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Season 1 – Twin Peaks

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91% Tomatometer 118 Reviews 95% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
A crime drama mixed with healthy doses of the surreal, this series is about FBI Agent Dale Cooper, who travels to the small logging town of Twin Peaks to solve the murder of seemingly innocent high schooler Laura Palmer. Almost nothing is as it seems, however, and the show's sometimes eerie visuals, oddball characters and wild dream sequences drive the point home.
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Twin Peaks — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Twin Peaks plays with TV conventions to deliver a beguiling -- and unsettling -- blend of seemingly disparate genres, adding up to an offbeat drama with a distinctly unique appeal.

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Candace Sutton Sydney Morning Herald 01/27/2021
Twin Peaks has many of the elements of a soap opera: it is slow (although not vapid), has a complex plot melodrama and a plethora of disasters. It's the weirdness, the David Lynch trademark which is the lure. Go to Full Review
Joanna Murray-Smith The Age (Australia) 01/27/2021
The show fails for a number of reasons, however, not the least being that while Twin Peaks is often engrossing television, it is rarely emotional. It does not make us feel. Go to Full Review
Dennis Pryor The Age (Australia) 01/27/2021
It is simply a ripper of a soap opera. Go to Full Review
Chase Hutchinson The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Jan 22
There could be a sense of play in his craft, but Lynch knew there was also a crushing, overwhelming pain hidden in the remote landscapes. Go to Full Review
James Endrst Hartford Courant 01/26/2021
Often bizarre, always quirky, sometimes dark and cryptic yet surprisingly humorous, it is a show the likes of which viewers have never seen. Go to Full Review
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Ryan P Nov 16 Twin Peaks is a crime, mystery, and drama series first aired in 1990. As you can already tell, it has a blend of genres that make up the whole series. Furthermore, it's packed with all these cinematic techniques to make the viewers really immersed with the film. In fact, it is the ideal concept for what a drama series should be. While it already sounds good before you even watch it, some may have a rather different experience in terms of watching it. The element of detective telling, the process, and the process of how everything leads up is what makes this film interesting to me. It does have small comedic moments here and there but it’s not something that makes up the entirety of the genre. So if you’re mostly into drama films, then this should be the series for you. The progression of drama and the investigation was overall slow and doesn’t seem to resolve its own plot, as the ending sets on a cliffhanger for future sequels. No spoilers, but it doesn’t show who committed the murder towards the end. Furthermore, the series seems to lack any emotional attachment to the characters and the situation they’re in. You can only feel the weight on it from other characters but not to the viewers. It may make others feel emotion, but others don’t because it lacks some context but scenes to be attached to them in the first place. It’s definitely a film for those who are interested in crime whether its audience from fictional crime shows or audiences from watching crime shows. It’s more about the process and build up rather than making a plot with a conclusion. It definitely interests some but it may not be worthwhile for those looking for a satisfying conclusion or attachment they would find in other shows today. See more Jay D Nov 7 You should not be allowed out of lockup until you've seen every episode at least once. See more bao s Oct 10 My favorite series of all time. I know it by heart. See more Grayden T @Grayden Aug 25 This show is one of the most influential crime shows of all time. With David Lynch on the show its not a stretch to say something weird is going on. Throughout this entire season suspense builds into a huge finale. Although it doesn't wrap up. This entire season had me interested into the characters and the death of Laura Palmer. Kyle Machlaglan absolutely slams with the performance and sometimes makes it feel so lifelike that you might just think its real. Its a masterclass and lots of movies and shows take inspiration from its master crafted story. See more Kafe R Jul 13 Wow, just wow. Every show has twin peaks dna See more Judit S Mar 15 Best series ever (including all seasons). I love that it’s humorous, perplexing, it contains multicultural spirituality and it has perfect casting to name some of the characteristics. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 8, 1990 Pilot An FBI agent (Kyle MacLachlan) and a sheriff (Michael Ontkean) find weirdness in a Pacific Northwest town while investigating the murder of a local teen. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 12, 1990 Traces to Nowhere Agent Cooper and Sheriff Truman learn more about Laura's life; Catherine plots to take over the sawmill. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 1990 Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer Agent Cooper shows the sheriff's department an uncommon deductive technique; Benjamin and Jerry Horne visit One-Eyed Jacks; Donna and James make a commitment; Leo holds Bobby at gunpoint. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 1990 Rest in Pain The town gathers for Laura's funeral; Cooper ponders his dream; Truman tells him about the Bookhouse boys. Details Episode 5 Aired May 3, 1990 The One-Armed Man Cooper and Truman find the one-armed man; Norma Jennings goes to her husband's parole board hearing; Audrey Horne begins her own investigation. Details Episode 6 Aired May 10, 1990 Cooper's Dreams Truman and Cooper discover a macabre scene in the woods; Hank Jennings gets out of prison; Audrey goes to work for her father. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 1990 Realization Time While Audrey Horne goes under cover at One-Eyed Jacks, Agent Cooper and the Bookhouse Boys pay a visit; Sheriff Truman is informed of Josie's suspicions; Dr. Jacoby receives a call from the late Laura Palmer. Details Episode 8 Aired May 23, 1990 The Last Evening The investigation comes to a terrifying conclusion; Dr. Jacoby goes to his meeting with Laura Palmer; Catherine and Shelly are trapped. Details
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Season Info

Director
David Lynch, Duwayne Dunham, Mark Frost, Caleb Deschanel, Tim Hunter, Lesli Linka Glatter, Tina Rathborne
Screenwriter
David Lynch, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels, Mark Frost
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 8, 1990