Think you’ve seen it all after True Detective? Think again. Dark Winds on AMC+ delivers a haunting, electrifying ride that grabs you by the soul and never lets go.

Starring Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon, this gripping crime-noir thriller unfolds in the 1970s Navajo Nation, where two tribal cops face horrors buried deep in the desert — ritual murders, missing children, uranium conspiracies, and ancient taboos that refuse to stay silent.

Set against the breathtaking mesas of Monument Valley, the series pulses with mysticism, danger, and the weight of history. Critics are calling it “electrifying,” “gritty,” and “one of the best shows of the year.”

This isn’t just another crime story — it’s a spiritual odyssey into justice, trauma, and cultural truth, told by Native voices both in front of and behind the camera.

If you’re craving something darker, deeper, and more human than True Detective — Dark Winds is streaming now on AMC+.

YOUR NEXT OBSESSION HITS AMC+: Dark Winds Returns with Gripping New Season

Los Angeles, October 3, 2025 — The desert is calling — and it’s darker, moodier, and more dangerous than ever. AMC+ has unleashed the newest season of Dark Winds, the acclaimed noir thriller set in the 1970s Southwest, and early reactions suggest it may be the series’ most electrifying chapter yet.

Navajo Detectives in a Desert of Secrets

Led by the incomparable Zahn McClarnon and rising star Kiowa Gordon, the series dives headlong into a web of ritual murders, missing children, and uranium schemes that cut deep into Navajo Nation history. At the heart of the story is a tangle of tribal taboos, family wounds, and mystical undercurrents that ground the drama in both cultural authenticity and psychological tension.

Set against the haunting mesas of Monument Valley, the show’s stark visuals and atmospheric direction echo the grandeur of a Western while pulsing with the dread of a classic noir.

Critics: “Electrifying Best”

The new season has critics raving, with one declaring: “This isn’t just prestige TV — it’s myth, memory, and mystery colliding at full force.”

• The Hollywood Reporter praised Zahn McClarnon’s performance as “his most layered yet — give the man an Emmy.”
• Variety called the show “a rare fusion of cultural storytelling and white-knuckle crime drama.”
• Fans on social media are already comparing its taut mysteries to the first season of True Detective — but with a voice and vision uniquely its own.

A Story Rooted in History and Culture

Based on the classic Tony Hillerman novels, Dark Winds explores not just crime, but also the impact of historical traumas on Native communities — from uranium mining’s shadow to the spiritual reckonings that ripple across generations.

McClarnon, who also serves as an executive producer, has emphasized the importance of Native-led storytelling both in front of and behind the camera:

“We’re not just telling a mystery. We’re telling our stories, our humor, our pain — all the parts of life you don’t always see on TV.”

The Next Must-Watch

With its blend of suspense, mysticism, and raw human drama, Dark Winds has quickly become one of AMC+’s crown jewels. Viewers looking for a binge-worthy new obsession will find themselves pulled into its shadowy world — where the past is never buried, and every secret comes at a cost.