Twin Peaks is an American mystery horror drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch that premiered on April 8, 1990, on ABC. It follows an investigation headed by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) in the town of Twin Peaks, Washington.
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Country of origin | United States
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Original language | English
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No. of seasons | 3
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No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes)
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Executive producer | Mark Frost
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Running time | 45–60 minutes
94 minutes ("Pilot" and "May the Giant Be With You") |
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Production company | Lynch/Frost Productions
Propaganda Films Spelling Television Twin Peaks Productions Showtime (season 3 only) Rancho Rosa Partnership (season 3 only) |
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Original release | April 8, 1990(original run)
– June 10, 1991
May 21, 2017 – September 3, 2017 (revival) |
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Followed by | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992 film)
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