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About Dark Winds

Dark Winds is a mystery and drama TV series that premiered on AMC on June 12, 2022. It has 5 seasons and 36 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 8 "Ni' Hodisxǫs (The Glittering World)", aired on April 5, 2026. The next episode, Season 5 Episode 1 "T's in Man (Skeleton Man)", airs on Sunday, February 7, 2027.

This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.

  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

36 episodes · 5 seasons

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Season 1

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

Leaphorn and Chee, two Navajo police officers in the 1970s Southwest, are forced to challenge their own spiritual beliefs when they search for clues in a double murder case.

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    6. HózhóoNaasháa

    Finale

    Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito descend on the hiding place of the Buffalo Society, only to be confronted with hard decisions that could change the outcome of the rest of their lives.

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    5. Ha'i'i'nlni

    With a major suspect in custody, Leaphorn discovers that there is more to this crime than he would have ever imagined. Manuelito faces her worst fears. Chee must make a choice between his career and his people.

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    4. Hooghandi

    Leaphorn suspects all of the crimes on the reservation are related.There is a big break in the case. Leaphorn invites Chee over for dinner. Meanwhile, Manuelito makes a discovery of her own.

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    3. K'e

    Leaphorn's niece celebrates her Kinaaldá as Leaphorn retrieves the bodies of the murder victims. Meanwhile, Manuelito and Chee investigate the whereabouts of the missing Mormon family.

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    2. The Male Rain Approaches

    Leaphorn and Chee interview the surviving witness to the Big Rock Motel murders. Chee meets with the coroner-- the cause of death remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Sgt. Manuelito makes a chilling discovery of her own.

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    1. Monster Slayer

    Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn must solve a series of crimes. He partners with new deputy, Jim Chee, who is back on the reservation for the first time since he was a child. Together they face down evil forces both earthly and supernatural.

Season 2

2023 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee find themselves in the high desert of Navajo Country chasing a killer who's turned his sights on them to protect a secret that rips open old wounds and challenges Leaphorn's moral and professional code. With the help of Sgt. Manuelito and Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena, Leaphorn and Chee must thwart their would-be assassin and restore balance not only to their own lives but to the reservation that depends on them.

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    6. Hózhó náhásdlįį

    Finale

    Leaphorn and Chee discover evidence that connects their cases, only for Leaphorn to realize justice won't be easily served. Meanwhile, Manuelito prepares for a big life change.

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    5. Black Hole Sun

    With his suspect in custody, Leaphorn races against the clock to get a confession, while Chee goes under cover at the cult that ties their investigations together. Meanwhile, Manuelito counsels a teenager nervous about the draft.

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    4. The March

    Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect, while Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss. Seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.

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    3. Antigonish

    After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own. Meanwhile, Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff's department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.

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    2. Wonders of the Unknown

    Leaphorn explores personal ties to an increasingly mysterious case, while Chee is questioned by a reluctant Sgt. Manuelito. The discovery of a body sends Leaphorn and Manuelito in pursuit of a child in danger.

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    1. Na'niłkaadii

    Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn investigates the death of a man involved in a mysterious cult. While Jim Chee, moonlighting as a PI, works a case of his own. When their investigations collide Leaphorn and Chee find themselves in grave danger.

Season 3

2025 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

Six months after the events of Season 2, Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee investigate the disappearance of two boys, with only an abandoned bicycle and blood-stained patch of ground left in their wake. Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito attempts to settle into her new life 500 miles from home with the Border Patrol, but stumbles across a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications.

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    8. Béésh Łį́į (Iron Horse)

    Finale

    Leaphorn and Chee call upon all their resources to solve the case and serve justice after learning the identity of the killer. Bernadette fights for her life after coming face-to-face with the truth.

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    7. T'áá Áłts'íísígo (Just a Small Piece)

    Leaphorn and Chee retrace their steps after uncovering a vital clue; Special Agent Washington presses for more information; Manuelito moves quickly to execute a search warrant.

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    6. Ábidoo'niidę́ę́ (What We Had Been Told)

    Leaphorn is forced to confront his worst fears and darkest memories when he puts his life on the line to prevent another murder.

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    5. Tsékǫ̨' Hasą́ní (Coal Mine Canyon)

    Following a grisly murder, Leaphorn and Chee strike out on their own when the FBI take over their case. Special Agent Washington pays the Leaphorns an unexpected visit. Manuelito searches for evidence south of the border.

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    4. Chahałheeł (Darkness Falls)

    Chee pays Manuelito a visit after discovering a link between their cases. Leaphorn pursues a fugitive suspect. Special Agent Washington interviews an eyewitness to the crime she's investigating.

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    3. Ch'į́į́dii (Ghosts)

    After a close call, Leaphorn and Chee follow the trail of a new suspect. The discovery of a body sends Special Agent Washington in a different direction. Manuelito puts a target on her back as she digs deeper into the mystery.

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    2. Náá'tsoh (Big Eyes)

    Leaphorn and Chee find themselves on a manhunt after making a shocking discovery. Special Agent Washington questions Leaphorn about a person of interest. Manuelito puts her job on the line when she searches for answers at a local ranch.

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    1. Ye'iitsoh (Big Monster)

    Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Sgt. Jim Chee investigate the disappearance of a Navajo boy. Manuelito makes a sinister discovery while adjusting to life on the border patrol. An FBI agent comes to solve a case linked to Leaphorn's recent past.

Season 4

2026 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 7 months ago

The fourth season focuses on the search for a missing Navajo girl, which takes Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito from the safety of Navajo Nation to the gritty terrain of 1970s Los Angeles in a race against the clock to save her from an obsessive killer with ties to organized crime.

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    8. Ni' Hodisxǫs (The Glittering World)

    Finale

    Leaphorn engages Vaggan in a battle of wills in order to and save himself and Billie from a grisly fate.

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    7. Nániikai (We Came Back)

    Leaphorn and Manuelito find themselves racing against the clock to save Billie from Vaggan. Chee recovers as he confronts the difficult truth about his past. Billie reconnects with a long-lost family member.

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    6. Shíká Nidanitáhą́ą́ (Those Who Were Searching for Me)

    When Chee's new intel provides a clue to Vaggan's identity, Leaphorn enlists the FBI to help ambush the killer. Manuelito and Emma help Chee with his recovery from a close call while he is haunted by a specter from his past.

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    5. Atída'ahiilyaágíí (Those Who Harmed One Another)

    Leaphorn and Manuelito assist the FBI with an investigation in exchange for information on a new lead. Chee goes undercover to get intel on Billie's cousin. Billie makes a life-changing discovery.

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    4. Ni' Ániidí (The New World)

    Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito search for Billie in Los Angeles. Chee is confronted by memories of his past while Leaphorn reconnects with Emma. Vaggan returns to the hunt when she learns that Billie is in town looking for her remaining family.

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    3. Ahááldláádígíí (That Which Has Been Torn Apart)

    Leaphorn tracks the killer and discovers that he's the object of her dangerous obsession. Chee contemplates his future with Manuelito and the NTP while they investigate new leads. Billie faces an uncertain future.

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    2. Bikéé' Doo Éédahoozįįdę́ę́góó (Toward Their Unknown Paths)

    Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito uncover new clues to the missing girl's whereabouts in the wake of a deadly shooting.

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    1. Kǫ' Tsiitáá Álnééh (Baptism by Fire)

    Leaphorn, Chee and Bernadette search for a runaway girl.

Cast & crew

Created by Graham Roland

  • Ryan Jason Cook

    Ryan Jason Cook

    White Doctor

  • Ryan de Quintal

    Ryan de Quintal

    Richard

  • Sheypan Draus

    Sheypan Draus

    Night Manager

  • John Paul Comanche

    Navajo Medicine Man

  • Harrison Lowe

    Harrison Lowe

    Hosteen Tso

  • Shawnee Pourier

    Shawnee Pourier

    Anna Atcitty

  • Hataaliinez El Wheeler

    Joe Jr.

  • David Midthunder

    David Midthunder

    Dillon Charley

  • Darrin Giossi

    Brandon

  • Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr.

    Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr.

    Pathologist Jerry

  • Seth Abeita

    Gate Guard

  • Makena Ann Hullinger

    Nanobah

  • Geraldine Keams

    Geraldine Keams

    Grandma Alice

  • Wambli Eagleman

    Yazzie

  • Brannon Selestewa

    Dine Vendor

  • Rob Tepper

    Rob Tepper

    Pete Samuels

Dark Winds FAQ

When is the next episode of Dark Winds?

The next episode of Dark Winds, Season 5 Episode 1 "T's in Man (Skeleton Man)", airs on Sunday, February 7, 2027. Get the Streambay app to be notified the moment it's out.

When did the latest episode of Dark Winds come out?

The most recent episode of Dark Winds, Season 4 Episode 8 "Ni' Hodisxǫs (The Glittering World)", aired on April 5, 2026.

How many seasons of Dark Winds are there?

Dark Winds has 5 seasons with 36 episodes in total.

When did Dark Winds first air?

Dark Winds first aired on AMC on June 12, 2022.

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