Four months after the season 3 finale, Dark Winds is still performing well on streaming charts. The AMC show, which is produced by A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin, revolves around three Navajo Tribal Police officers and their investigations.
Dark Winds‘ cast includes Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn, Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, and Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito. The series has received extensive critical acclaim and also resonated with general audiences, leading to a 100% Tomatometer score and 75% Popcornmeter score.
According to FlixPatrol, Dark Winds continues to be one of the most-watched shows on AMC+. It has been in the streamer’s top 10-performing shows for the past week and, as of August 15, it is currently the sixth most-watched show on the platform.
What This Means For Dark Winds
Dark Winds not only has great reviews, but it also continues to be popular even when new episodes are not being released. It is a show whose audience has continued to grow through positive word of mouth, which helped lead to the renewal of Dark Winds season 4.
The high viewership indicates that audiences want to be caught up with the show before the new season’s anticipated release in 2026, and that many are choosing to rewatch the episodes as well. The superb performances and stellar writing are among the many strengths that make it a show well worth seeing more than once.
Dark Winds‘ streaming success is also an important reminder that AMC has more to offer than the long-running The Walking Dead franchise. Original shows that aren’t part of a franchise, including Dark Winds, can still be incredibly successful, and there is even enduring interest in them during the hiatus between seasons.
Our Take On Dark Winds’ Streaming Success
Dark Winds season 3’s ending was satisfying, but there is still an appetite for the story to continue and to deliver on the new threads that have been set up. If the show is being watched this much right now, the viewership will likely get even better once season 4 has a confirmed release date.
As Dark Winds continues to receive more recognition from general audiences, this will hopefully begin to translate into awards recognition as well. Despite the critical acclaim, it has never received an Emmy Award nomination, which remains one of the biggest ongoing snubs. For the time being, the show’s cast and crew can enjoy knowing that they are a hit with critics and on streaming.