"Twin Peaks" ; American mystery horror drama television series
Twin Peaks
| Twin Peaks | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Mystery Drama[1] Horror[2] |
| 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 Kenneth Welsh |
| Opening theme | "Falling (Twin Peaks Theme)" |
| Composer(s) | Angelo Badalamenti |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Mark Frost David Lynch Sabrina S. Sutherland (2017) |
| Cinematography | Ron Garcia ("Pilot") Frank Byers (episodes 2–29) |
| Running time | 45–60 minutes 94 minutes ("Pilot" and "May the Giant Be With You") |
| Production company(s) | Lynch/Frost Productions Propaganda Films Spelling Television Twin Peaks Productions Showtime (season 3 only) Rancho Rosa Partnership (season 3 only) |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution Showtime Networks (2017) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC (1990–91) Showtime (2017) |
| Picture format | 480i (4:3 SDTV) 1080p 4:3 (Blu-ray) |
| Audio format | Dolby Surround 2.0 Dolby Digital 5.1 (DVD) DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (Blu-ray) |
| Original release | April 8, 1990 – June 10, 1991 (original run) May 21, 2017 – September 3, 2017 (revival) |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992 film) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Twin Peaks is an American mystery horror drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch that premiered on April 8, 1990, on ABC. The series developed a notably loyal following in 1990, but declining ratings led to its cancellation after its second season in 1991. It nonetheless gained a cult following and has been referenced in a wide variety of media.[3][4][5][6] In subsequent years, Twin Peaks is often listed among the greatest television series of all time.[7][8][9][10][11]
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 suburban 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 draw on American soap opera and horror tropes.[12][13][6][14] Like much of Lynch's work, it is distinguished by surrealism, offbeat humor, and distinctive cinematography.[15] The acclaimed score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti with Lynch.[16]
The success of the show sparked a media franchise, and the series was followed by a 1992 feature film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, that serves as a prequel to the series. Additional tie-in books were also released. Following a hiatus of over 25 years, the show returned in 2017 with a third season on Showtime, marketed as Twin Peaks: The Return. The season was directed by Lynch and written by Lynch and Frost, and starred many original cast members, including MacLachlan.
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