This article is about the TV series. For other uses, see Twin Peaks (disambiguation).
Twin Peaks
Genre
Serial drama
Surrealism[1]
Mystery
Drama[2]
Horror[3]
Created by
Mark Frost
David Lynch
Starring
Kyle MacLachlan
Michael Ontkean
Mädchen Amick
Dana Ashbrook
Richard Beymer
Lara Flynn Boyle
Sherilyn Fenn
Warren Frost
Peggy Lipton
James Marshall
Everett McGill
Jack Nance
Ray Wise
Joan Chen
Piper Laurie
Kimmy Robertson
Eric Da Re
Harry Goaz
Michael Horse
Sheryl Lee
Russ Tamblyn
Opening theme
Instrumental version of "Falling" by Julee Cruise
Composer
Angelo Badalamenti
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
3
No. of episodes
48 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Mark Frost
David Lynch
Sabrina S. Sutherland (season 3)
Cinematography
Ron Garcia ("Pilot")
Frank Byers (episodes 2–30)
Peter Deming (episodes 31–48)
Running time
45–60 minutes
94 minutes ("Pilot" and "May the Giant Be With You")
Production companies
Lynch/Frost Productions
Propaganda Films
Spelling Television
Twin Peaks Productions
Showtime (season 3)
Rancho Rosa Partnership (season 3)
Budget
>$41 million (season 3)[4][a]
Original release
Network
ABC
Release
April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08) – June 10, 1991 (1991-06-10)
Network
Showtime
Release
May 21 (2017-05-21) – September 3, 2017 (2017-09-03)
Related
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992 film)
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Twin Peaks is an American mystery serial drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. It premiered on ABC on April 8, 1990, and ran for two seasons until its cancellation in 1991. The show returned in 2017 for a third season on Showtime.
The series follows an investigation, headed by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) and local Sheriff Harry S. Truman (Michael Ontkean), into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Washington. The show's narrative draws on elements of detective fiction, but its uncanny tone, supernatural elements, and campy, melodramatic portrayal of eccentric characters also draws from American soap opera and horror tropes.[5][6][7][8] Like much of Lynch's work, it is distinguished by surrealism, offbeat humor, and distinctive cinematography.[9] The musical score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti with Lynch.[10]
The original run was followed by the 1992 feature film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, which serves as a prequel to the series. The success of the series sparked a media franchise, leading to the release of several tie-in books, including The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. Under Lynch's direction, the show's 2017 revival included much of the original cast.
In the years following the first two seasons, the show has gained a devoted cult following and been referenced in a wide variety of media.[11][12][13][7]Twin Peaks is often listed among the greatest television series and has received acclaim from critics and audiences. It is considered a landmark turning point in television drama.[14][15][16][17][18] The 2017 revival also received widespread critical acclaim.[19]
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^ abCrouch, Ian (October 7, 2014). "Some Thoughts on the Planned Return of Twin Peaks". The New Yorker. Archived from the original on February 20, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
^Dean, Michelle (June 10, 2016). "Twin Peaks' final scene: 25 years on, it's as disturbing as ever". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 20, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
^Mariani, Mike (January 23, 2016). "The Remarkable Influence of David Lynch". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
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^Moldovan, Raluca (June 1, 2015). "'That Show You Like Might Be Coming Back in Style': How Twin Peaks Changed the Face of Contemporary Television". American, British and Canadian Studies Journal. 24 (1): 44–68. doi:10.1515/abcsj-2015-0003. ISSN 1841-964X.
^Williams, Rebecca (June 3, 2016). "Ontological Security, Authorship, and Resurrection: Exploring Twin Peaks' Social Media Afterlife". Cinema Journal. 55 (3): 143–147. doi:10.1353/cj.2016.0029. ISSN 1527-2087. S2CID 148453761.
^Garner, Ross P. (June 3, 2016). ""The Series That Changed Television"?: Twin Peaks, "Classic" Status, and Temporal Capital" (PDF). Cinema Journal. 55 (3): 137–142. doi:10.1353/cj.2016.0020. ISSN 1527-2087. S2CID 147908744. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
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^"25 Best Cult TV Shows from the Past 25 Years". Entertainment Weekly. August 3, 2012, p. 40.
^Sheffield, Rob (September 21, 2016). "100 Greatest Television Shows of All Time". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 5, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
^Lusher, Tim (January 11, 2010). "The Guardian's top 50 television dramas of all time". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
^"Twin Peaks: The Return". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
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