season 4
You can watch new episodes of Dark Winds in two ways. The show airs live on AMC and BBC America at 9:00 p.m. ET on Sundays. For streaming, AMC+ subscribers get early access at 3:01 a.m. ET on the same day.
AMC+ costs $7.99 per month, with an ad-free option available for $10.99 per month. New subscribers can sign up for a seven-day free trial. The service is also available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video for $7.99 per month.
If you prefer live TV streaming services without cable, DIRECTV Stream, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV all carry AMC. DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial for new customers.
What to Expect in Episode 7
The seventh episode arrives as the season builds toward its end. Episode 6, “Shíká Nidanitáhą́ą́ (Those Who Were Searching for Me),” aired on March 22, and Episode 7 will continue the story of Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito as they work to find the missing Navajo girl before it is too late.
The season has taken the three officers to Los Angeles, where they face not only a dangerous killer but also an organized crime operation. Titus Welliver joins the cast this season as Dominic McNair, described as a ruthless L.A. crime boss involved in drugs and stolen art. Franka Potente also joins the cast as Irene Vaggan, a character tied to the ongoing investigation.
The series remains true to the source material, incorporating elements of Navajo beliefs and culture. The novel “The Ghostway” deals with themes of “ghost sickness,” a Navajo belief that exposure to death without proper ceremony can cause spirits to cling to a person, leading to illness and despair. These themes run throughout the season.
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Dark Winds Season 4 Cast
The main cast for Season 4 includes the core trio who have been with the series since the beginning:
- Zahn McClarnon as Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn
- Kiowa Gordon as Deputy Jim Chee
- Jessica Matten as Sergeant Bernadette Manuelito
- Deanna Allison as Emma Leaphorn
New cast members for Season 4 include:
- Titus Welliver as Dominic McNair
- Franka Potente as Irene Vaggan
- Chaske Spencer as Sonny
- Isabel DeRoy-Olson as Billie Tsosie
- Luke Barnett as FBI Special Agent Toby Shaw
- A. Martinez as Sheriff Gordo Sena
Season 5 Already Confirmed
AMC has already renewed Dark Winds for a fifth season. Production on Season 5 is scheduled to begin in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in March 2026, with a planned debut in 2027.
Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Networks, praised the series for its storytelling and cultural representation when announcing the renewal. The quick renewal shows the network’s confidence in the show’s continued success.
Where to Catch Up on Previous Seasons
If you need to catch up on earlier episodes, the first three seasons of Dark Winds are currently streaming on Netflix. Season 3 arrived on Netflix in October 2025, following its March 2025 premiere on AMC. Season 4 is expected to follow a similar pattern and likely will not appear on Netflix until late 2026.
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