The Diane podcast is an excellent listen that helps contextualize some of the show. But just ride the wave. It's the best.
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thoughts of a confused person watching twin peaks for the first time
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sounds cool, i'll check it out after i complete the series.
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no! but i saw a scene from blue velvet that sticks with me...
i intend to take a look at a lot of his work soon. i'm becoming a fast fan of his.
Enjoy the ride, OP! Like others have said, there's a dip in quality around where you're at in S2 because of Lynch's departure from the show during that time, but the final stretch of S2 (in particular the finale) is excellent. Season 3 and FWWM are both also incredible so you're in for a treat.
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Enjoy the ride, OP! Like others have said, there's a dip in quality around where you're at in S2 because of Lynch's departure from the show during that time, but the final stretch of S2 (in particular the finale) is excellent. Season 3 and FWWM are both also incredible so you're in for a treat.
thanks :)
i'm beginning to notice that dale cooper is somewhat of a legend huh?
He's one of my favorite directors and I love everything he's made, except Dune.
my opinion of this show is that the more down to earth parts are better and the weirder it got the worse it got,also there were some really dumb subplots
the pilot was the best episode and from the sounds of things I should probably never watch the third season
the pilot was the best episode and from the sounds of things I should probably never watch the third season
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i have so much to look forward to.
which is really nice, because with covid, i've been starting to feel like i've run out of things to watch. now all of a sudden theirs this whole new world for me to discover lol
This show really freaked me out a few times, the couch scene being one of them. I actually had to quit the show after the episode that finally showed how she was killed in season 2. I had to walk away from my computer for a little bit like, "I feel weird. I don't like how freaked out I am." To be fair, I never watch horror and typically only watch comedies or dramas, so it's probably easier for me to get that feeling than many others.
Great show, though. Just probably not something I'd watch again or go back and completely finish.
Great show, though. Just probably not something I'd watch again or go back and completely finish.
I'm biased of course, but yeah he's one of the best TV characters ever as far as I'm concerned. Endlessly charismatic and entertaining.
Some folks are down on Season 2 but if you skip the dumb James' subplots Season 2 is perfectly watchable and fun. And yes, you need to watch The Return when you're done.
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It wasn't for me. It always feels like it's trying too hard to be weird to me right from the start. And then the second season and the creative decisions made to flip a middle finger at the network made it a real chore to choke down. Which sucks because I largely enjoyed Coop.
Great show, still need to watch the movies and the return though. Season 2 drags a bit but that finale was wild.
The more I think about Fire Walk with Me the more I adore it. OP you're in for a treat. I still love that it's sitting at a 28 on Metacritic: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/twin-peaks-fire-walk-with-me
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Never skip episodes!!! Even the least interesting ep has something that is relevant to the show overall. I truly dont get the idea of skipping episodes. Watch it or dont, ya know? Happy youre pushing through and still finding the "dip" (awful trash as some seem to view it??) to still be intriguing and good, like i did too. Get hype for s3, shits gonna bonk you over the head.
You pretty much need to see Twin Peaks going into that movie. It is actually a fantastic movie but I get why the reviews are low for since I doubt most people who say it watched all of TP
Fans of the show keep telling me that, I need to get around to it.
I generally agree about not skipping. OTOH, we don't know what their time commitments are like. Someone could read a detailed recap of each episode in a few minutes, saving a lot of time. Especially if it's true Lynch himself distanced from it (as someone posted earlier).
S3 has a very different vibe to it compared to the original series. It's much darker and much more surreal, but it does have plenty of the quirkiness of the first two seasons mixed in too. It's basically 18 hours of Lynch being able to do whatever he wants and it's amazing.
People wanted more of the show while others were just tired of it, so when it initially came out it received heavy backlash. In recent years it's received a reevaluation of sorts and a lot of people have changed their tune on it.
The middle of season 2 is by far and beyond the worst shit ever put to film, but yet, it's entirely memorable. I fucking love it. It sucks so good lmao
Also @OP, fun fact: Frank Silva as BOB was merely a set dresser (basically the set custodian) with minimal acting credits, if any. Lynch knows a good face for a scene when he sees one. Nailed it.
Also @OP, fun fact: Frank Silva as BOB was merely a set dresser (basically the set custodian) with minimal acting credits, if any. Lynch knows a good face for a scene when he sees one. Nailed it.
It was a perfect storm for backlash - prequel with different main characters than the show but it is in many ways a response to the show, so that was still required viewing, darker tone (expect a horror movie,) people felt burned by the less popular parts of S2 and lost faith in the storytelling, unflinching (but deeply empathetic) portrayal of abuse, trauma, and incest that was not exactly commonly explored themes at the time. It's my favourite of Lynch's body of work though, and I think his most poignant exploration of trauma in a female character among the multiple films of his that feature that. It has some of Badalamenti's best soundtrack work and an incredible central performance from Sheryl Lee, too.
I can't wait for OP to see more. The Return is my favorite season of television ever and I love engaging with new viewers. I hope you'll keep us posted!