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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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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 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. Jan 27, 2021 Full Review Joanna Murray-Smith The Age (Australia) 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. Jan 27, 2021 Full Review Dennis Pryor The Age (Australia) It is simply a ripper of a soap opera. Jan 27, 2021 Full Review Chase Hutchinson The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 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. Jan 22, 2025 Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant Often bizarre, always quirky, sometimes dark and cryptic yet surprisingly humorous, it is a show the likes of which viewers have never seen. Jan 26, 2021 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News Twin Peaks is refreshing, unsettling, funny and mystifying. If you are the very unusual TV viewer looking for something different, the first three hours should put you in the mood for more. Rated: 5/5 Jan 26, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Grayden T 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Kafe R Wow, just wow. Every show has twin peaks dna Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review james o the series was compared parallels between The Legend of Zelda, Carnivale, Riverdale, Bates Motel, Legion, The Prisoner and Scooby-Doo. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/16/25 Full Review Judit S 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Max W extremely likeable cast. Especially Kyle MacLachlan. Very funny at times, too. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Lance R I was only able to see the first episode of twin peaks and after seeing it I thought it was alright. I really was not hooked to the show in any kind of way. I am not a big fan of investigative storylines so I guess you could see why. Another reason why I am not interested in investigative storylines is because I am impatient often and do not like waiting for mysteries to be solved. I very much prefer that mysteries be solved in a short matter of time. The episode starts with an investigation on the dead body of a high school student in the town of Twin Peaks. By the end of the episode it is implied that there are more secrets or mysteries within the town of Twin Peaks. Basically there is more than what is on the surface or more than meets the eye with this town. Aside from my opinion and looking beyond my thoughts. This show tries to bring audiences in by giving us a rich atmosphere within this episode through its writing, sound, and etc. The only good thing about this episode is the world it creates. The pacing in my opinion is really slow and I am not going to lie, I became bored with what I was watching. Not only is the episode slow paced but it also has the audience asking more questions than it does answers. If you are into slow paced investigation type shows then this show is right for you, but if you want a show to watch and get over with then I do not suggest this show at all. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review 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