I can’t stand this bloody series. ‘It’s art for the sake of art’. ‘This is really Lynch’s gift to all subsequent media’. ‘There is so much we owe to this series.’
What the hell. It’s just random pieces of script written by monkeys on a typewriter, slapped together. No part of the story is ever finished. ‘Ah but that’s where the depth resides!’. Rubbish. Anybody can write a story that doesn’t properly finish.
Oh I know I will introduce 20 new characters, this will add so much depth. Yeah, they have no motives, no character development BUT I will add this random surreal thing that happens to them, for additional depth. But what happens to X? Who knows! And to Y? You have to guess! And to Z? No one can tell!
Maybe using steel-faced actors will improve the plot? I know I will cast myself in one role with quirky details because it’s so fun. Yeah I don’t know how to act, why? Is it necessary?
And the goddamn music is unsufferable. ‘You can’t separate Lynch’s work from Badalamenti’s music’. Yeah I know they’re both shit. Oh and the effing gigs in the sequel of the series. Aaaaaah!
But at least there is some symbolism! Yes, what is it? Who fucking knows!
Have you seen all 3 seasons? An honest fan will tell you season 2 is kinda bad because they were forcing Lynch to pivot on core plot points because ratings needed a boost.
Also, you are supposed to be somewhat confused on some of best twin peaks lore if you don’t watch the movie: Twin peaks: Fire Walk with Me.
I love this post tho. I can relate with your frustration, as it was my initial reaction too. You have to somewhat admit that if the shows is as bad as you claim, how did it stir such a reaction in you unlike other more enjoyable/simple tv shows?
I’m not the biggest fan of twin peaks, but I slowly found it’s other-worldliness almost comforting beyond belief. Initially I felt there was no substance to it all. It’s just pointless mystery for the sake of creepy and darker depths and plot twists with no resolution. But after awhile I found myself longing for that open-ended weirdness that only a madman like Lynch would allow. I was looking for the douglas furs, the red rooms, and most importantly, I was looking for a way to get back home. Then you start to really connect with some parts of the show that I’ll refrain from ruining. I’ve prolly said too much. Explore your curiosities of the twin peaks world, unless you aren’t a curious soul, but if that’s the case how did you stumble across such a work? I’m gonna have to rewatch season 3 after all this. Thanks op
Is season 3 better than the rest? Do you need to watch the movie?
I can’t say it’s “better” but something about seeing the exact same cast having aged so much and then working this time-skip into the plot is a hyper-rare feat that you can’t find anywhere else. Also episode 8 is exceptionally well-known for a damn good reason imo. Anyone trashing season 3 will have to admit they just didn’t enjoy that episode or the ending essentially.
I highly highly suggest the movie if you crave authentic resolution to the mysteries and confusing lore. Twin Peaks is supposed to be confusing and full of incomprehensible twists. The movie was intended to be a absolutely necessary “key” to decode the puzzles and see through the illusions that each character (can the viewer be a character or an influential but also confined part of what is being viewed?) is ‘trapped’ in. I have said too much, please any and all DM me your thoughts and opine to me even if you were disappointed!
Classic “Twin Peaks” was great. Season 3 was complete rubbish, though - chaotic, cringey and ultimately hollow. I wish Lynch has never done it - it killed all “Twin Peaks” appeal for me.
I don’t fully disagree with most of this. I just don’t see how you resolve the greatness of season 3 episode 8 with this take. Season 3 didn’t feel like season 1’s level of composition and depth, but it absolutely held a similar vibe over an insane amount of time difference. I also don’t see how one dumps on season 3 without explicitly noticing how little passion Lynch had with making season 2. 2 is almost not even accepted as authentic cannon compared to 3, tho this is only due to how trite and stale season 2 is. I completely identify with your frustration but for me, 2 is the abomination that “ruined” twin peaks. Bob wins in season 2 and only in 2.
I am not really sure if I saw it - I was so repelled that I quit at some time around episodes of Agent Cooper acting like a moron and noone noticing for at least two episodes straight - it was two much.
First two seasons were disciplined by unity of place, time and action. Season 3 flipped it up and was a terrible mess. So many characters I could not care about them, Cooper turned into mediocre comic relief, all spirit of “Twin Peaks” lost. Sorry, but I was so upset that I wish the 3rd season was not made at all, than made like that.