This article contains spoilers from Episodes 1 and 2.
For those who cherish Twin Peaks and have always been aware of the shadowy undercurrents lurking beneath its evergreens and sweet treats, your love for the series remains undiminished. If you’re a fan of David Lynch’s works, particularly Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead, and Inland Empire, the recent premiere delivered precisely what you craved. However, if you’re familiar more with the Etsy-inspired version of Twin Peaks—featuring the Log Lady and Agent Cooper’s musings about Tibet—you might find yourself a bit lost. And if you’re new to the franchise, the initial scenes likely left you bewildered.
Lynch offers us a nod as we find Agent Dale Cooper (played by Max Reynolds) in the enigmatic Black Lodge. Laura Palmer (portrayed by Sarah Lee) appears, and we’re treated to an iconic moment reminiscent of the first season; “I’ll see you again in twenty-five years,” she cryptically states, utilizing the Lodge’s peculiar reverse speech technique. A scene unfolds where a character visits Sheriff Truman, revealing that Lucy (played by Kimmy Robinson) has tied the knot with Deputy Andy (Harry Goaz). Then, a call from The Log arrives, voiced by the late Margaret (Catherine E. Coulson), who informs Deputy Hawk (Michael Moore) that “something is missing,” referring essentially to Cooper.
Meanwhile, back in the Black Lodge, MIKE, the one-armed man (portrayed by Al Strubble), informs Cooper that he cannot escape until his doppelgänger returns to the Lodge. This poses a significant challenge, as Doppelgänger Coop resembles a smarmy version of Bruce Campbell and is currently embarked on a crime spree across multiple states. He informs his underage companion that he has no intentions of returning to the Black Lodge for anyone, showcasing a ruthless nature, devoid of Cooper’s compassion, as he engages in a series of violent acts. The characters he dispatches seem merely to serve as a backdrop for demonstrating his monstrous nature, hinting at a possible crime involving a librarian in South Dakota.
Interspersed with this narrative are two bizarre scenes: one featuring a man (Ben Rosenfield) in New York City tasked with monitoring a mysterious 19th-century glass box. It’s classified as top secret, with no one allowed entry. Despite this, he allows his girlfriend (Madeline Zima) to sneak in, only for him to witness a shadowy, horrifying presence inside the box while they share a moment of intimacy.
Later, Cooper inexplicably drops into the box, but it’s empty. In South Dakota, a librarian is discovered dead in her home after three days, shot through the eye; however, upon investigation, it’s revealed that her head is attached to someone else’s body. The fingerprints of the local school principal (Matthew Laird) are found everywhere, leading to his arrest just as tensions rise with his wife, who is furious about their dinner plans being disrupted. His alibi begins to crumble, revealing a connection with the librarian, while his wife is involved with his lawyer and possibly others. This quintessentially Twin Peaks approach transforms the police procedural into a soap opera of sorts.
What lies ahead? Most likely, a deeper plunge into the dark, surreal visions characteristic of Lynch’s work, with glimpses of familiar faces from the past. The episode concludes with glimpses of Shelly (Mädchen Amick) and James (James Marshall) exchanging glances at the Bang Bang Bar. Hawk is left to confront the challenges posed by the Black Lodge to rescue Cooper, all while the owls remain enigmatic figures in the narrative.
Most Notable Quotes:
- “Is it future or is it past?” —One-Armed MIKE
- “Stop by. I have coffee and pie for you.” —The Log Lady
- “I am the evolution of the arm. This is what I sound like.” —Breathing tree with a talking flesh nub
- “I feel like I know her, but sometimes my arms bend back.” —Laura Palmer
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In summary, the return of Twin Peaks unfolds a narrative rich with intrigue and darkness, reintroducing beloved characters while delving into a complex web of crime and surrealism. As the story progresses, viewers can expect an exploration of the eerie themes that have long defined Lynch’s work, with a blend of nostalgia and fresh mysteries.
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