This piece contains spoilers from Episodes 1 and 2.
If you’re a fan of Twin Peaks and have always appreciated the shadows lurking beneath its Douglas firs and cherry pie, you’re likely still captivated by the series. For those who enjoy David Lynch’s works—especially Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead, and Inland Empire—last night’s premiere delivered just what you were craving. However, if you’re accustomed to the more whimsical side of Twin Peaks, featuring characters like the Log Lady and Dale Cooper discussing Tibet, then brace yourself; you may find yourself lost. And if you’re new to any of this, you probably didn’t stick around past the opening scenes.
Lynch begins by throwing us into the enigmatic Black Lodge, where Dale Cooper (played by Kyle MacLachlan) finds himself. Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) approaches him, leading to a moment that feels like an outtake from the original series. “I’ll see you again in twenty-five years,” Laura cryptically says in the Lodge’s famous reversed speech. Soon after, we learn that Lucy (Kimmy Robertson) has married Deputy Andy (Harry Goaz), and a call from the Log speaks in the voice of the Log Lady, Margaret (Catherine E. Coulson), who filmed her scenes before her passing in 2015. She informs Deputy Hawk (Michael Horse) that “something is missing”—that something being Dale Cooper.
Meanwhile, in the Black Lodge, MIKE, the one-armed man (Al Strobel), tells Cooper that he cannot leave until his doppelgänger returns. This is problematic, as Doppelgänger Coop—who resembles a cocky Bruce Campbell—is on a rampage across several states. He coldly informs his underage companion that he won’t be returning to the Black Lodge for anyone, showcasing a darker, more ruthless side of Cooper. His violent actions suggest that the characters he dispatches are mere pawns in proving his monstrous nature, and he may have even murdered a librarian in South Dakota.
In a parallel storyline, a man (Ben Rosenfield) in New York City is tasked with monitoring a mysterious glass box. It’s a top-secret operation with strict access rules, but he allows his girlfriend (Madeline Zima) to sneak in, leading to a scene packed with tension. During their intimate moment, he spots a frightening shadow in the box. Later, Cooper himself drops into this box, but finds it deserted.
In South Dakota, a grim discovery is made when a librarian has been dead for three days, shot through the eye. When authorities break down her door, they find her head, but not her body. The principal (Matthew Lillard) becomes embroiled in the investigation, with his fingerprints all over the scene. His alibi begins to crumble, revealing a web of infidelity and betrayal—a classic Twin Peaks twist that melds police procedural with soap opera drama.
As we ponder where this narrative will lead us, it seems we are headed deeper into Lynch’s signature dark storytelling. The episode concludes with iconic characters like Shelly (Mädchen Amick) and James (James Marshall) exchanging glances at the Bang Bang Bar, while Hawk prepares to battle the Black Lodge to rescue Cooper. And yes, owls will not be what they seem.
Memorable Lines:
- “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 brings back the haunting and complex storytelling that fans adore, with fresh twists and darker elements that promise to deepen the mystery and intrigue.