About Twin Peaks: The Return

Twin Peaks: The Return (also referred to as Twin Peaks: The Third Season) is an American television series that premiered on May 21, 2017 on Showtime. It is a continuation of the 1990 cult classic series "Twin Peaks". Created by Mark Frost and David Lynch, the plot is a surrealistic, mysterious, and dramatic blend where Agent Dale Cooper returns to the disturbing town of Twin Peaks after 25 years. The series endeavors to unravel the mystery that still lingers, exploring deeper into the enigma that is Laura Palmer's death.

Making / Production

The making of Twin Peaks: The Return was lined with secrecy. Both Lynch and Frost wrote the show over a span of three years, revealing little during its production. Filming began in 2015 and lasted for a year, with Lynch directing all 18 episodes. It was shot on digital video, a departure from both the original series and Lynch's general preference for film.

Actors

• Kyle MacLachlan as Dale Cooper: MacLachlan returned to his iconic role as the enigmatic FBI Agent, navigating through a warped, reality-bending journey.
• Sheryl Lee as Laura Palmer: Lee reprised her role as the doomed homecoming queen, also taking on layers of ethereal mystery.
• Laura Dern as Diane Evans: As Cooper's previously unseen secretary, Dern brought raw emotion and unexpected characterization to the series.
• Michael Horse as Tommy 'Hawk' Hill: A deputy in the Twin Peaks Sheriff's department, Hawk's deep connection to nature and intuition proves invaluable.
• David Lynch as Gordon Cole: Lynch himself reprised his role as the quirky, hard-of-hearing FBI Director.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• David Lynch and Mark Frost secretly planned a sequel to the show for years before announcing it in 2014.
• Music plays an important role in the series, with a different band performing at the 'Roadhouse' (the town bar) in many episodes.
• The show features over 200 characters, many played by well-known actors in cameo roles.

Awards

Twin Peaks: The Return received fourteen nominations at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series, and a Lead Actor nod for Kyle MacLachlan.

Quotes

• "We're like the dreamer who dreams and then lives inside the dream." - Monica Bellucci's character
• "What year is this?" - Dale Cooper
• "I'll see you again in 25 years." - Laura Palmer

Music, Soundtrack

• "Twin Peaks Main Theme" by Angelo Badalamenti: A haunting melody that sets the tone of Twin Peaks.
• "Shadow" by Chromatics: Performed in the first episode at the Roadhouse bar, it carries a hint of nostalgia and melancholy.
• "The Fireman" by Angelo Badalamenti: A track that encapsulates the ethereal and surreal nature of the series.