Twin Peaks stands the test of time as one of television’s most singular, atmospheric, and just plain zany experiences.
The word “unprecedented” gets overused these days, but co-creators David Lynch and Mark Frost’s incomparable brand of surrealism, psychological horror, melodrama, noir, sheer absurdity, and ferocious violence fundamentally changed television when the series debuted in 1990.
Critics and fans alike adored the disturbing yet noxiously enchanting saga of a small town as ensnared by its internal depravity as it is by actual demonic forces — but there’s also the cherry pie, the coffee, and the doughnuts, so maybe everything evens out? As with unpredictable puzzle box mysteries, it’s impossible not to wonder how Lynch and Frost concocted such an oft-imitated and never-beaten narrative venture.Related: 10 Modern Shows to Watch if You Love ‘Twin Peaks‘…
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