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Season 2 – Twin Peaks

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65% Tomatometer 175 Reviews 88% 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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Critics Consensus

Twin Peaks answers its central question with diminishing returns while struggling to establish worthy new mysteries, but there are enough mesmeric flourishes to keep devotees dreaming of what lies in the Red Room.

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Antonia Zerbisias Toronto Star 10/16/2023
Patience, Peakers. What are you going to look forward to when it's all over? Uncle Buck? Go to Full Review Morris Gleitzman Sydney Morning Herald 01/27/2021
Thrillingly self-aware to the last, Twin Peaks wrote its own epitaph in the final episode. Go to Full Review Lynne Cairncross Sydney Morning Herald 01/27/2021
Some viewers have become alienated by the increasingly weird, dream logic of writers Lynch and Mark Frost. I, for one, find it refreshing, and as long as Kyle MacLachlan, that very Special Agent, is on the trail, I raise my cup of "joe" in salute. Go to Full Review Janis D. Froelich Tampa Bay Times 01/27/2021
The idiosyncratic fare aside, the excellent ensemble cast and the willingness to challenge TV conventions were Twin Peaks' undisputed accomplishments. Go to Full Review Ron Weiskind Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 01/27/2021
Alas, on Sunday night's season premiere the show's creators, Mark Frost and David Lynch, sent Twin Peaks careening over the cliff and rolling down those snow-covered mountains to a crashing thud. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lorenz L @Lorenz1060 Jul 18 Sadly, ABC limited Lynch's and Frost's control on the second season, and once Laura Palmer's killer is revealed (and ratings dropped), the series becomes almost unwatchable, with subplots which make daytime soap operas look like High Art. Watch the 2017 revival to see all the potential that was wasted. See more Tom F @RT55173143 Jul 2 The episodes that Lynch took interest in remain some of the wildest things to ever appear on TV. See more Vixo S @vixo_six Jun 11 Twin Peaks Season 2 is a fascinating but uneven continuation, caught between brilliance and frustration. Its beginning carries the force of the first season, and its finale recovers the hypnotic mystery that makes the series unforgettable, but the long middle stretch loses rhythm through subplots that often feel extended beyond their dramatic value. One early narrative turn risks weakening the engine of the series, yet the way it is staged remains one of the season's strongest moments. Kyle MacLachlan keeps Agent Cooper magnetic, Ray Wise delivers remarkable emotional force, and Sherilyn Fenn continues to give Audrey Horne a captivating presence. What saves the season is its return to strangeness near the end, when visions, symbols and danger regain purpose. Season 2 is imperfect, but when Twin Peaks works, it still feels unlike anything else. See more Akatsuki M @RT02027212 May 12 First time watching it, and while it may be slightly unfair to judge an old TV show by today’s standards, I just can’t get past the pacing issues this season has. They’re so severe that even the main plot becomes uninteresting; honestly, I could only really appreciate about 5 episodes out of 22. I understand that television at the time prioritized consistency and quantity, but much of it still feels unnecessary, despite the clear effort to build atmosphere. That said, the dialogue is brilliant, and the characters are truly unique and compelling. Some of the most important moments are genuinely chilling and beautifully executed. See more John F @RT84127024 Jan 6 Loses steam after a great start (and climax at episode 7) but still finishes quite well. An 8-episode season like the first season probably would've been perfect. See more Patrick S @PatrickStruik Dec 9 Not as strong as the first season but still highly recommended. See more Read all reviews
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Kyle MacLachlan

Special Agent Dale Cooper

Michael Ontkean

Sheriff Harry S. Truman

Mädchen Amick

Shelly Johnson

Dana Ashbrook

Bobby Briggs

Richard Beymer

Benjamin Horne

Lara Flynn Boyle

Donna Hayward

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 1990 May the Giant Be With You The investigation into Laura's death continues; Audrey is taken prisoner; Donna receives a strange message. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 1990 Coma Cooper gets help and unwanted news; Audrey gets in deeper; Donna arranges to meet a stranger; Leland makes a horrifying discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 13, 1990 The Man Behind Glass The trail to solving Laura's murder takes a new direction; a golden opportunity presents itself to Blackie O'Reilly. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 20, 1990 Laura's Secret Diary Ben's request to save Audrey's life stymies Cooper; Donna goes to another picnic; Lucy's love life gets complicated. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 27, 1990 The Orchid's Curse Cooper tells Truman where Audrey is; Leland attends his hearing; Donna and Maddy plot to steal Laura's diary; Ben gets a mysterious visitor. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 1990 Demons Cooper and Truman raid One-Eyed Jack's; Donna and Maddy are at Harold's mercy; Shelly and Bobby prepare for Leo's homecoming. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 1990 Lonely Souls Laura's killer is revealed; money woes strain Bobby and Shelly's relationship; Audrey confronts her father about One-Eyed Jack's. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 1990 Drive With a Dead Girl The one-armed man helps Cooper and Truman search for Bob; James and Donna miss the chance to say goodbye to Maddy; Lucy comes home. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 1990 Arbitrary Law Cooper asks for time to prove who murdered Laura; Andy's French stuns Donna; Mrs. Tremond disappears; Ben hits a cold streak. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 8, 1990 Dispute Between Brothers Cooper and Truman say goodbye; a wake is held for Leland; Hank takes Ernie hunting in Canada; Bobby borrows Leo's clothes. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 1990 Masked Ball Truman defends Cooper's actions at One-Eyed Jack's to the DEA and FBI; Nadine's feelings for Nelson deepen; Windom Earle makes a move. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 12, 1991 The Black Widow Cooper finds a clue; Andy and Tremayne are concerned over Nicky's past; Bobby makes quick money; sports beckons Nadine. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 19, 1991 Checkmate Cooper and Truman set a trap for Renault; Andy and Tremayne look into Nicky's past; an old love visits Ben; Nadine rescues Ed. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 2, 1991 Double Play Cooper confides Earle's tragic history to Truman; Audrey makes a business deal with Bobby; Leo comes out of it. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 9, 1991 Slaves and Masters Cooper learns who shot him; Donna tries to save James; Nadine interrupts Ed and Norma; Ben alters Civil War history. Directed by Diane Keaton. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 16, 1991 The Condemned Woman Cooper pleads with Josie for truth; Ben changes his mind; Ed proposes to Norma; James and Donna part; Audrey meets a mate. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 28, 1991 Wounds and Scars Cooper eyes a reclusive beauty; Truman agonizes over Josie; Donna gets a macabre visitor; Audrey falls in love. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 4, 1991 On the Wings of Love Cooper and the Sheriff's Department explore a cave at midnight; a sleeping Sheriff Truman is unaware of a woman's attempt to murder him. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 11, 1991 Variations and Relations Cooper and Truman attempt to decipher the Owl Cave hieroglyph; the Miss Twin Peaks contest engenders serious competition; Windom Earle makes another move. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 18, 1991 The Path to the Black Lodge Truman and Cooper pursue the Owl Cave mystery; Earle takes another prisoner and gets valuable information. Details Episode 21 Aired Jun 10, 1991 The Night of the Decision Truman and Cooper uncover part of the secret of the Black Lodge; Cooper helps Annie prepare for the beauty pageant; Leo helps Major Briggs escape from Earle; Catherine continues to try to open the black box; Windom Earle crashes the beauty contest. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 10, 1991 Beyond Life and Death Cooper faces his deepest fears as he hunts for Windom Earle, who has kidnapped Annie; Dr. Hayward scuffles with Ben Horne; Audrey stages an act of civil disobedience at the Twin Peaks Savings & Loan; Cooper tries to bargain with Earle. Details

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Twin Peaks — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
David Lynch, Lesli Linka Glatter, Todd Holland, Tim Hunter, Duwayne Dunham, Caleb Deschanel, James Foley, Tina Rathborne, Stephen Gyllenhaal, Uli Edel, Jonathan Sanger, Graeme Clifford
Screenwriter
Robert Engels, Barry Pullman, Tricia Brock, Scott Frost, Mark Frost, Mark Frost, Mark Frost, Harley Peyton
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 1990