Welcome to Twin Peaks, population 51,201

[TheGSMoeller]

This episode, was what everyone expected the season to start off with but by delaying it so long, has made it so much more powerful and shocking 

Absolutely. Lynch is a genius.

My goodness Naomi Watts can be mesmerizing. I can't shake the look on her face, and her words out of my mind.   

And that's the best cliffhanger of the season! Only two hours more of The Return 

[TheGSMoeller]

"I know. F*** you." 

[TheGSMoeller]

We need Julee Cruise in the finale!!!!! 

[Rinaldo]

I've been off the grid for the past week but finally had a chance to catch up on ep. 16 and what can I say..

[TheGSMoeller]

Easily best TV of the year, maybe even the past several years.
I spent last night recapping episodes 1-16 with about 2 hours skimming through them and watching key, and favorite, scenes. So many great moments.

[TheGSMoeller]

It premieres in like an hour or something right? 


I'm waiting to till tonight over here, flatmate and I are gonna have a party of sorts. Gonna be fun! Popcorn, cake, COFFEE, party hats?

I'm about to start it, it's been available on my Amazon/Showtime subscription since about 45 mins ago, but had to get the kid to bed.

Can't wait to discuss the finale!

[TheGSMoeller]

Now I have to avoid this thread, Facebook, several other TP and film forums and google, for 9 hours 


Trying to keep the excitement grounded 

Oh, where do you live? You have to wait that long?  If so I promise I won't spoil anything on here. 

[Rinaldo]

Well.

Um.

Eh..

[TheGSMoeller]

It rattled me. Absolutely shook. That final scream still lingers in my head today. 

Should we even look at it as a cliffhanger? Or is this the new reality? Do Cooper and Laura even exist anymore?

Personally I loved it. Lynch is an absolute master of creating tension, suspense, mystery and then pulling the rug from under your feet. I'm not going to say that it wasn't resolved, because that is not what Lynch's style is about, not many of his stories end in a conventional manner of resolution.

[Rinaldo]

The more I think about the last episode, the more I'm at peace with it. The night drive was mesmerizing.

But I hated the BOB punch fest in ep. 17, that just felt lame and stupid. On purpose, I guess? Still hate it.

[TheGSMoeller]

The more I think about the last episode, the more I'm at peace with it. The night drive was mesmerizing.

But I hated the BOB punch fest in ep. 17, that just felt lame and stupid. On purpose, I guess? Still hate it.

The punching ball was odd for sure, I like to think that Lynch has a hidden meaning even when he's at his lamest.

I agree, I found episode 18 mesmerizing from beginning to end. It was a glimpse into (the new?) Coop and (not Laura?) Laura getting to know each other, and that 10 minutes was proof that they didn't return to the world the same as they were before.

We now wait in suspense until the confirmation of Season 4, a follow-up movie, or that being the closing of the Twin Peaks saga.  Whichever way it goes, I loved The Return, and will be revisiting it for years to come.

[TheGSMoeller]

Another thought: This ending left me feeling depressed. Not that I expected, in any way, to have a positive, and peaceful resolution and reunion of the characters. The first 16 episodes led the viewer through many emotional events, whether it was dealing with death, love, family, or the unexpected. And I honestly would've been fine with any ending because the story left so much open for interpretation.

[Rinaldo]

Another thought: This ending left me feeling depressed.

Same here. And I think it connects to Cooper's state. Out of place. Confused. A failure.

By the way, the actress playing the owner of Palmer's house is.. the actual owner of that house. The plot thickens.

Also, a nice catch from an 1995 interview:

[TheGSMoeller]

By the way, the actress playing the owner of Palmer's house is.. the actual owner of that house. The plot thickens.

Well there's Alien's 4th wall break he mentioned yesterday 

Same here. And I think it connects to Cooper's state. Out of place. Confused. A failure..

Also, a nice catch from an 1995 interview:

Has Cooper become the tragic figure of this story? Perhaps he sacrificed his good-Dale self so that Dougie could live a good life?
At least Sonny Jim is happy 

[TheGSMoeller]

That sex scene was umm....tense and a little disturbing.....

Yes, felt forced. Not that Diane wasn't in to it, but there was more of a reason for it other than just because they loved each other.

Also Carrie killed someone

She did, although I don't believe it/he contributed to the story other than being a clue that this is not Laura Palmer.

[TheGSMoeller]

I can't believe it's over 


(season 3 at least...)

I know. What a ride.

I will view the final scene differently depending on if Lynch plans on continuing the show. If he says that is the end, then holy shit how depressing. But if there is more then my brain will be in overload with trying to figure out what is next for Cooper and Laura.

[TheGSMoeller]

Great post I found on Twitter...

[mc ukrneal]

I am not a fan of Lynch (to put it incredibly mildly), but it will be interesting to see if they pick up another season. The show doesn't do all that well live and even after other views, is still well below other shows (in terms of numbers) on Showtime. That said, it did create buzz and did attract new customers for the channel. But I also believe I read that the show was relatively expensive to produce.

In case you were wondering, the single thing I like about Lynch is that he doesn't try to answer all the questions and tie everything up neatly.

[TheGSMoeller]

Great article from Rolling Stone...

http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/why-twin-peaks-the-return-was-the-most-groundbreaking-tv-series-ever-w501073

[Sergeant Rock]

One of my favorite scenes in recent episodes: the Mitchum Brothers taking Coop to the airport. Candie seems as oblivious as ever (staring into space with her Mona Lisa smile, caressing herself) but then reveals she's actually listening to the conversation. A sweet moment.