When & Where: Season 4 Premiere Date and Streaming Platform

The show’s creators have officially confirmed that Season 4 of Dark Winds will premiere Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. TV Insider+2amc.com+2

The season will debut on **AMC+ and on linear AMC in the United States. The Economic Times+2IMDb+2

As with earlier seasons, fans can also catch up on previous seasons: the first three seasons are available on AMC+ — and earlier seasons had been distributed via a partnership that included streaming on Netflix (though Season 4 will debut exclusively on AMC/AMC+ for now). amcnetworks.com+2Netflix+2

What’s New: Season 4’s Story, Setting & Cast

Season 4 promises to expand the world of Dark Winds — both geographically and thematically. Here’s what to expect:

This season adapts the novel The Ghostway from the Mike Hillerman “Leaphorn & Chee” series, and will explore the Navajo concept of ghost sickness, bringing cultural depth and spiritual weight to the mystery. Wikipedia+2Hindustan Times+2

The plot centers on the search for a missing Navajo girl. The investigation will take protagonists outside the reservation — from the Southwest to the gritty urban landscape of 1970s Los Angeles — and plunge them into a dangerous web of organized crime. People.com+2amcnetworks.com+2

Season 4 will consist of eight hour-long episodes, matching the expanded length that began with Season 3. TV Insider+1

The returning principal cast includes Zahn McClarnon as Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, and Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito, among others. amcnetworks.com+1

Notably, this season marks Zahn McClarnon’s directorial debut, adding an extra layer of creative investment from the cast. IMDb+1

New cast additions for Season 4 include Franka Potente, Titus Welliver, and several others — promising fresh faces, new conflicts, and elevated stakes. amcnetworks.com+2TV Insider+2

Why Season 4 Is Already One of 2026’s Most Anticipated TV Events

Factor
Why It Excites

Fresh setting (from Navajo Nation to 1970s L.A.)
Warmer setting, different social dynamics — the shift could bring new tone and threats.

Deeper storyline
With ghost sickness, cross-cultural tensions, and organized crime, Season 4 promises richer drama and layered suspense.

Expanded episode count
More screen time means more breathing room for character and plot development.

Strong creative team & cast
Having the lead actor direct and the main cast return maintains creative continuity and trust.

Streaming clarity
AMC/AMC+ as the confirmed platform clears confusion — making it easier for fans to plan how they’ll watch.

What You Should Do Before February 15

If you haven’t already, now’s a great time to catch up by re-watching Seasons 1–3 on AMC+ (or via their previous availability on Netflix) so you’re refreshed on the story and character arcs.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming trailer (AMC has already released a first-look teaser accompanying their announcement) — early glimpses often drop months ahead of premiere. TV Insider+1

Prepare for a shift in tone and setting. The LA-based storyline and crime-drama atmosphere might make Season 4 darker — emotionally and narratively — but that could also mean some of the best storytelling in the show’s history.