Fans waited a year and a half for the third season of Dark Winds to drop, and now, just like that, the season finale is upon us. Where does the time go?

What can fans expect from Season 3, Episode 8 (“Béésh Łį́į́” — “Iron Horse”)? Per AMC, “Leaphorn and Chee call upon all their resources to solve the case and serve justice after learning the identity of the killer, and Bernadette fights for her life after coming face-to-face with the truth.”

If you need to catch up, all seven Season 3 episodes are streaming on AMC.com (with a valid cable login). And if you’re looking to stream the finale early, tonight’s episode is now available on AMC+ (more on that below).

The third season of Dark Winds is about to be in the books, but what does the future hold for AMC’s critical darling? Has Dark Winds been renewed for a fourth season? Here’s everything you need to know.

How Many Episodes Are There of Dark Winds Season 3?

The third season consists of eight episodes.

What Time Is The Dark Winds Season 3 Finale on AMC and AMC+?

The season three finale of Dark Winds debuts Sunday, April 27 at 3:01 a.m. ET on AMC+. The episode debuts at 9:00 p.m. ET on AMC.

Dark Winds Season 3, Episode 8 will be available to stream on AMC.com (with a valid cable login) beginning Monday, April 28.

Will There Be a Season 4 of Dark Winds?

Yes! Dark Winds has already been renewed for an eight-episode fourth season. The series started filming Season 4 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in March 2025.

“I’m looking forward to exploring and inhabiting the character of Joe Leaphorn once again in Season 4, and I’m excited to make my directorial debut on a show that means so much to me,” Zahn McClarnon said in a statement. “I’d like to send my gratitude and appreciation to Kristin Dolan, Dan McDermott, and all of the hard-working folks at AMC Networks for their support and commitment to Dark Winds. And of course, I’m most thrilled to be spending time with this wonderful cast and crew whom I have grown to love.”

The new season is scheduled to debut in 2026 on AMC and AMC+.

How To Watch Dark Winds Season 3 On AMC+:

All three seasons of Dark Winds are streaming on AMC+, which you can purchase for $6.99/month. An ad-free option is also available for $95.88/year. You can sample the service with a seven-day free trial.

You can also add AMC+ to your Sling TV, YouTube TV, or Philo accounts.

Is Dark Winds On Netflix?

You bet! The first two seasons of Dark Winds are currently streaming on Netflix.

Will Dark Winds Season 3 Be On Netflix?

The first two seasons of Dark Winds premiered in August 2024 on Netflix. While there’s no official information regarding if/when Season 3 will be added to the streamer, the new episodes won’t be on Netflix anytime soon.

The second season finale aired on September 3, 2023, before finding its way to Netflix almost a year later. Again, we have no official info, but if the third season does find its way to Netflix, it probably won’t be until 2026.

Can I Watch Dark Winds Season 3 On Amazon?

Yes! You can add AMC+ to your Prime Video account for an additional $6.99/month. Amazon offers a free trial for new subscribers.