Twin Peaks returns in 2016 on Showtime (2 Viewers)

[Tino]

It's a testament to Lynch and Frost and Co that we, hard core Peaks fans, so far love the show.

Well done.

 

[TravisR]

Mike Ehrmantraut looks different? Forster.

Even though Forster has already been established as the Disappearer in that world, I would accept it since it's Robert Forster.

 

[joshEH]

I got a mancrush on Michael Ontkean as Harry S Truman, so it sucks that he didn't return. But if you have to replace somebody, how could you ever go wrong with Robert Forster? He ought to just randomly replace actors on different shows every week. Mike Ehrmantraut looks different? Forster. Raymond Reddington has hair? Forster. Alf is a lot taller in the revival? Damn right it's Forster.

Apparently the final choice came down to Forster and Ontkean for the original role of Sheriff Truman way back in 1989, so this is just everything finally coming full-circle here (plus it's awesome that both he and Brent Briscoe are again playing law-enforcement officials in another David Lynch-joint after Mulholland Dr.).

Also: "Is it about the bunny?"

 

[Tino]

My favorite moment so far may be from episode 4.

Spoiler

(Officer!) Bobby Briggs breaking down seeing z picture of Laura Palmer in the Sherrifs office.[\spoiler]

Just so awesome and touching.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I love every moment Hawk has been onscreen.

 

[TravisR]

I love every moment Hawk has been onscreen.

Since Major Briggs and the Log Lady can't be really involved in these episodes, Hawk seems like their successor. I want them to reveal that he's married Diane Shapiro, PhD Brandeis.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Hawk had that great speech about the Black Lodge in season two...he's the right man to be carrying that torch. All of these choices Lynch and Frost are making just feel so right.

 

[Hollywoodaholic]

Oh, go ahead and talk openly about episodes 3&4, I'm sorry for suggesting otherwise or to use spoiler alerts. I violated what I also strongly believe is the unwritten rule of reading threads or posting in a DVR or Netflix world... If you don't want to know what's next, just stay off the thread until you've seen the episode or show. I'll stick clear til next Sunday. Now talk freely among yourselves!

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

I just watched Episode 3 and the first half makes the first two episodes look perfectly normal.

The opening sequence:

Spoiler: Part 3 Spoilers

...was the closest I've ever experienced to having my nightmares captured onscreen. Everything from Cooper's fall through nothingness to getting sucked into the power socket felt exactly like my childhood nightmares felt.

I love every moment Hawk has been onscreen.

You and me both.

Question about the third episode:

Spoiler: Part 3 Spoilers

Ronette Pulaski herself, Phoebe Augustine, was credited as "American Girl" in this episode, but I missed her. Did anybody catch what scene she was in?

 

[TravisR]

Question about the third episode:

Spoiler: Part 3 Spoilers

Ronette Pulaski herself, Phoebe Augustine, was credited as "American Girl" in this episode, but I missed her. Did anybody catch what scene she was in?

My initial thought was that she was

Spoiler

the girl without eyes

but I wouldn't put money on it.

Speaking of spotting people, I believe that a bearded Jacques Renault was still tending bar at the road house in Episode 1. So either Jacques' ghost is a character on the show now or he had another brother or, most likely, they liked Walter Olkewicz and wanted to bring him back in some form.

Oh, go ahead and talk openly about episodes 3&4, I'm sorry for suggesting otherwise or to use spoiler alerts.

Better safe than sorry but I'm still adhering to the HTF rules that were used during the same situation with The Wire and using spoilers until the episodes run. Granted, the last day of this thread probably generated more talk than the entire season of The Wire back then. The good news is that this will be the last time it happens so it won't be an issue for the whole season or anything.

 

[TonyD]

I'm watching ep 3 now and not sure what to make of it yet.

Anyway I wish there was a new thread created for the show instead of this very long thread.

BTW the new show discussion starts in post 478.

Maybe if there's a mod in here the title could be upddated to reflect the new show has started in 2017 not 2016 and where new discussion starts (478)

 

[TonyD]

So that most of us have seen four eps, any guesses as to what the bleep is going on?

Surprised no one has mentioned the fellow who disappeared from the jail cell.

Looks like there are about 200 cameos in the series, all one shots.

 

[TonyD]

Oh and one more thing (I'm doing this Josh style) I can't believe Lynch used a beautiful shot of Center City Philly.

I have to say I was a little annoyed at the jackpots in the casino.
Don't they just give you credits now on the machine and a ticket when you cash out?

 

[Joe_H]

I doubt this is the case, but

Spoiler: E3

I half wondered at the time if Cooper's jackpots would eventually lead to a timeloop in which he is the mysterious billionaire paying to watch the glass box.

 

[rayman1701]

I do wonder what people that had not seen Twin Peaks or may not be so familiar with Lynch's work might have thought if they tuned in. I mean this looked like it could have been shot in the 1980s. It moved slowly, lots of long pauses and locked down camera shots, explained nothing, unless you know the show the dialogue and characters were likely a total mystery, the acting often was bad, amateurish, or over the top, and the effects were fairly cheesy. I think all of this would totally throw new viewers...but I guess we will see.

I've never seen a minute before of Twin Peaks, and I came in about 10 minutes into the replay of the first episode (I think) and it was a strange trip. Not sure what the hell is going on, yet interested enough to watch more. I may try to rewatch that first episode before the next one on Sunday, to see what I missed. I'm also gonna watch FWWM since they are airing that as well. I don't think I've ever watched much David Lynch stuff, so it was a bit out there.

I was around when the series originally aired, but I was working a lot then and didn't see much tv at the time and just never tried to check it out. It is different and I'm just trying to "get" the technique used for the story telling, but at the same time not thinking too much while watching and just going with it. I do love MacLachlan though, both as Coop and the doppelgänger. In case someone knows, is this what taking lsd or hallucinations feels?

(For those of you talking about episodes 3 & 4, did they air as well, or is it on demand or Netflix?) never mind, I figured it out, see how newbie I am..

 

[Greg_S_H]

Oh, go ahead and talk openly about episodes 3&4, I'm sorry for suggesting otherwise or to use spoiler alerts. I violated what I also strongly believe is the unwritten rule of reading threads or posting in a DVR or Netflix world... If you don't want to know what's next, just stay off the thread until you've seen the episode or show. I'll stick clear til next Sunday. Now talk freely among yourselves!

Gotta disagree. I hope if people do go this route, they will give a warning so I can bail out. But, it's kind of a difficult policy to have since some of us will apparently be two behind for the entirety of the run (though, I have a free trial of Hulu right now and I'll take a look if I can add Showtime to that free as well!). Even if I had Showtime on Demand, tonight is BCS night!

Alreet. I've added free Showtime. I'll watch 3 and 4 tomorrow.

 

[Tino]

Rewatching the first four episodes (as I did with the original series) and a couple observations from early in episode 1

The giant mentions Richard and Linda. Any ideas?

Also I was hoping the security guard at the NYC building (which is The only one without lights in the city) would have a company name on his uniform but it just says private security officer.

 

[Josh Dial]

So Cooper is now an "agent" of the Red Room/White Lodge/Black Lodge, right? He's like their sheriff, sent back out by the Giant to retrieve the criminal who has breached the terms of his parole.

 

[Tino]

I think it's more like only one of them can exist in the real world and Cooper now has to kill his doppelgänger.

By the way how did Dougie get a hottie like Naomi Watts??

 

[Josh Dial]

I think it's more like only one of them can exist in the real world and Cooper now has to kill his doppelgänger.

But the Giant let him out (hence the white horse during the escape scene). The Giant told Cooper that something has escaped.

Evil Cooper manufactured Dougie (mayor's brother's name) to take his place back in the Lodge. Evil Cooper held back the garmonbozia until Dougie vomited it up. Now Evil Cooper is maybe "free" and Cooper has to eliminate the problem.