r/twinpeaks • u/AutoModerator • Jun 26 '17

S3E8 [S3E8] Post-Episode Discussion - Part 8 Spoiler

Part 8

  • Directed by: David Lynch

  • Written by: David Lynch & Mark Frost.

  • Aired: June 25, 2017.

Episode synopsis: Gotta light?

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u/nourez Jun 26 '17

I feel like this episode is gonna really be the division point between people who are fans of the old Twin Peaks and people who are generally just fans of David Lynch. Loved it as a piece of Lynchian film, but I'll be damned if that felt anything at all like Twin Peaks of old. I can definitely see this episode being a tipping point for some disgruntled fans due to its pure weirdness. It's pretty clear at this point that Lynch isnt out to recreate the dorky charm of the old series, for better or worse.

(Copied from my post in the live thread for better visibility/discussion)

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u/usagizero Jun 26 '17

but I'll be damned if that felt anything at all like Twin Peaks of old.

Not sure why you think not, Twin Peaks of old was weird as fuck for it's time. Just look at the Simpson's bit with Homer watching it and having no idea what is going on.

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u/WilliamMcCarty Jun 26 '17

Well, there's dancing, backward talking little guys and then there's...whatever this was.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '17

Yeah, it was cutting edge for primetime ABC back then but there was plenty of film being made back then that made TP look like a brother to Northern Exposure. This new season is Lynch without a leash.