One of the best TV shows ever made ended its original run 35 years ago today, but the frustrating cliffhanger ending of David Lynch’s iconic mystery thriller series wouldn’t be resolved for another quarter of a century. Since David Lynch’s feature film debut Eraserhead was first released, the late director has consistently confounded both casual film fans and movie critics alike. Although his haunting movies have a unique quality that is endlessly imitated by other TV and film directors, his works are devoid of any clear answers or straightforward interpretations.
This was never more obvious than when David Lynch and Mark Frost’s ABC drama show Twin Peaks became a mainstream phenomenon upon release. Many viewers expected this atypical mix of cop show, teen drama, and supernatural horror to have a clear end to its knotty, byzantine plot. Although Twin Peaks influenced ‘90s TV classics like The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the show itself had a far stranger, more ambiguous storyline than either of those later hits.
Twin Peaks Season 2’s Finale Originally Aired On June 10, 1991
As the name suggests, Twin Peaks explored the lives of everyone in the town, not just the murdered Laura Palmer or the FBI agent Dale Cooper who investigated her death. The show delved into the stories of local teenagers like Laura’s boyfriends, Bobby and James, and the charming Audrey Horne, as well as a cast of quirky characters including the manipulative mill owner Catherine Martell, Laura’s heartbroken father Leland, her mysterious psychiatrist Dr. Lawrence Jacoby, and Audrey’s unpleasant father, Benjamin Horne.
The sprawling storytelling of the series meant that, even compared to later Netflix shows like Dark and Stranger Things, Twin Peaks was always likely to leave some plot threads dangling. However, few viewers were prepared for just how far off the rails the series went in its second season. After revealing Laura Palmer’s murderer in episode 14, “Lonely Souls,” Twin Peaks wrapped up this plot by episode 16, “Arbitrary Law.”
By episode 29, titled “Beyond Life and Death,” the show’s plot had become incredibly messy and disjointed. However, the season 2 finale ended with a shocking twist. The episode concluded with Dale being possessed by the same evil spirit that drove Leland to murder Laura, and his disturbing laughter was the final sound viewers heard.
Twin Peaks: The Return Was Worth The 25-Year Wait
As a longtime fan, it felt like forever – over twenty-five years! – that we didn’t know what happened to Dale Cooper, Major Briggs, Audrey Horne, and everyone else who made it through season two. Then, after Twin Peaks had already influenced so many great shows from the early 2000s, it came back in 2017. But The Return wasn’t really a typical TV show; it was more like an incredible 18-hour movie that brought all the original actors back for a truly mind-bending revisit to that unforgettable town.
Let’s just say Twin Peaks: The Return wasn’t a hit with everyone. It was often very slow-paced, shifted wildly in tone, and was much darker and more depressing than the original Twin Peaks. Despite these differences, the revival did finally provide answers to the questions left hanging at the end of season 2.
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2026-06-10 16:11