First Look at Dark Winds Season 4: Navajo Nation Meets 1970s Los Angeles

AMC and AMC+ are turning up the tension with the first look at Dark Winds Season 4 and fans of the noir thriller can expect a pulse-pounding ride. The critically acclaimed series, based on Tony Hillerman’s iconic Leaphorn & Chee novels, returns Sunday, February 15, at 9 PM ET/PT with eight hour-long episodes. As the teaser and first images drop, it’s clear this season is pulling the Navajo detectives out of their desert home and into the gritty streets of 1970s Los Angeles, a move that promises fresh danger, complex characters, and the kind of mystery that will keep viewers glued to their screens.

Season 4 sees Zahn McClarnon reprising his role as Lt. Joe Leaphorn, joined by Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee and Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito. The new season also introduces a strong lineup of additions, including Franka Potente as Irene Vaggan and Isabel DeRoy-Olson as Billie Tsosie, a clever Navajo teen caught in a deadly web. Meanwhile, Titus Welliver brings his signature menace as crime boss Dominic McNair, setting the stage for a high-stakes hunt across city streets and reservation lands.

The storyline centers on the disappearance of a Navajo girl, forcing Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito to navigate the unfamiliar and dangerous terrain of Los Angeles in a race against the clock. With organized crime, FBI intrigue, and personal stakes running high, the series is upping the tension without losing the atmospheric grit and cultural nuance that earned it a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score in its first three seasons. Fans will also want to note that the second episode marks McClarnon’s television directorial debut, adding another layer of excitement to the season.

For those catching up, Seasons 1–3 are available on AMC+ and Netflix’s AMC Collection, making it easier than ever to binge before the premiere. Dark Winds Season 4 promises to deliver the signature mix of suspense, character depth, and moral complexity that keeps viewers coming back for more. If you’ve been waiting for a crime thriller that respects its Native American roots while expanding its scope into new, dangerous territory, the latest season is shaping up to be a can’t-miss addition.

Dark Winds Season 4 lands February 15 on AMC and AMC+, bringing Navajo detectives, 1970s crime chaos, and all the twists you didn’t know you were dying to see.