Dark Winds has returned to AMC + with a strong debut for Season 3. Per AMC, the third season’s premiere episode attracted 2.2M viewers in the first three days of availability, which is up more than 50% in viewership over the Season 2 premiere.

The thriller is a historical look at life among Native Americans during the 1970s. With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, it's a must for western fans.

The Season 3 premiere of acclaimed series "Dark Winds" scored 2.2 million viewers, cable network AMC announced.

Here's everything you need to know about the newest season of the psychological thriller series based on books by Tony Hillerman.

EXCLUSIVE: Franka Potente ( Run Lola Run, Mayfair Witches) has joined the cast of AMC ‘s Dark Winds in a key guest role for Season 4. Details regarding her character are under wraps. The series was renewed for a fourth season ahead of the show’s third season premiere. New episodes are currently airing Sunday nights at 9 p.m.

Already renewed for a fourth season, which begins filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico this month, Dark Winds has the rare distinction of achieving a perfect 100-point score on Rotten Tomatoes for each of its first three seasons, in addition to an avalanche of critical praise and fan excitement.

The hit crime thriller “Dark Winds” returns with its season 3 premiere on Sunday, March 9 (3/9/2025) at 9 p.m. ET on AMC. A live stream of the premiere can be found on Philo (free trial), Sling (half off first month), and other TV streaming services listed below.