Part 1 (Twin Peaks)

This article is about the first episode of the revival limited series. For the first episode of the original series, see Pilot (Twin Peaks). For the first numbered episode of the original series, see Episode 1 (Twin Peaks).

"Part 1"
Twin Peaks episode
Sam Colby (Benjamin Rosenfield) observes the Glass Box in New York City, as seen in the episode. The sequence has received much praise, with critics likening it to the episode itself[1] and to the process of filmmaking.[2]
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 1
Directed byDavid Lynch
Written byDavid Lynch
Mark Frost
Featured musicAngelo Badalamenti
Muddy Magnolias
Cinematography byPeter Deming
Editing byDuwayne Dunham
Original air dateMay 21, 2017 (2017-05-21)
Running time58 minutes
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"Part 1", also known as "My Log Has a Message for You",[b] is the first episode of the third season of the American mystery television series Twin Peaks. It was written by series creators Mark Frost and David Lynch, directed by Lynch, and stars Kyle MacLachlan. "Part 1" was first broadcast on Showtime, along with "Part 2", on May 21, 2017, and was seen by an audience of 506,000 viewers in the United States.[3] In addition, the two episodes were shown as a feature at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where they received a standing ovation.[4] The episode received critical acclaim.

  1. ^ Jensen, Jeff (May 22, 2017). "Twin Peaks premiere recap: 'The Return: Parts 1 and 2'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  2. ^ Stephens, Emily L. (May 22, 2017). "In its nightmarish two-part return, Twin Peaks is pure Lynchian horror". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Porter, Rick (May 23, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Twin Peaks' return comes in low for Showtime". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 25, 2017). "David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks' Revival Met With Standing Ovation In Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved October 23, 2017.


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