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Dark Winds’ Season 3 Hits Netflix as AMC Dates Season 4 for February 2026

The Navajo Nation–set crime drama extends its reach through AMC’s Netflix partnership after a third straight 100% critics score.

Overview

  • Season 3 joined Netflix on October 27 after its earlier AMC run, putting all three seasons on AMC+ and Netflix.
  • Critics have awarded each of the first three seasons a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the Season 3 audience score stands at 80%, up from prior seasons.
  • AMC has scheduled the Season 4 premiere for February 15, 2026, continuing the network-first release pattern before later streaming on Netflix.
  • Adapted from Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels, the series is fictional and has emphasized Native-led storytelling, adding language and cultural advisors after early critiques.
  • Google Trends data shows search interest peaking in March with the Season 3 AMC debut, signaling rising popularity ahead of the Netflix launch.