Season 1 – Twin Peaks

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Max W extremely likeable cast. Especially Kyle MacLachlan. Very funny at times, too. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  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 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Kelly A Twin Peak is truly a special series. The first episode makes it clear that this show is something unique and addictive, blending small-town charm with a deep and unsettling mystery. This show almost created the perfect template for all future small town mystery shows and proves how everlasting this show truly is. The episode opens with the discovery of Laura Palmer’s body on the side of a body of water, from there the sense of pull only deepens. Lynch introduces a cast of quirky and memorable characters each with their own bed of secrets, and the town of Twin Peaks itself feels like a character within itself. What really makes this episode shine is the balance of tones and moods. Dale Cooper is truly a highlight, as his eccentric yet methodological approach to solving Laura Palmer’s murder provides a fascinating counterpoint to the town’s eerie environment. Whether is flickering lights, or the ethereal music that’s heard throughout the episode, every detail in this episode creates the perfect tone for the plot. The episode also excels at leaving viewers with literally more questions than answers, making sure that the viewers are hooked from the very beginning. Lynch also doesn’t notify directly, he more so invites the audience to form the puzzle themselves which is quite interactive and again, draws the watcher closer. Whether you’re a fan of mystery or just looking for something that feels genuinely unique, Twin Peaks is the way to go. Personally, Twin Peaks is the trendsetter for this genre, so for those seeking originality, this show is the one for you. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Avery C I first heard of Twin Peaks when people on the internet were comparing the show to Riverdale when it was all the rage. Watching the frist few episodes of Twin Peaks I can definitely see the resemblance and similarities. Twin Peaks has this intriguing mix of crime drama and supernatural elements that, on paper, sounds really cool. It’s definitely got an original vibe, and I can totally see why people are obsessed with it. The mystery of the small town and the dark secrets everyone’s hiding is pretty gripping, but honestly, I had a tough time getting into it. There were moments where the story really clicked, and I could see the potential, but it just didn’t hold my attention the whole time.The biggest issue for me was that the pacing was very slow for me There were so many long shots, awkward pauses, and pointless conversations that just dragged on forever. Some of these scenes could’ve been a lot more interesting if they cut down the filler. I get that the show’s going for this mysterious, slow-burn vibe, but with my attention span, it felt more frustrating than intriguing and I found myself reaching for my phone constantly. The dream sequences especially felt like they didn’t go anywhere, just dragging things out and leaving me confused. The dialogue also felt a little off at times. It wasn’t super natural, so it was hard to get lost in the story. There were some quirky moments that were funny, but honestly, those were few and far between. I think the show's surreal, weird vibe is what got people hooked, and I can see the charm in that, but for me, the slow pace and awkwardness made it harder to enjoy. But who knows! When the show kicks off more and if I can get further in it maybe it’ll be more interesting and the drama will kick off! Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Jomo H Twin Peaks was arguably the tamest movie out of everything we’ve watched in this course. I thought it was good, but also a little underwhelming. Plus, it was very disappointing to learn more details about how Laura died, but not who her killer was. It wasn’t very clear to me. James said he was with Laura, but she was losing her mind while on his bike. Screaming about how Bobby killed someone. Was James saying that he lost control of his bike and crashed because of Laura’s hysteria? And no one actually killed her but she died from the impact. Or am I just slow? I couldn’t make sense of it. If James wasn’t Laura’s killer, who is? And why weren’t they revealed to us? I think that’s the missing piece this movie needed to be complete. I feel like a second Twin Peaks movie should be made to reveal who the true killer was. I might get called insensitive for saying this, but I thought that a whole school’s classes being cancelled and a saw mill being shut down over the death of a student was a bit absurd. Did Laura actually mean that much to a school with thousands of other students? Does this normally happen in real life when students unfortunately die? Why did the saw mill have to shut down? Laura’s body was washed up on the beach and the blood Harry and Agent Cooper were looking at was indoors. Either I’m too slow to understand it or this movie has too many holes in its story. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Phillip P Twin Peaks made to be a compelling and maybe even revolutionary blend of crime drama and supernatural elements. Yet for me, it felt like a chore to sit through rather than an exciting mystery. While I did enjoy certain moments in plot progression and the undeniably original vision of its creator, the show’s boring pacing and awkward scenes left me distracted for the majority of its runtime. The premise was undoubtedly interesting. The story of slowly revealing secrets within the small Twin Peaks community is gripping, and there are moments when the show executes this well. But these scenes were few and far between. The pacing is where Twin Peaks lost me. Unnecessarily long shots and awkward pointless conversations stretched on what could have been interesting plot developments into ones that dragged and ultimately bored me. It felt like the show was trying to be deep and mysterious, but given my Zoomer's tiny span of attention, it was just frustratingly slow. Especially some of the dream sequences, they felt like filler, unnecessarily confusing and long without offering much in the way of interests. The dialogue also often came across as uninteresting and unnatural, making it hard to further enjoy the show. While the quirky humor was occasionally amusing, it still was rarely appearing. At the end, I still can see why Twin Peaks has its fans. It was certainly different and surreal. But for me, the sluggish pacing and awkward execution hindered what could have been an otherwise engaging mystery. Twin Peaks undoubtedly fits the description of a show with a cult following, it is not for everyone. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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