Home > Twin Peaks > Season 1 « TV Series Page Twin Peaks: Season 1 (1990) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 + WANT TO SEE Episode List Season 1 Twin Peaks 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. 93% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 28 96% Audience Score User Ratings: 932 NEW More Info × Close ADD YOUR RATING Share on Facebook Post Want to See Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 100% Pilot Episode Air date: Apr 8, 1990 Also known as "The Northwest Passage," the two-hour pilot episode of Twin Peaks originally aired April 8, 1990. The central plot of the series is set when Pete Martell (Jack Nance) finds the body of high school student Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) wrapped in plastic by the water at the Packard Sawmill dock. As the town slowly gets word of her murder, Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) from the FBI arrives in the Washington town of Twin Peaks to investigate. Assisted by Sheriff Harry S. Truman (Michael Ontkean), Cooper retrieves Laura's secret diary and a videotape. At the morgue, Cooper discovers the letter "R" from under Laura's fingernail, evidence similar to the murder case of Theresa Banks a year ago. Meanwhile, at the Great Northern Hotel, Audrey Horne (Sherilyn Fenn) disrupts her father's business deal, causing the would-be investors to back out. Deputy Hawk (Michael Horse) and Deputy Andy Brennan (Harry Goaz) locate the scene of the murder and find half of a gold heart necklace. Also, Laura's safe deposit box is opened, revealing a copy of Fleshworld magazine and about ten thousand dollars. Laura's boyfriend, Bobby Briggs (Dana Ashbrook), who is having a secret affair with waitress Shelly Johnson (Madchen Amick), is brought in for questioning. Later on at the Roadhouse, Laura's other boyfriend, James Hurley (James Marshall), kisses Donna Hayward (Lara Flynn Boyle), Laura's best friend. This episode features Julee Cruise singing "Falling" and "The Nightingale" during the scenes at the Roadhouse. The American broadcast version ends with Sarah Palmer (Grace Zabriskie) having a vision about the other half of the heart necklace. The European release contains extra scenes and an alternate ending. The Twin Peaks pilot episode was not included on the 2001 Artisan Entertainment DVD release of Twin Peaks: The First Season due to rights restrictions. More 2 100% Pilot Part 1 In David Lynch's cult mystery drama, the murder of local high school girl Laura Palmer brings quirky FBI agent Dale Cooper to the town of Twin Peaks. More 3 86% Pilot Part 2 In David Lynch's cult mystery drama. the murder of local high school girl Laura Palmer brings quirky FBI agent Dale Cooper to the town of Twin Peaks. More 4 86% Rest in Pain Air date: Apr 26, 1990 Originally broadcast on April 26, 1990, episode three of Twin Peaks, "Rest in Pain," takes place the day of Laura Palmer's funeral. After having breakfast with Audrey (Sherilyn Fenn), Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) explains his dream to Sheriff Harry Truman (Michael Ontkean), claiming it is a code that reveals the identity of Laura's killer. At the morgue, Albert Rosenfield (Miguel Ferrer) wants to continue the autopsy while Doctor Hayward (Warren Frost) wants to release the body for the funeral. Albert doles out insults and Harry punches him out. The autopsy report reveals that Laura had been tied up and cut on the night of her death, and that she was addicted to cocaine. Laura's cousin, Madeline (also played by Sheryl Lee), arrives for the funeral, where Bobby (Dana Ashbrook) and James (James Marshall) get into a fight and Leland Palmer (Ray Wise) loses control. That evening is a full moon, and Cooper gets introduced to the Bookhouse Boys, a secret society formed to get rid of the evil presence in the woods. They find out somebody is running drugs across the Canadian border into Twin Peaks and they capture Bernard Renault (Clay Wilcox). More 5 71% The One-Armed Man Air date: May 3, 1990 The investigation into Laura Palmer's murder continues in Twin Peaks, Vol. 4, the fourth regular-season episode of David Lynch and Mark Frost's ground-breaking television series, combining elements of soap opera, murder mystery, horror film, and postmodern comedy. In this installment, directed by Tim Hunter (River's Edge), Agent Dale Cooper finds his dream visions paying off: Sarah Palmer, Laura's mother, has also had visions of the evil man named Bob, while Deputy Hawk has located the One-Armed Man of Cooper's dream. Yet these leads, which point towards local veterinarian Bob Lydecker, seem like a fruitless dead-end -- that is, until the call from the FBI forensic lab reveals that mysterious bites on Laura Palmer's body were made by a mynah bird, a fact that points them towards several other clues. Also searching for clues are Laura's classmates Audrey Horne and Donna Hayward; Audrey begins to suspect that her father may be involved with Laura's death, while Donna finds herself falling in love with Laura's former boyfriend James Hurley. Meanwhile, the drug ring collapses in on itself, secret plans are made regarding the saw mill, and Hank Jennings is released from prison, all of which means the town may soon face a whole new series of problems. More 6 86% Cooper's Dreams Air date: May 10, 1990 Episode five of the first season of Twin Peaks, "Cooper's Dreams," originally aired on May 10, 1990, and was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Trying to start her own investigation, Audrey goes to a job interview at her father's department store. She manipulates the manager, Emory Battis (Don Amendolia), into a job at the perfume counter and learns some secret connections between Horne's and One-Eyed Jacks. Hank Jennings (Chris Mulkey) returns from prison to work at the Double R Diner, so Norma tells Ed Hurley (Everett McGill) that they can't continue their affair. Dr. Lawrence Jacoby (Russ Tamblyn) has a counseling session with the Briggs family, and Bobby reveals details about Laura's connection to drugs. Agent Cooper, Hawk, Sheriff Truman, and Doctor Hayward go hiking in the woods and have tea with Margaret Lanterman (Catherine Coulson), also known as the Log Lady, who tells them about her visions on the night of Laura's murder. While out in the woods, they find Jacques Renault's cabin full of clues, along with a possible witness -- a mynah bird named Waldo. That night, the Icelanders have a reception at the Great Northern, where Audrey spies on Catherine and Ben, and Leland dances out of control. James and Donna continue their own investigation with the help of Madeline, who shares clues that she found in Laura's bedroom. The main suspect, Leo Johnson, is assaulted by both Hank and Shelly. More 7 71% Realization Time Air date: May 17, 1990 Twin Peaks, Vol. 6 is the sixth regular-season episode of Twin Peaks, the famed, short-lived television serial from David Lynch and Mark Frost. This volume centers around the undercover infiltration of One-Eyed Jack's, another step in the investigation of Laura Palmer's murder. Agent Dale Cooper, Sheriff Harry Truman and Big Ed Hurley all explore the casino and brothel, posing as oral surgeons. Audrey Horne has also been working been her way into One-Eyed Jack's -- posing not as a customer, but as a potential employee, recruited in the same manner as Laura Palmer. Audrey winds up there on the same night as does central suspect Jacques Renault. Meanwhile, James Hurley and Donna Hayward, suspicious of Dr. Jacoby, lay a trap for him by disguising Laura's cousin Madeline as Laura, back from the dead. This installment, directed by famed cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, contains some of the most memorable moments of the series, which is characterized by bizarre comedy and surreal details within an atmosphere of brooding mystery. Especially notable scenes are Audrey's "audition" for Blackie, where she ties a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue, and the ultimate fate of Waldo the mynah bird. More 8 88% The Last Evening Air date: May 24, 1990 The final cliffhanger episode of the first season of Twin Peaks, entitled "The Last Evening," originally aired on May 24, 1990, and was written and directed by series co-creator Mark Frost. James (James Marshall) and Donna (Lara Flynn Boyle) search for clues and find the missing tape, while Dr. Jacoby (Russ Tamblyn) gets assaulted and ends up in the hospital. Agent Cooper's (Kyle MacLachlan) undercover operation at One-Eyed Jacks is successful in setting up and arresting Jacques Renault (Walter Olkewicz), who confesses details about the night of Laura's murder. Also at One-Eyed Jacks, Audrey's secret investigation is almost discovered when her father, Ben Horne, unwittingly goes to visit "the new girl." The end is near for the Packard Sawmill, as Leo Johnson (Eric Da Re) prepares to burn it down with Shelley and Catherine inside. Hank Jennings (Chris Mulkey) reveals details of his criminal history, as well as his secret connection to Josie Packard. With several characters meeting their fate in this episode, including the two main suspects (Jacques and Leo), the mystery of Laura Palmer's murder is even more puzzling. The season finale ends with Agent Cooper receiving a gun shot in his room at the Great Northern Hotel. More 9 No Score Yet Realization Time (Episode 9) Air date: May 17, 1990 Twin Peaks, Vol. 6 is the sixth regular-season episode of Twin Peaks, the famed, short-lived television serial from David Lynch and Mark Frost. This volume centers around the undercover infiltration of One-Eyed Jack's, another step in the investigation of Laura Palmer's murder. Agent Dale Cooper, Sheriff Harry Truman and Big Ed Hurley all explore the casino and brothel, posing as oral surgeons. Audrey Horne has also been working been her way into One-Eyed Jack's -- posing not as a customer, but as a potential employee, recruited in the same manner as Laura Palmer. Audrey winds up there on the same night as does central suspect Jacques Renault. Meanwhile, James Hurley and Donna Hayward, suspicious of Dr. Jacoby, lay a trap for him by disguising Laura's cousin Madeline as Laura, back from the dead. This installment, directed by famed cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, contains some of the most memorable moments of the series, which is characterized by bizarre comedy and surreal details within an atmosphere of brooding mystery. Especially notable scenes are Audrey's "audition" for Blackie, where she ties a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue, and the ultimate fate of Waldo the mynah bird. More 10 No Score Yet The Last Evening (Episode 10) Air date: May 24, 1990 The final episode of the first season of David Lynch and Mark Frost's acclaimed, genre-bending television serial, Twin Peaks, Vol. 7 sees the climax of several important plotlines. Donna Hayward and James Hurley's trap for Dr. Jacoby backfires when he is beaten by a masked man and has a heart attack. Meanwhile, Cooper's undercover infiltration of the local brothel, One-Eyed Jack's, leads to a telling encounter with Jacques Renault, who ultimately confesses to his activities on the night of Laura Palmer's murder. Audrey Horne's evening as a fledging worker in One-Eyed Jack's has taken a much darker turn, however, as she hides from her first potential client: her father. Meanwhile, Leo Johnson sets the mill on fire, with his wife inside; little does he know that plans are being made to dispose of him as well. The episode, directed by Mark Frost, concludes ambiguously, with the appearance of a mystery figure who shoots Agent Cooper in the stomach. Many observers believe the cliffhanger nature of this season-ending episode alienated many viewers who expected a clear-cut solution to the "Who Killed Laura Palmer?" mystery, and that this disappointment contributed heavily to the show's rapid decline in popularity. More Twin Peaks: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (9) Tv Season Info An FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the strange town of Twin Peaks. Genre: Drama Network: ABC/Showtime Premiere Date: Apr 8, 1990 Exec. Producers: David Lynch, Mark Frost Cast Kyle MacLachlan as Agent Dale Cooper Joan Chen Ray Wise as Leland Palmer Dana Ashbrook as Bobby Briggs Sherilyn Fenn as Audrey Horne Michael Ontkean as Sherrif Harry S. Truman Chris Mulkey as Hank Jennings Sheryl Lee as Laura Palmer Mädchen Amick as Shelly Eric DaRe as Leo Johnson Richard Beymer as Benjamin Horne Michael Horse as Deputy Hawke Don S. Davis as Maj. Garland Briggs James Marshall as James Hurley Lara Flynn Boyle as Donna Hayward Piper Laurie David Patrick Kelly as Jerry Horne Catherine E. Coulson as Log Lady Russ Tamblyn Gary Hershberger as Mike Nelson Harry Goaz as Deputy Andy Brennan Peggy Lipton as Norma Jennings Kimmy Robertson as Lucy Moran Warren Frost Eric Da Re as Leo Johnson Grace Zabriskie as Sarah Palmer Everett McGill Jack Nance Wendy Robie as Nadine Hurley Miguel Ferrer Mary Jo Deschanel as Eileen Hayward Ian Buchanan as Richard Tremayne Heather Graham as Annie Blackburne Kenneth Welsh as Windom Earle Show More Cast News & Interviews for Twin Peaks: Season 1 Staff Picks: 13 TV Shows From 2017 You Should Binge-Watch Right Now View All Twin Peaks: Season 1 News Episodes 1 100% Pilot Episode Air date: Apr 8, 1990 Also known as "The Northwest Passage," the two-hour pilot episode of Twin Peaks originally aired April 8, 1990. The central plot of the series is set when Pete Martell (Jack Nance) finds the body of high school student Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) wrapped in plastic by the water at the Packard Sawmill dock. As the town slowly gets word of her murder, Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) from the FBI arrives in the Washington town of Twin Peaks to investigate. Assisted by Sheriff Harry S. Truman (Michael Ontkean), Cooper retrieves Laura's secret diary and a videotape. At the morgue, Cooper discovers the letter "R" from under Laura's fingernail, evidence similar to the murder case of Theresa Banks a year ago. Meanwhile, at the Great Northern Hotel, Audrey Horne (Sherilyn Fenn) disrupts her father's business deal, causing the would-be investors to back out. Deputy Hawk (Michael Horse) and Deputy Andy Brennan (Harry Goaz) locate the scene of the murder and find half of a gold heart necklace. Also, Laura's safe deposit box is opened, revealing a copy of Fleshworld magazine and about ten thousand dollars. Laura's boyfriend, Bobby Briggs (Dana Ashbrook), who is having a secret affair with waitress Shelly Johnson (Madchen Amick), is brought in for questioning. Later on at the Roadhouse, Laura's other boyfriend, James Hurley (James Marshall), kisses Donna Hayward (Lara Flynn Boyle), Laura's best friend. This episode features Julee Cruise singing "Falling" and "The Nightingale" during the scenes at the Roadhouse. The American broadcast version ends with Sarah Palmer (Grace Zabriskie) having a vision about the other half of the heart necklace. The European release contains extra scenes and an alternate ending. The Twin Peaks pilot episode was not included on the 2001 Artisan Entertainment DVD release of Twin Peaks: The First Season due to rights restrictions. More 2 100% Pilot Part 1 In David Lynch's cult mystery drama, the murder of local high school girl Laura Palmer brings quirky FBI agent Dale Cooper to the town of Twin Peaks. More 3 86% Pilot Part 2 In David Lynch's cult mystery drama. the murder of local high school girl Laura Palmer brings quirky FBI agent Dale Cooper to the town of Twin Peaks. More 4 86% Rest in Pain Air date: Apr 26, 1990 Originally broadcast on April 26, 1990, episode three of Twin Peaks, "Rest in Pain," takes place the day of Laura Palmer's funeral. After having breakfast with Audrey (Sherilyn Fenn), Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) explains his dream to Sheriff Harry Truman (Michael Ontkean), claiming it is a code that reveals the identity of Laura's killer. At the morgue, Albert Rosenfield (Miguel Ferrer) wants to continue the autopsy while Doctor Hayward (Warren Frost) wants to release the body for the funeral. Albert doles out insults and Harry punches him out. The autopsy report reveals that Laura had been tied up and cut on the night of her death, and that she was addicted to cocaine. Laura's cousin, Madeline (also played by Sheryl Lee), arrives for the funeral, where Bobby (Dana Ashbrook) and James (James Marshall) get into a fight and Leland Palmer (Ray Wise) loses control. That evening is a full moon, and Cooper gets introduced to the Bookhouse Boys, a secret society formed to get rid of the evil presence in the woods. They find out somebody is running drugs across the Canadian border into Twin Peaks and they capture Bernard Renault (Clay Wilcox). More 5 71% The One-Armed Man Air date: May 3, 1990 The investigation into Laura Palmer's murder continues in Twin Peaks, Vol. 4, the fourth regular-season episode of David Lynch and Mark Frost's ground-breaking television series, combining elements of soap opera, murder mystery, horror film, and postmodern comedy. In this installment, directed by Tim Hunter (River's Edge), Agent Dale Cooper finds his dream visions paying off: Sarah Palmer, Laura's mother, has also had visions of the evil man named Bob, while Deputy Hawk has located the One-Armed Man of Cooper's dream. Yet these leads, which point towards local veterinarian Bob Lydecker, seem like a fruitless dead-end -- that is, until the call from the FBI forensic lab reveals that mysterious bites on Laura Palmer's body were made by a mynah bird, a fact that points them towards several other clues. Also searching for clues are Laura's classmates Audrey Horne and Donna Hayward; Audrey begins to suspect that her father may be involved with Laura's death, while Donna finds herself falling in love with Laura's former boyfriend James Hurley. Meanwhile, the drug ring collapses in on itself, secret plans are made regarding the saw mill, and Hank Jennings is released from prison, all of which means the town may soon face a whole new series of problems. More 6 86% Cooper's Dreams Air date: May 10, 1990 Episode five of the first season of Twin Peaks, "Cooper's Dreams," originally aired on May 10, 1990, and was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Trying to start her own investigation, Audrey goes to a job interview at her father's department store. She manipulates the manager, Emory Battis (Don Amendolia), into a job at the perfume counter and learns some secret connections between Horne's and One-Eyed Jacks. Hank Jennings (Chris Mulkey) returns from prison to work at the Double R Diner, so Norma tells Ed Hurley (Everett McGill) that they can't continue their affair. Dr. Lawrence Jacoby (Russ Tamblyn) has a counseling session with the Briggs family, and Bobby reveals details about Laura's connection to drugs. Agent Cooper, Hawk, Sheriff Truman, and Doctor Hayward go hiking in the woods and have tea with Margaret Lanterman (Catherine Coulson), also known as the Log Lady, who tells them about her visions on the night of Laura's murder. While out in the woods, they find Jacques Renault's cabin full of clues, along with a possible witness -- a mynah bird named Waldo. That night, the Icelanders have a reception at the Great Northern, where Audrey spies on Catherine and Ben, and Leland dances out of control. James and Donna continue their own investigation with the help of Madeline, who shares clues that she found in Laura's bedroom. The main suspect, Leo Johnson, is assaulted by both Hank and Shelly. More 7 71% Realization Time Air date: May 17, 1990 Twin Peaks, Vol. 6 is the sixth regular-season episode of Twin Peaks, the famed, short-lived television serial from David Lynch and Mark Frost. This volume centers around the undercover infiltration of One-Eyed Jack's, another step in the investigation of Laura Palmer's murder. Agent Dale Cooper, Sheriff Harry Truman and Big Ed Hurley all explore the casino and brothel, posing as oral surgeons. Audrey Horne has also been working been her way into One-Eyed Jack's -- posing not as a customer, but as a potential employee, recruited in the same manner as Laura Palmer. Audrey winds up there on the same night as does central suspect Jacques Renault. Meanwhile, James Hurley and Donna Hayward, suspicious of Dr. Jacoby, lay a trap for him by disguising Laura's cousin Madeline as Laura, back from the dead. This installment, directed by famed cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, contains some of the most memorable moments of the series, which is characterized by bizarre comedy and surreal details within an atmosphere of brooding mystery. Especially notable scenes are Audrey's "audition" for Blackie, where she ties a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue, and the ultimate fate of Waldo the mynah bird. More 8 88% The Last Evening Air date: May 24, 1990 The final cliffhanger episode of the first season of Twin Peaks, entitled "The Last Evening," originally aired on May 24, 1990, and was written and directed by series co-creator Mark Frost. James (James Marshall) and Donna (Lara Flynn Boyle) search for clues and find the missing tape, while Dr. Jacoby (Russ Tamblyn) gets assaulted and ends up in the hospital. Agent Cooper's (Kyle MacLachlan) undercover operation at One-Eyed Jacks is successful in setting up and arresting Jacques Renault (Walter Olkewicz), who confesses details about the night of Laura's murder. Also at One-Eyed Jacks, Audrey's secret investigation is almost discovered when her father, Ben Horne, unwittingly goes to visit "the new girl." The end is near for the Packard Sawmill, as Leo Johnson (Eric Da Re) prepares to burn it down with Shelley and Catherine inside. Hank Jennings (Chris Mulkey) reveals details of his criminal history, as well as his secret connection to Josie Packard. With several characters meeting their fate in this episode, including the two main suspects (Jacques and Leo), the mystery of Laura Palmer's murder is even more puzzling. The season finale ends with Agent Cooper receiving a gun shot in his room at the Great Northern Hotel. More 9 No Score Yet Realization Time (Episode 9) Air date: May 17, 1990 Twin Peaks, Vol. 6 is the sixth regular-season episode of Twin Peaks, the famed, short-lived television serial from David Lynch and Mark Frost. This volume centers around the undercover infiltration of One-Eyed Jack's, another step in the investigation of Laura Palmer's murder. Agent Dale Cooper, Sheriff Harry Truman and Big Ed Hurley all explore the casino and brothel, posing as oral surgeons. Audrey Horne has also been working been her way into One-Eyed Jack's -- posing not as a customer, but as a potential employee, recruited in the same manner as Laura Palmer. Audrey winds up there on the same night as does central suspect Jacques Renault. Meanwhile, James Hurley and Donna Hayward, suspicious of Dr. Jacoby, lay a trap for him by disguising Laura's cousin Madeline as Laura, back from the dead. This installment, directed by famed cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, contains some of the most memorable moments of the series, which is characterized by bizarre comedy and surreal details within an atmosphere of brooding mystery. Especially notable scenes are Audrey's "audition" for Blackie, where she ties a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue, and the ultimate fate of Waldo the mynah bird. More 10 No Score Yet The Last Evening (Episode 10) Air date: May 24, 1990 The final episode of the first season of David Lynch and Mark Frost's acclaimed, genre-bending television serial, Twin Peaks, Vol. 7 sees the climax of several important plotlines. Donna Hayward and James Hurley's trap for Dr. Jacoby backfires when he is beaten by a masked man and has a heart attack. Meanwhile, Cooper's undercover infiltration of the local brothel, One-Eyed Jack's, leads to a telling encounter with Jacques Renault, who ultimately confesses to his activities on the night of Laura Palmer's murder. Audrey Horne's evening as a fledging worker in One-Eyed Jack's has taken a much darker turn, however, as she hides from her first potential client: her father. Meanwhile, Leo Johnson sets the mill on fire, with his wife inside; little does he know that plans are being made to dispose of him as well. The episode, directed by Mark Frost, concludes ambiguously, with the appearance of a mystery figure who shoots Agent Cooper in the stomach. Many observers believe the cliffhanger nature of this season-ending episode alienated many viewers who expected a clear-cut solution to the "Who Killed Laura Palmer?" mystery, and that this disappointment contributed heavily to the show's rapid decline in popularity. More Critic Reviews for Twin Peaks Season 1 All Critics (28) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (0) It's the most intelligent, gorgeously filmed and highly stylized series of this disappointing season. Jan 31, 2018 | Full Review… Andy Edelstein Newsday Top Critic Twin Peaks is like the horrific, teasing fever nightmare that takes you to the head of the darkened staircase and throws you off, leaving you frozen in midflight at an exquisite peak of terror and wordless exhilaration. May 14, 2017 | Full Review… Greg Dawson Orlando Sentinel Top Critic Imagine the eeriness of Twilight Zone, the wit of "Hill Street Blues," the stylishness of Miami Vice and the originality of Max Headroom combined with the vamping and soap-opera enticement of Dynasty. May 14, 2017 | Full Review… Ed Siegel Boston Globe Top Critic A little weak in sum, but its highlights are blinding and not necessarily limited to David Lynch's contribution. Jun 19, 2019 | Full Review… Bill Chambers Film Freak Central Many remember the eight episodes in season one as being brilliant. Mar 8, 2019 | Full Review… S. Indra Sathiabalan The Sun Daily (Malaysia) Twin Peaks smuggled avant-garde into prime time, brimming with a surrealism you just didn't encounter back then... there's still nothing quite like it on TV. May 16, 2018 | Full Review… John Powers NPR's Fresh Air The foray of filmmaker David (Blue Velvet) Lynch into series television is visually arresting and mysteriously atmospheric, as strange and unsettling a project as any in the medium's history. May 14, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… David Hiltbrand People Magazine What we have is a leg-pull of considerable class. Jan 31, 2018 | Full Review… Robin Oliver Sydney Morning Herald Top Critic Still mourning the demise of St. Elsewhere? Tired of chasing Molly Dodd through the cable scheduling maze? Rejoice, lovers of the offbeat: David Lynch has come to television. May 14, 2017 | Full Review… Gay S. Gassair Willamette Week Twin Peaks, which debuts Sunday as a two-hour movie, is like nothing you've seen in prime time -- or on God's earth. It may be the most hauntingly original work ever done for American TV. May 14, 2017 | Full Review… Richard Zoglin TIME Magazine Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (28) Audience Reviews for Twin Peaks: Season 1 Jun 18, 2019 Sorry but saying this series is a bore is giving it too much credit, I couldn't get through the first 3 episodes without wanting to insert a drill into my brain to add a little bit of excitement, the only plus points I have to offer on this is I love the opening theme and the dvd/Blu-ray artwork David N Apr 03, 2019 I have to cut the show some slack considering it's now 29 years old. It's definitely not close to my fav shows, but it did have some appeal. The characters may be a bit too quirky for me but the plot at times was interesting. I'm watching this show because I'm a fan of Lynch and this is mandatory viewing if you want to call yourself a fan. The storyline is pretty out there in this crazy town of Twin Peaks. It's all about stealing other people's lovers, backstabbing people and murdering people. If it was darker it would've been amazing, but it's more a comedy than anything else (and it hasn't aged very well). Riff J Mar 10, 2019 An absolutely incredible season from the greatest Tv show of all time. James M Sep 25, 2018 Probably the best mix of genres ever displayed on-screen. Nicolas W Aug 02, 2018 100% pure David Lynch. an exciting, mysterious show that takes its time to delve into plot and characters. a television masterpiece that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime Alessandro D Apr 28, 2018 Way back in the year after my birth, directors David Lynch and Mark Frost created a show unlike anything else. I had heard of Twin Peaks, and even watched an episode or two, but didnt become interested until I started watching the new one on Showtime. After watching a few fascinating but bizarre episodes, I decided to start with the beginning. Flipping on my On-Demand, I saw both seasons of the 1990 series and the movie Fire, Walk With Me. Twin Peaks benefits from its strangeness. The modern incarnation (complete with original cast) is fascinatingly strange. Its metaphysical components are perfect compared to other popular show Ive seen, and as someone who enjoys questions about the unknown, I found myself willing (or at least wanting) to believe that Lynch knows what he is talking about. The new stuff is a lot weirder than the old stuff which is pretty much standard, Sci-Fi fare almost 30 years later. Regardless, Im not going to try to talk about what the red room is or what is actually happening to Doug until I get all the way caught up. Season 1 of the original series begins inconspicuously enough, though a dry-wrought drama was present from the very beginning. With the murder of Laura Palmer as the premise, we bear witness to genre-spanning characters work together to battle evil, or compete with each other to be the big fish in a small pond. Things start getting weird in episode 1, but its not until the end of episode 3 that the red room first appears. The pace of the season feels like a Law and Order or CSI episode. Agent Cooper has the smart sophistication of the modern CSI Grissom, Truman and Hawke are sheriffs right out of a western. Andy and Lucy are the sitcom couple. The teenagers run around like the Goonies. All of the antagonists (there are many) feel like soap opera criminals (except for the three cons who seem like bad guys in action movies). The fact that these characters even speak the same language is astonishing- they are mainly from different universes. However, Frost and Lynch have them singing in harmony. They can move the story along while balancing the development of each of the characters. Looking at the most successful shows out there (GOT), this is something they do very well. Its often the most significant difference between a premium show and a regular run of the mill endeavor. On top of that, the intensity of the ultimate good and evil are spiritually illuminating, and thats before things even get weird. As I said, I dont know the whole story of Twin Peaks yet, but it would surprise me if I am not very happy with the rest of it as I watch. Everything indicates that Frost/Lynch knew where they wanted the show to go, so they began with a show that would take you there. Brian B Feb 24, 2018 A strong debut season of one of the best series ever. Bob H Jan 10, 2018 Epic story becomes a cult show. max k Dec 25, 2017 Genius. That's all I can say. Aidan D Dec 12, 2017 Utterly bizarre and ultimately charming in the best way. 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