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Twin Peaks

  • TV Series
  • 1990–19911990–1991
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
193K
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Twin Peaks (1990)
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An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
193K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
376
22
  • Creators
    • Mark Frost(showrunner)
    • David Lynch(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Kyle MacLachlan
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Mädchen Amick
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  • Creators
    • Mark Frost(showrunner)
    • David Lynch(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Kyle MacLachlan
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Mädchen Amick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 323User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #63
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 45 nominations total

    Episodes30

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    "Twin Peaks" | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:37
    "Twin Peaks" | Anniversary Mashup
    Twin Peaks:The First Season
    Trailer 1:32
    Twin Peaks:The First Season
    Twin Peaks: Wounds And Scars
    Trailer 6:35
    Twin Peaks: Wounds And Scars
    Twin Peaks: Deleted Scenes
    Trailer 2:05
    Twin Peaks: Deleted Scenes
    Twin Peaks: Cooper's Dreams
    Trailer 2:18
    Twin Peaks: Cooper's Dreams
    Twin Peaks
    Trailer 1:33
    Twin Peaks
    Twin Peaks: Rest In Pain
    Trailer 2:53
    Twin Peaks: Rest In Pain
    Twin Peaks
    Trailer 2:45
    Twin Peaks
    Twin Peaks: The One-Armed Man
    Trailer 3:57
    Twin Peaks: The One-Armed Man
    Dates in Movie & TV History: Feb. 24 - Laura Palmer Found Murdered
    Video 2:27
    Dates in Movie & TV History: Feb. 24 - Laura Palmer Found Murdered

    Photos958

    Ian Buchanan in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Mary Jo Deschanel in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Grace Zabriskie in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Al Strobel in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Sherilyn Fenn and Billy Zane in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Eric DaRe and Kenneth Welsh in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Michael Ontkean in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Jack Nance in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Don S. Davis in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Kyle MacLachlan in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Lara Flynn Boyle and James Marshall in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Grace Zabriskie in Twin Peaks (1990)

    Top cast

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    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Special Agent Dale Cooperas Special Agent Dale Cooper
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • Sheriff Harry S. Trumanas Sheriff Harry S. Truman
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick
    • Shelly Johnsonas Shelly Johnson
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Dana Ashbrook
    Dana Ashbrook
    • Bobby Briggsas Bobby Briggs
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Richard Beymer
    Richard Beymer
    • Benjamin Horneas Benjamin Horne
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Donna Haywardas Donna Hayward
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Audrey Horneas Audrey Horne
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Warren Frost
    Warren Frost
    • Dr. Will Haywardas Dr. Will Hayward
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton
    • Norma Jenningsas Norma Jennings
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    James Marshall
    James Marshall
    • James Hurleyas James Hurley
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Everett McGill
    Everett McGill
    • Big Ed Hurleyas Big Ed Hurley
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Pete Martellas Pete Martell
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Joan Chen
    Joan Chen
    • Jocelyn Packardas Jocelyn Packard
    30 episodes30 eps • 1989–1991
    Kimmy Robertson
    Kimmy Robertson
    • Lucy Moranas Lucy Moran
    29 episodes29 eps • 1989–1991
    Michael Horse
    Michael Horse
    • Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hillas Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill
    28 episodes28 eps • 1989–1991
    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Catherine Martellas Catherine Martell…
    27 episodes27 eps • 1989–1991
    Harry Goaz
    Harry Goaz
    • Deputy Andy Brennanas Deputy Andy Brennan
    26 episodes26 eps • 1989–1991
    Eric DaRe
    Eric DaRe
    • Leo Johnsonas Leo Johnson
    24 episodes24 eps • 1989–1991
    • Creators
      • Mark Frost(showrunner)
      • David Lynch(showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the 2014 book Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks by Brad Dukes, Jules Haimovitz (who was the president and COO of Spelling Entertainment while Twin Peaks was on) says that during the show's run, he got a call from the financier Carl Lindler demanding to know who killed Laura Palmer. Lindler told Haimovitz that he was asking not for himself but for then-president of the United States George Bush, who was in turn asking for Mikhail Gorbachev, then the leader of the U.S.S.R.
    • Quotes

      Dale Cooper: Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee.

    • Crazy credits
      There are some episodes that don't end with the usual Homecoming Queen photo of Laura Palmer and "Laura Palmer's Theme" in the credits: Episode 2 credits feature the Little Man from Another Place seen from above and dancing. Episode 8 features Gersten Hayward (Alicia Witt) playing the piano. Episode 14 shows Agent Cooper, the red curtains and the song "The World Spins" by Julee Cruise. Episode 18 features Ben Horne's old home movies seen in this same episode. Episode 29 features the coffee cup given to Cooper in the Red Room and Laura's face on it.
    • Alternate versions
      Recent home media releases have removed the SPELLING logo from in-between the end credits and the Lynch/Frost Productions logo. This has caused the distinctive fall into the low-motif portion of the end credit theme ('Laura Palmer's Theme') during Season 1 to be lost, albeit it is partly retained in Season 2 due to the end credits being slightly extended and the low-motif portion beginning just as the credits section ends, rather than after.
    • Connections
      Edited into The History of the Hands (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Twin Peaks Theme
      Written by Angelo Badalamenti

    User reviews323

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    my all-time favorite television show
    Angelo Badalamenti's sweet theme begins as smokestacks billow, and a robin assures the viewer of the presence of love in a little town located through the pines, just this side of sanity...or reality. Either way you choose to look at it (and the choice is yours), every episode of this groundbreaking television show grabbed the viewer in its seductive and destructive web... and wouldn't let go. "Twin Peaks" began a string of weird television shows in the early 90's, but, unlike those later shows, "Twin Peaks" would be beloved and remembered long after it was off the air. "Twin Peaks" has earned a spot next to "The Twilight Zone", "Night Gallery", and "Star Trek" in terms of pioneering television and in terms of a cult following deserving of conventions and fanzines. I believe that F.B.I. Special Agent Dale Cooper is one of the most enjoyable and inspiring characters in television history. His simple passions and quirky behavior was a welcomed sight in our living rooms every week during the shows very short run in the late 80's and early 90's. "Twin Peaks" started out on fire, gaining exposure during the pilot's multiple airings. The mystery of Laura Palmer's murderer practically invented conversations at the water cooler. However, the shows second season was scheduled to air on Saturday nights at 10:00, an advertiser's no-man's land. And, with the shows fan base out on the late weekend nights, the shows network decided to cancel it. David Lynch, the shows co-creator, directed a theatrically released film prequel to "Twin Peaks", showing all who missed the shows airings what really happened to Laura the week of her death, and, finally, her killer. As a huge fan of "Twin Peaks", I will tell you that the circle of events that occur within the story enable the viewer to relive the events over and over, each time around with more intensity than before. When you view the movie prequel, diving right back into the series becomes the natural path, allowing one to see things again for what they really are... or aren't. I highly recommend owning the entire series. Without a network messing up your viewing time, you can see the mystery unfold at your own pace. Viewing "Twin Peaks-Fire Walk With Me", along with the television pilot and the entire 29 episode series (about 33 hours all together), is the most fascinating and satisfying viewing experience that the entertainment industry has offered me so far. The music, costumes, editing, acting, and direction all received Emmy nominations, leading one to conclude that "Twin Peaks" not only satisfied the public, but the critics as well. An incredible achievement, "Twin Peaks" is my all-time favorite television show.
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    FAQ17

    • A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
    • A NOTE REGARDING THE FILM "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me."
    • Who is the "The Man from Another Place"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Icelandic
      • Afrikaans
      • Norwegian
    • Also known as
      • Thi Tran Twin Peaks
    • Filming locations
      • Salish Lodge & Spa - 6501 Railroad Ave North, Snoqualmie, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lynch/Frost Productions
      • Propaganda Films
      • Spelling Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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