When starting a strange show reviewing blog, I think its safe to say you have to start with a show everyone will know(even if they haven't watched it) and will attract attention. Twin Peaks is the perfect show for that. Twin Peaks is an American TV drama created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. It follows an investigation headed by FBI agent Dale Cooper into the murder of home-coming queen Laura Palmer. The show first aired on April 8, 1990 and ended in June 10, 1991. Now, when I first started watching Twin Peaks I have to say it looked to me like your average murder mystery TV show. Then the log lady appeared and that idea was thrown out the window. She is just so strange and, believe me ladies and gentlemen, she just gets weirder throughout the first and second season. Also noted was the ever present demon, Bob. Yes, you read correctly, the demon's name is Bob and he wears flannel shirts and has long truck-driver grey hair. You know, I just realized that his name might be a nickname for his real name. (SPOILER!!!) He also possessed Laura's father and had him kill her. Not a nice dude. I liked the character Dale Cooper. He loved the apple pie and coffee served in the Double-R Diner in the small town. Actually, he's frequently heard saying "Damn, that's a good cup of coffee!" whenever he goes in there. He also has prophetic visions about a giant and a midget which help him along his not-so-merry way. Also I like how he knows practically everything that is going on in the town.(SPOILER!!) It made me sad to see him possessed by Bob, really sad. Another character to mention would be Leo. I have to say that he is the worst husband ever. He's demanding and beats poor Shelly until she is nothing more than bruises. (SPOILER!!) When he got paralyzed I honestly was happy that happened to him. The only redeeming feature about him is that he tried to stop Philip from kidnapping and killing Shelly because even if he is a complete donkey he still loves her. The last episode of the two-season series was probably my least favorite episode. It left untied strings to be tied and things just got acid-trip trippy by the end of it. I especially disliked the part where Dale Cooper is in the Black Lodge. All that light flashing really hurt my eyes. All in all, I really enjoy this series. It was bizarre and wonky, but engaging to the audience. The characters were relatable, if over-dramatic. I would give this show an A for quality and timelessness. Its a must-see that no one should miss. Pinky, out.
Here is a intro from Twin Peaks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7d0Lm_31BE
Note: If you want some background information before watching the series, watch the movie that came first (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me).
