Twin Peaks: The Return: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: May 21, 2017

Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Kimmy Robertson

Summary: FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) returns to Twin Peaks 25 years later for the 18-episode season directed solely by David Lynch.

Creator: Mark Frost and David Lynch

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E0. Georgia Coffee Commercial (Part 1)
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Emily L. Stephens

May 22, 2017

If you, like me, had heard whispers that this revival was going to be Lynch’s vision almost entirely unconstrained by network notes--if you, like me, were buckled in for two hours of uncompromising surrealism and horror, this premiere delivered. Read full review

Tim Molloy

May 21, 2017

God what a good show this is. Who cares who killed who? Read full review

David Sims

May 22, 2017

These episodes scattered a lot of fascinating imagery, disconnected story ideas, and inter-dimensional nightmare antics in front of its audience; it’s up to viewers to try and put the pieces together, or (my preferred method) simply soak in every bizarre tableau with glee. ... Twin Peaks (subtitled The Return) is a worthy new entry in his canon. Read full review

Ken Tucker

May 22, 2017

Beautiful and puzzling, funny and exciting. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

May 22, 2017

Very little of this re-entry into “Twin Peaks” makes any sense. Yet it’s admirable that the drama’s creators have found a way to update the universe without relinquishing its signature atmosphere. The story still wields the power to mystify and confuse, even 26 years after the original episodes ended. Read full review

Sonia Saraiya

May 21, 2017

Twin Peaks: The Return is weird and creepy and slow. But it is interesting. The show is very stubbornly itself--not quite film and not quite TV, rejecting both standard storytelling and standard forms. It’s not especially fun to watch and it can be quite disturbing. But there is never a sense that you are watching something devoid of vision or intention. Lynch’s vision is so total and absolute that he can get away with what wouldn’t be otherwise acceptable. Read full review

Michael Ausiello

May 21, 2017

It’s hard not to feel like I’ve been completely, utterly duped. The two-hour kickoff did not repair the damage wrought by Season 2. ... To say I was disappointed by the revival’s indulgent, incomprehensible, taxing opening act would be a towering understatement. Read full review

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bkristman

May 22, 2017

It took me awhile to recognise and remember all the aged original characters as i saw them appear but it was like seeing old friends again.I find David Lynch's world to be very soothing and hypnotic and loved this new entry.
There was enough beautiful fresh new mystery to keep me wantingIt took me awhile to recognise and remember all the aged original characters as i saw them appear but it was like seeing old friends again.I find David Lynch's world to be very soothing and hypnotic and loved this new entry.
There was enough beautiful fresh new mystery to keep me wanting more in weeks to come .
Welcome back David .
Nice to see you haven't succumbed to the mainstream.… Expand

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ranjan04rajeev

Sep 4, 2017

I am reviewing this after watching the Final Episode. Twin peaks is not the show where you should be expecting a full closure and explanation of mysteries and weirdness. Lynch's work is still open for interpretation and there hasn't been any complete analysis of his work. There is no doubtI am reviewing this after watching the Final Episode. Twin peaks is not the show where you should be expecting a full closure and explanation of mysteries and weirdness. Lynch's work is still open for interpretation and there hasn't been any complete analysis of his work. There is no doubt about his absolute perfect directing skill. Had lynch tried to direct any mainstream Hollywood dramas he would definitely had won lots of Oscars. Lynch is an artist trying to make a moving painting portraying his ideas. May be someday we will be able to Disentangle his mysteries.

If you want to see something Weird and strange with lots of hidden meaning about life, death, time, space, good, evil, past, future, consciousness, dreams, beauty, gore, music, light and Coffee. Do watch it.… Expand

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BuzzzLightyear

Sep 2, 2017

How is this show rated only 74? It is by far the best thing I've ever witnessed on TV (well maybe except Breaking Bad) a unique show that will toy with your emotions, scare you to your core and give you nightmares for days all the while showing the deepest most gentle genuine characters. TheHow is this show rated only 74? It is by far the best thing I've ever witnessed on TV (well maybe except Breaking Bad) a unique show that will toy with your emotions, scare you to your core and give you nightmares for days all the while showing the deepest most gentle genuine characters. The finale is upon us in 2 days and I'm already in fetal position because it'll be over for good this time. Enjoy it while it is here. Lynch and Frost (and Showtime) thank you a thousand time.… Expand

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DudeManGuy

May 23, 2017

Highly impenetrable. Iconoclastic. I can't imagine recommending this to many people, but I also can't take my eyes off of it. Several scenes have lingered in my mind for days.

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Ascospore

Mar 18, 2018

It feels a bit trite giving David Lynch and Mark Frost a score for a cult universe they've been devoted to for decades, long before social media cringe took over, but I'd like people to watch this new series. Some of it is beautiful, and some of it is arthouse lunacy to the core, but overallIt feels a bit trite giving David Lynch and Mark Frost a score for a cult universe they've been devoted to for decades, long before social media cringe took over, but I'd like people to watch this new series. Some of it is beautiful, and some of it is arthouse lunacy to the core, but overall it was sublimely entertaining. Getting almost all the old cast to reappear was a massive feat in itself, and they have aged, and that is a bit depressing, but that's life.… Expand

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drlowdon

May 23, 2021

Twenty-Five years after the events of the original series, in which FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper became trapped within the Black Lodge, he is finally able to free himself and sets out to end the crime spree of the malevolent spirit known as BOB.

For the most part I enjoyed the originalTwenty-Five years after the events of the original series, in which FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper became trapped within the Black Lodge, he is finally able to free himself and sets out to end the crime spree of the malevolent spirit known as BOB.

For the most part I enjoyed the original series thanks its unconventional story telling and quirky sense of humour, but I can’t say I particularly enjoyed this return. This time around all the lingering shots and strange set pieces just felt self-indulgent, and in all honesty I was bored a lot of the time.… Expand

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LittleMato

Nov 28, 2017

Even 0 is more than this "show" deserves. A total disaster from A to Z. Slow, nonexisting plot, bad acting (I wonder how did all these respectful actors and actresses like Naomi Watts or Tim Roth agree to play in it?), horrible dialogues where the words like fu*k and "sh!t" dominate (byEven 0 is more than this "show" deserves. A total disaster from A to Z. Slow, nonexisting plot, bad acting (I wonder how did all these respectful actors and actresses like Naomi Watts or Tim Roth agree to play in it?), horrible dialogues where the words like fu*k and "sh!t" dominate (by which you can tell it is a "modern" series)... and lots of "shocking" blood scenes. The pinnacle of stupidity and lack of any talent is Chrysta Bell, obviously the "muse" (you have to understand the GF by that) of David Lynch. I've never seen such a bad actor. Bad, bad, a million times worse than anything you can imagine.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 1

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  Air Date: May 21, 2017
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  S1:E0. Georgia Coffee Commercial (Part 1)
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