My wife and I were latecomers to Twin Peaks. I never watched it when it first ran. We picked it up sometime just after we first married, but we didn’t finish even the first season. But just about a year ago we watched it from beginning to end (you can read more about my thoughts here).
Most of the series revolves around the murder of Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) and the authorities attempt to catch her killer. The pilot episode begins on February 24. We know this because Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) rolls into town and announces the date into a small recording device. This has become something of a meme for fans (as you can see in the image above), and so today has become Twin Peaks Day.
We decided to start a rewatch today. Watching that pilot episode now, which pretty much introduces us to all the various characters that fill Twin Peaks, knowing what is to come. Knowing who the murderer is. Knowing the absolute horror Laura Palmer will be subjected to really makes the pilot hit so much harder.
It is a great introduction to this series. It is funny and weird, heartbreaking and thrilling in equal measure. I can’t wait to catch all the details I missed the first time around.
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Hey, Mat –
I’ve been reading your posts on this site ever since the music site shut down. I’ve been enjoying them, but I haven’t commented because I’m just not that big of a movie guy. I meant to comment on this post when I first saw it, but I forgot for a while.
Like you, I never watched Twin Peaks when it aired on television. A couple of years ago I picked it up on DVD, but it’s been sitting on my shelf unwatched since then. My wife isn’t interested, so it’s one of those things I have to find time to watch on my own. Reading your post brought it back into my brain, and now I’m thinking that I really should dive into it soon.
Thanks for the reminder. The Midnight Cafe is having an impact on people, I’m your proof!
Thanks so much for your comment. It means a lot. I hope you do start watching Twin Peaks. It is a very weird show, but also wonderful and funny. I love it. I hope you do too. And I’m thrilled that maybe I’ll have a small part in getting you to watch it.