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When Twin Peaks first aired, I was absolutely hooked. It was spooky, unpredictable, adult and totaly enthralling; better than anything else on TV.
On the evening of the 1st season finale, I even brushed off my best friend to stay home and watch it. He was incredulous.
What you might not realize, is that the 1st season finale was advertised as a conclusion. The details are a bit foggy, but I remember screaming at the TV when it ended without answering those crucial questions. There had been a huge media build-up and like me, most viewers expecting to be rewarded with a revelation felt betrayed by the bait and switch.
By the time the suprise 2nd season rolled around, the momentum had been lost and few stuck around to see how it all panned out. I imagine that's the real reason it was never released on DVD etc. Who would want it?
The movie prequel 'Fire; Walk With Me' then bombed and the franchise was deader than Laura P. herself.
I think the same thing happened with X-files. It built up so many complicated story threads and continuity arcs, that the story got muddled and lost its hook. Viewers were denied a satisfying conclusion.
Woe to 'Lost' if it goes down the same path.
Twin Peaks made TV history, and by all means track down that 2nd season. But be forewarned that it may not meet your expectations.
I agree. That 1st season was damn good TV
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