One of TV’s hidden gems, Dark Winds season 3 returns to TV in 2025. The AMC crime drama that follows a Navajo police chief in the 1970s aired its finale episode of Dark Winds season 2 back in August of 2023, so fans of the series have had a bit of a wait for the next case to arrive. But the wait is finally coming to an end.
Dark Winds has earned 100% “Fresh” scores on Rotten Tomatoes for both its first two seasons. Dark Winds season 3 is going to be the biggest one yet, as it is expanding from the six episodes it had in both of its first two seasons to an eight-episode third season. Throw in some new guest stars and a thrilling new case, Dark Winds looks to hook fans once again.
Get everything you need to know about Dark Winds season 3 directly below.
Dark Winds season 3 next episode
Dark Winds season 3 is all new on Sunday, April 13, at 9 pm ET/PT on AMC. The episode will also stream on AMC Plus.
In order to watch Dark Winds on AMC you need to have a traditional pay-TV provider or live TV streaming service (Sling TV, YouTube TV) that carries the cable channel. If you’ve cut the cord on live TV, you can subscribe to AMC Plus, which will allow you to not only watch all of the new episodes of Dark Winds but catch up or rewatch the previous two seasons of the show as well. Past seasons of Dark Winds are also streaming on Netflix in the US
In the UK, Dark Winds streams on NOW TV and Sky. It’s not clear at this time when the latest season will be available for UK viewers.
Dark Winds season 3 cast
Zach McClarnon leads Dark Winds as Lt. Joe Leaphorn. This has become McClarnon’s most recognized role, but he has also starred in Westworld, Reservation Dogs, Fargo, Echo and Bone Tomahawk.
Other main cast members for Dark Winds include Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee (The Red Road), Jessica Matten (Rez Ball) as Bernadette Manuelito and Deanna Allison (Accussed) as Emma Leaphorn. In addition, a couple of guest stars from season 2 are returning to the show, A Martinez (Longmire) as Scarborough Police Department Acting Chief Gordo Sena and Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Picard) as Rosemary Vines.
Here is a look at the slate of new guest stars for Dark Winds season 3:
- Jenna Elfman (Dharma & Greg) as FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington
- Bruce Greenwood (The Fall of the House of Usher) as Tom Spenser
- Raoul Max Trujilo (Mayans M.C.) as Budge
- Tonantzin Carmelo (La Brea) as Border Patrol Agent Eleanda Garza
- Alex Meraz (The Walking Dead) as Border Patrol Agent Ivan Muños
- Terry Serpico (Law & Order: SVU) as Border Patrol Senior Chief Ed Henry
- Derek Hinkey (American Primeval) as Shorty Bowlegs
- Phil Burke (Hell on Wheels) as Michael Halsey
- Christopher Heyerdahl (Under the Banner of Heaven) as Dr. Reynolds.
Dark Winds season 3 plot
Here is what fans can expect from Dark Winds season 3, courtesy of the official synopsis from AMC:
“The expanded third season, featuring eight episodes, picks up six months after the events of Season 2 and follows Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee as they 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.”
Dark Winds season 3 recaps
Stay up to date with what is going on with Dark Winds season 3 with our episode recaps.
Dark Winds season 3 episode 1, "Ye'iitosh"
"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." Read WTW's Dark Winds season 3 episode 1 recap.
Dark Winds season 3 episode 2, "Náá'tsoh"
"In the Navajo Nation, two tribal police officers pursue a dangerous suspect while a federal agent probes their investigation. Meanwhile, a determined officer risks everything during her own search for truth." Read WTW's Dark Winds season 3 episode 2 recap.
Dark Winds season 3 episode 3, "Chjjdii"
"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." Read WTW's Dark Winds season 3 episode 3 recap.
Dark Winds season 3 episode 4, "Chahalheel"
"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."
Dark Winds season 3 episode 5, "Tséko' Hasaní"
"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."
Dark Winds season 3 trailer
Get a preview of the latest season of Dark Winds right here:
Dark Winds behind the scenes
Graham Roland is the creator of Dark Winds, adapting it from the Leaphorn & Chee books from Tony Hillerman. John Wirth is the showrunner.
Executive producers of Dark Winds include Roland, Wirth, McClarnon, Robert Redford, George R.R. Martin, Chris Eyre, Tina Elmo, Jim Chory, Vince Gerardis and Anne Hillerman.
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