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"Don't search for all the answers at once," says a giant appearing to FBI Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) in a vision. "A path is formed by laying one stone at a time." In Twin Peaks, that's easier said than done. Over the course of two seasons, that path went nowhere and everywhere. "Bureau guidelines, deductive technique, Tibetan method, and luck" don't cut it here. It also takes a little magic, which is what makes David Lynch and Mark Frost's bracingly original serial drama one of TV's ultimate trips, and still the stuff that fever dreams are made of. With the DVD release of season 2, die-hard Peakers can rekindle their obsession with this macabre, maddening, sinister, and surreal series set in the rural Pacific Northwest community whose bucolic surroundings hide "things dark and heinous." (If you're new to Twin Peaks, best to get the lay of the land by watching the brilliant feature-length pilot and the instant-cult-classic first season, which capture Twin at its peak.) Three main mysteries drive season 2. First, there's the still (!) unresolved murder of Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). Then, there's the question of who shot Cooper in the season 1 cliffhanger. And finally, ultimately: What about Bob? With its dream logic, bizarre behavior, and nightmare imagery, much of what transpires goes right by you. Some subplots (Sherilyn Fenn's sexpot Audrey held captive at the bordello, One-Eyed Jacks) are easier to latch on to than others (amnesiac Nadine believes she's an 18-year-old high schooler) And, yes, that's a pre-X-Files David Duchovny as Dennis/Denice, a transsexual DEA agent.
In Twin Peaks' second season, the truth is out there, but we are entering A Few Good Men territory. When Laura's killer is at last revealed in episode 16, no doubt many will not be able to handle the truth. The teases, red herrings, and out-and-out gonzo looniness will try the patience of viewers with a more conventional bent. But, as Cooper observes at one point, "All in all, [it's] a very interesting experience," with enough doppelgangers, allusions, pop-culture references, and in-jokes to keep bloggers buzzing. If, for example, you get any pleasure from recognizing Hank Worden, who played Mose in The Searchers, as "the world's most decrepit room service waiter," then Twin Peaks may just make you feel right at home. --Donald Liebenson
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“A masterpiece. The scariest, weirdest, funniest, sexiest TV series of all time” --Jonathan Ross
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I am so pleased this finally got released over here. I love watching this when it was on telly so many years ago. I had completely forgotten how the plot changes and what happens at the end so it was a real viewing pleasure to see it all again.
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During his early years David Lynch spent a long time working on a piece of stop-motion animation only to find out, once the film was developed, that there must have been a fault with the camera leaving him with little more than a strange blur. However, rather than being angry or frustrated, he was pleased by this strange accident and the results.
It's fair to say that Twin Peaks fell apart after the revelation of Laura Palmer's murderer halfway through season 2. Lynch had intended the mystery that formed the hook of the show to remain unsolved indefinitely, but the network wanted answers and his co-creator was up for it so the case was concluded, the ratings plummeted and quality declined. Perhaps the show might have had a fighting chance if Lynch hadn't been busy with other projects, leaving his precious little dream-world in the hands of others who didn't really have the skill to do it justice. The newly introduced bad guy Windom Earle went from intriguing enigma to 60's Batman villain, a slowly developing story arc was abandoned due to cast quibbles, the sub-plots were boring, new characters were lame... Like a great band succumbing to every rock'n'roll cliché, this once brilliant show crashed and burned.
Perhaps there was no avoiding this. A murder mystery isn't the kind of hook that you can leave running forever. If they'd really wanted it to be more about the oddballs & misfits of this small town they should've worked harder to develop the peripheral characters. Or maybe they should've given FBI agent Dale Cooper (the unofficial main character) another proper case to solve. It doesn't matter. What they ended-up with was a soap opera spoof/homage in every way, right down to the inevitable melt-down. It might not be what they intended, as no network would ever deliberately start running a show into the ground as an artistic choice. But perhaps, looking back at it after all these years, the death of Twin Peaks was an accidental blessing. After all, it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
It's fair to say that Twin Peaks fell apart after the revelation of Laura Palmer's murderer halfway through season 2. Lynch had intended the mystery that formed the hook of the show to remain unsolved indefinitely, but the network wanted answers and his co-creator was up for it so the case was concluded, the ratings plummeted and quality declined. Perhaps the show might have had a fighting chance if Lynch hadn't been busy with other projects, leaving his precious little dream-world in the hands of others who didn't really have the skill to do it justice. The newly introduced bad guy Windom Earle went from intriguing enigma to 60's Batman villain, a slowly developing story arc was abandoned due to cast quibbles, the sub-plots were boring, new characters were lame... Like a great band succumbing to every rock'n'roll cliché, this once brilliant show crashed and burned.
Perhaps there was no avoiding this. A murder mystery isn't the kind of hook that you can leave running forever. If they'd really wanted it to be more about the oddballs & misfits of this small town they should've worked harder to develop the peripheral characters. Or maybe they should've given FBI agent Dale Cooper (the unofficial main character) another proper case to solve. It doesn't matter. What they ended-up with was a soap opera spoof/homage in every way, right down to the inevitable melt-down. It might not be what they intended, as no network would ever deliberately start running a show into the ground as an artistic choice. But perhaps, looking back at it after all these years, the death of Twin Peaks was an accidental blessing. After all, it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
By K. Brown
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This classic series just does not date....it is so compelling as well as being weird and quirky. I think it is David Lynch at his best and I just wish he would give us another series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
I was looking for this film for a long time. Very good purchase. Matched perfectly my expectations. Arrived on time
Published 4 months ago by Maria Cristina Alves da Silveira Ribeiro
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quick delivery, as described great
Ordered this series as I remembered it from years ago, and noticed it was quite cheap. Haven't watched it yet though, but looks perfect!!
Published 5 months ago by ANDREA FORTUNE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alice through the looking glass
Nobody would buy Season 2 if they haven't seen Season 1, would they ? If you have seen Season 1 and liked it, you must see Season 2, mustn't you ? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Zane Zorro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than season 1
To be completely honest I expected season 2 of Twin Peaks to be mediocre at best. Little did I expect the waves of intrigue, further development of characters and brilliant story... Read more
Published 10 months ago by frodob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Twin Peaks 2
This series is just as addictive as the first.All the many twists and turns just keep you stuck to the screen wanting more.
Published 10 months ago by M. J. L. Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ending peters out a bit ....
I was totally swept away by the first season, it had me sitting at the edge of the couch biting my nails. And the start of the 2nd season promised to the same .... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Samuel
5.0 out of 5 stars
something good to come out of america
This series is even better than the first. Compelling and interesting to the very end.Pity there weren't more like it.
Published 16 months ago by C. Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Twin Peaks - riveting as ever
I have really enjoyed watching Twin Peaks all over again - it is very well made, well cast and enough plot and sub-plot lines to keep you totally engaged. Love the music too. Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. E. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cult Classic
I haven't watched all of this so far as my twin peaks buddy hasn't been about. I was a fan of the show when it is was on the first time so know this is excellent anyhow. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Regular User
5.0 out of 5 stars
Twin Peaks Season 2
If you watched this series and have the Season 1 DVD you have to complete it with this! All the answers lie in Season 2. Read more
Published on 24 May 2011 by takethatanonymous
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