If Twin Peaks WERE to be continued/concluded in some form...
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:34 am
.....just what dangling plot thread or threads from the finale do you really want to see resolved? Or is it really just ONE thread we all care about; the ultimate fate of Dale Cooper? This is just for fun/speculation....if YOU were in charge to make this a reality, who do you think is crucial to come back? Is anyone?
With all the talk over the past year of some kind of continuation, be it on Netflix or whatnot, or even just a short film by Lynch for the Blu-ray set (my preferred outcome; I don't feel Twin Peaks needs a continuation so much as it needs a proper conclusion) what kind of circumstances do you think you'd find the original characters in 25 years later? I honestly think for most Twin Peaks fans, we are mostly invested in one dangling plot line in particular...just what happens to Special Agent Dale Cooper, and is he truly trapped forever in the Black Lodge? For a show that had upwards of 40 regular and recurring characters, I'd honestly say MOST of their plot lines were properly wrapped up by the end of the series. I don't feel the need to see a lot of the original characters again, as I feel most of their stories were concluded successfully. Plus, 25 years on, how many would still live in town? Only half at best, I'd say.
Plotlines and Characters I Feel Are Resolved/Don't Need To Come Back
Lucy, Andy, Dick Tremayne
-the whole Lucy/Andy/Dick babby daddy saga is wrapped up with Lucy choosing Andy as the father of her baby, regardless of actual paternity. To me, there are no dangling plot threads I need to see continued from that story. As much as I love them, I don't feel the need to see them. Maybe a cameo from the now adult offspring of Lucy, but nothing more than that.
Ben Horne, Catherine Martell, Pete Martell, Andrew Packard, Josie Packard
-in the war of the Eckhardts vs. the Packards vs the Hornes over the Saw Mill and the Packard land, Josie, Thomas,and (presumably) Ben Horne,Andrew Packard and Pete all die one by one, leaving Catherine the sole heir to everything. I am ok with this conclusion, because Catherine rocks. I think at most she should get a reference as the town's Grande Dame and owner of everything, but I wouldn't need to see her (also, Piper Laurie is pretty much retired from acting) Since Jack Nance is long gone, as is Dan O'Herlihy, I'd simply say they died in the bank explosion.
Ed, Nadine & Norma
-Nadine finally gets her memory back in the finale and has to confront the truth about Ed and Norma. A sad ending for Nadine to be sure, and more "open ended" than some of the other cliffhangers, but it's enough of an ending for me. It would have bothered me a lot more if the show had ended with Nadine still in la-la land. It might be fun to see Nadine in some form, but it's not necessary.
Bobby, Shelly and Leo
-It's safe to assume that Leo dies out in the woods, leaving Bobby and Shelley their happily ever after. Maybe we could see Shelley as the new owner of the Double R? I wouldn't hate that. We know Madchen is one of David's favorites, so if any old cast member is to come back, aside from Kyle it would probably be her. But in a way, I kinda don't need to see them again. Would be interesting if Bobby cleaned up his act and became a cop (maybe Sheriff?) fulfilling his father's vision of happiness for him.
Donna and Doc Hayward
-considering we see Doc Hayward with Truman tending to Coop after he slammed Ben Horne's head into a wall in the final episode, it's safe to assume that either Ben lived, or his death was considered an accident. My preferred outcome is that Ben dies. Not that I don't love Ben Horne, just that his storyline feels done to me. I also like the tragic irony of Ben dying trying to be good, when he was evil he got away with murder. Anyways, I'd say Doc retired (he was old back then) and Donna, after having a very shitty month or so, gets the hell outta Twin Peaks and doesn't look back.
There were no loose plot threads really for Truman, Hawk, Sarah Palmer, Dr. Jacoby, James (who we presume just dropped out of high school?) The Briggs, The Log Lady, Jerry Horne, or Eileen Hayward. I feel that the Log Lady is such an important part of the iconography of the town, that she should definitely show up though. Maybe still in her favorite booth at the Double R.
Plotlines and Characters I DO Feel Would Need To Return
So basically,The only plot line I really care about seeing continued, either in a short film or mini-series involve the fate of Dale Cooper. He's the biggie.
And, of course, Sheryl Lee would need to appear as Laura Palmer again in the Lodge. Although Sheryl has obviously aged, body wise, she's still in the same shape she's always been. All it would take is a little "digital scrubbing" to make her look 25 years younger again. They did the whol "digital de-aging" thing with Jessica Lange for flashbacks on American Horror Story and rather successfully for Matt Damon in the early parts of Behind the Candlelabra, where he really looked like he was a 20 year old kid. Same could be done for Sheryl. it's not that hard to do anymore. And a look-alike can be found for BOB. It's not really an "acting part" in the strictest sense anyway.
...ok, and I would need to see the fate of my second favorite character, Audrey Horne. Personally, I'd say she lived (how I don't know. It's a tv show, they would have figured out a way) I'd say she was the sole survivor of the bank explosion. She inherited her father's company when he died,and sold it all to her father's lover/arch rival Catherine Martell. She then decides to take her money and go to Hollywood and become an actress, as that was the idea that was floated around for an Audrey spin-off back in the day that eventually evolved into Mulholland Drive. It would be a nod to that. Maybe a cameo with an Audrey Horne movie playing on tv in the background. I just adore Audrey and want her to get a happy ending. I'm sentimental like that.
So what are your guys' ideas? Even if you don't think it will ever happen, you know you've at least thought about "what if?" Who do you think should make the cut? Or do we really only care what happened to Coop?
With all the talk over the past year of some kind of continuation, be it on Netflix or whatnot, or even just a short film by Lynch for the Blu-ray set (my preferred outcome; I don't feel Twin Peaks needs a continuation so much as it needs a proper conclusion) what kind of circumstances do you think you'd find the original characters in 25 years later? I honestly think for most Twin Peaks fans, we are mostly invested in one dangling plot line in particular...just what happens to Special Agent Dale Cooper, and is he truly trapped forever in the Black Lodge? For a show that had upwards of 40 regular and recurring characters, I'd honestly say MOST of their plot lines were properly wrapped up by the end of the series. I don't feel the need to see a lot of the original characters again, as I feel most of their stories were concluded successfully. Plus, 25 years on, how many would still live in town? Only half at best, I'd say.
Plotlines and Characters I Feel Are Resolved/Don't Need To Come Back
Lucy, Andy, Dick Tremayne
-the whole Lucy/Andy/Dick babby daddy saga is wrapped up with Lucy choosing Andy as the father of her baby, regardless of actual paternity. To me, there are no dangling plot threads I need to see continued from that story. As much as I love them, I don't feel the need to see them. Maybe a cameo from the now adult offspring of Lucy, but nothing more than that.
Ben Horne, Catherine Martell, Pete Martell, Andrew Packard, Josie Packard
-in the war of the Eckhardts vs. the Packards vs the Hornes over the Saw Mill and the Packard land, Josie, Thomas,and (presumably) Ben Horne,Andrew Packard and Pete all die one by one, leaving Catherine the sole heir to everything. I am ok with this conclusion, because Catherine rocks. I think at most she should get a reference as the town's Grande Dame and owner of everything, but I wouldn't need to see her (also, Piper Laurie is pretty much retired from acting) Since Jack Nance is long gone, as is Dan O'Herlihy, I'd simply say they died in the bank explosion.
Ed, Nadine & Norma
-Nadine finally gets her memory back in the finale and has to confront the truth about Ed and Norma. A sad ending for Nadine to be sure, and more "open ended" than some of the other cliffhangers, but it's enough of an ending for me. It would have bothered me a lot more if the show had ended with Nadine still in la-la land. It might be fun to see Nadine in some form, but it's not necessary.
Bobby, Shelly and Leo
-It's safe to assume that Leo dies out in the woods, leaving Bobby and Shelley their happily ever after. Maybe we could see Shelley as the new owner of the Double R? I wouldn't hate that. We know Madchen is one of David's favorites, so if any old cast member is to come back, aside from Kyle it would probably be her. But in a way, I kinda don't need to see them again. Would be interesting if Bobby cleaned up his act and became a cop (maybe Sheriff?) fulfilling his father's vision of happiness for him.
Donna and Doc Hayward
-considering we see Doc Hayward with Truman tending to Coop after he slammed Ben Horne's head into a wall in the final episode, it's safe to assume that either Ben lived, or his death was considered an accident. My preferred outcome is that Ben dies. Not that I don't love Ben Horne, just that his storyline feels done to me. I also like the tragic irony of Ben dying trying to be good, when he was evil he got away with murder. Anyways, I'd say Doc retired (he was old back then) and Donna, after having a very shitty month or so, gets the hell outta Twin Peaks and doesn't look back.
There were no loose plot threads really for Truman, Hawk, Sarah Palmer, Dr. Jacoby, James (who we presume just dropped out of high school?) The Briggs, The Log Lady, Jerry Horne, or Eileen Hayward. I feel that the Log Lady is such an important part of the iconography of the town, that she should definitely show up though. Maybe still in her favorite booth at the Double R.
Plotlines and Characters I DO Feel Would Need To Return
So basically,The only plot line I really care about seeing continued, either in a short film or mini-series involve the fate of Dale Cooper. He's the biggie.
And, of course, Sheryl Lee would need to appear as Laura Palmer again in the Lodge. Although Sheryl has obviously aged, body wise, she's still in the same shape she's always been. All it would take is a little "digital scrubbing" to make her look 25 years younger again. They did the whol "digital de-aging" thing with Jessica Lange for flashbacks on American Horror Story and rather successfully for Matt Damon in the early parts of Behind the Candlelabra, where he really looked like he was a 20 year old kid. Same could be done for Sheryl. it's not that hard to do anymore. And a look-alike can be found for BOB. It's not really an "acting part" in the strictest sense anyway.
...ok, and I would need to see the fate of my second favorite character, Audrey Horne. Personally, I'd say she lived (how I don't know. It's a tv show, they would have figured out a way) I'd say she was the sole survivor of the bank explosion. She inherited her father's company when he died,and sold it all to her father's lover/arch rival Catherine Martell. She then decides to take her money and go to Hollywood and become an actress, as that was the idea that was floated around for an Audrey spin-off back in the day that eventually evolved into Mulholland Drive. It would be a nod to that. Maybe a cameo with an Audrey Horne movie playing on tv in the background. I just adore Audrey and want her to get a happy ending. I'm sentimental like that.
So what are your guys' ideas? Even if you don't think it will ever happen, you know you've at least thought about "what if?" Who do you think should make the cut? Or do we really only care what happened to Coop?