Twin Peaks (2017): The return, how and when to watch it

Today, 24 February, is a special day for Twin Peaks fans.

It’s the anniversary of the day Special Agent Dale Cooper first stepped foot in Twin Peaks, and Showtime is celebrating the occasion by releasing two new posters and two new teasers, all with the purpose of getting you excited about the third season of the series, which returns to Showtime in May with a special two-hour season premiere. So, in honour of Twin Peaks day, here’s everything you need to know about the new show.What is Twin Peaks? 

The original Twin Peaks is a TV drama created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. It premiered in 1990 on ABC and aired until 1991. It’s an about an investigation — headed by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper, who’s played by Kyle MacLachlan — into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer, who’s played by Sheryl Lee, in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Washington.

The show is known for its creepy tone, campy characters, off beat humor, surrealism, melodrama, and supernatural elements, all of which are also trademark characteristics of Lynch and his work. 

Dear Twitter Friends, the rumors are not what they seem ….. It is !!!Happening again. #TwinPeaks returns on @SHO_Network

— David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) May 16, 2015

Despite a tiny hiccup, Twin Peaks is returning to the TV, with the original co-creators, Frost and Lynch, at the helm (and as as writers). It’s been revived as a miniseries on Showtime. Although originally slated to premiere in 2016, it was delayed to 2017. Many original cast members, including MacLachlan as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper, are slated to appear in the Showtime revival. 

Lynch is directing each episode of the third series.

When will Twin Peaks (2017) return?

In January, Showtime revealed Twin Peaks would return on 21 May, with a two-hour premiere.

How can you watch the Twin Peaks (2017) premiere?

US

The Twin Peaks (2017) world premiere is 21 May at 9pm ET/PT in two-parts on air, demand, and online. Following the premiere, Showtime Anytime and On Demand subscribers will immediately have access to episodes three and four, which will air on Showtime on 28 May at 9pm. 

UK

Brits can watch the premiere’s simulcast on Sky Atlantic and Now TV on 22 May at 2am local time. It will be repeated on 23 May at 9pm local time.

How many episodes are in the miniseries?

There are 18 episodes total. After episodes three and four air on 28 May, single episodes will air in the subsequent weeks.

However, last August, Showtime boss David Nevins had teased that we shouldn’t expect a one-a-week regular slot: “I want to embrace the unusualness of it, and I think it is quite possible we’re not going to do a traditional release pattern… I can definitely see longer episodes or the question of how we release it linearly and for those who want to stream it.” 

Where can you watch the Twin Peaks (2017) trailer?

Here are a few of the teaser trailers and a production trailer: