Dark Windsis officially leaving its streaming service this month. The series is a cop drama about two Navajo police officers named Leaphorn and Chee, who have to challenge their own beliefs when solving a double murder case. It is set in the 1970s and features a leading cast including Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Elva Guerra, Deanna Allison, and Jessica Matten.
Dark Windsalso has some high-profile talent working behind-the-scenes. This includesGame of Thronesauthor George R. R. Martin as an executive producer, as well asRobert Redford. Chris Eyre, a prominent indigenous American director and producer known for movies likeSmoke Signals, also executive produces, and directed 10 episodes.
Now,Dark Windsis officially parting ways with one of its streaming hosts before too long. As perWhat’s On Netflix,Dark Windsseasons 1 and 2 will be leaving Netflix on August 19.It joins a group of AMC shows leaving the platform that day, includingA Discovery of Witches,Fear the Walking Dead, andInterview with the Vampire.
What This Means For Dark Winds
It Will Be Less Accessible To Fans
Dark Windshas been incredibly well-receivedevery season since its 2022 debut. The show has managed to maintain a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for all three seasons, includingDark Windsseason 3, which wrapped up in April of this year. Audiences have also generally liked the show, evidenced by its 75% Popcornmeter.
Dark Windsseason 4has also already been confirmed. In fact,AMC was confident enough in the show that they renewed it before the season 3 premiere this year.
Given this track record,Darks Winds' leaving Netflix is a big loss for viewers. It is one of the more consistently well-reviewed shows on television right now, and it was able to have a wider audience with its first two seasons available on Netflix. After it leaves on August 19, viewers must instead turn to AMC+ to watchDark Winds.
Our Take On Dark Winds Leaving Netflix
It Is Part Of A Much Larger Wave Of Departures
More significant thanDark Winds' departure itself is what it means for Netflix’s AMC deal. Last year, theWednesdaystreamer went into an agreement with AMC that would allow them to put non-active seasons of some of AMC’s most popular shows on Netflix. In theory, this was beneficial to both parties.
In practice, the shows did incredibly well on Netflix, and several ended up getting renewed by AMC. While this seems like it would be a successful strategy, AMC is following through on letting the distribution deal expire on June 04, 2025. This is a big change for Netflix, asDark Windsis not the only well-reviewed show that is leaving.
Dark Winds
Cast
Dark Winds is a 2022 television series based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels. Set in 1970s Navajo Nation, it follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Officer Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate a double murder case. The show delves into both mysticism and the stark realities of life on a Native American reservation, balancing crime-solving with rich cultural narratives and character development.
