After Twin Peaks' film-length pilot, I still have no idea of what I'm in for. But I'm intrigued. And amazed by what was a totally immersive, often creepy, experience. It had me engrossed from the first moment right the way to the end, which is no small feat for an extra-long episode that is so slow-paced. What this episode does nicely is set up the show's main mystery, introduce us to the characters and set a deeply mysterious tone from the get-go.
Many TV series and movies have focused on grief, but in this case it feels especially raw. There are dozens of drawn-out shots of people tearing up at Laura Palmer's death. Her mother, her father, her friends-and the school headmaster. It's the brilliant performances that make this misery engrossing to watch, as well as the haunting soundtrack and fantastic direction that makes the best out of every emotional scene. There is one character I wasn't a fan of, Audrey. She's more two-dimensional and frustratingly unrealistic as a character than fun. Every other major character though, was full of subtleties. No one is perfect and many have things to hide.
And then there's the mystery of Laura Palmer's death. This early into the show, there's no way of knowing who killed her but the details that are revealed are intriguing. Why is her body wrapped in plastic? Why is there a letter under her and the other victim's fingernail? What's the deal about the necklace? There's so many fascinating hints at what's to come.
Even though I still don't fully understand what this show is, I so want to continue watching. That's how good it is.
9.6/10
Many TV series and movies have focused on grief, but in this case it feels especially raw. There are dozens of drawn-out shots of people tearing up at Laura Palmer's death. Her mother, her father, her friends-and the school headmaster. It's the brilliant performances that make this misery engrossing to watch, as well as the haunting soundtrack and fantastic direction that makes the best out of every emotional scene. There is one character I wasn't a fan of, Audrey. She's more two-dimensional and frustratingly unrealistic as a character than fun. Every other major character though, was full of subtleties. No one is perfect and many have things to hide.
And then there's the mystery of Laura Palmer's death. This early into the show, there's no way of knowing who killed her but the details that are revealed are intriguing. Why is her body wrapped in plastic? Why is there a letter under her and the other victim's fingernail? What's the deal about the necklace? There's so many fascinating hints at what's to come.
Even though I still don't fully understand what this show is, I so want to continue watching. That's how good it is.
9.6/10