Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First off, there's a good reason it's being referred to as "A Limited Series Event" and not "The Third Season." This is not an exercise in nostalgia. Anybody coming in thinking they're going to be getting a straight continuation, both in plot and tone, of the original series is due for disappointment. The original series and "Fire Walk With Me" provide the background, but this series is more of an evolution of Twin Peaks, providing something new in the context of today's television in the same way the original series was groundbreaking in its time. The new series will not be for everybody. As I said above, while characters and stories are present from the original run, this is as jarringly different from the original series as you'd expect given the passage of time and expected growth of both the fictional characters and the people making the show. It very much reflects David Lynch's evolution as a filmmaker and the evolution of Lynch/Frost as collaborators. This is not a traditionally episodic or serialized series, with it having been shot as one big movie, then broken down into individual episodes. Additionally, the storytelling isn't completely linear. Some storylines aren't resolved, many answers aren't given, but, much as with the original series, this is reflective of real life, something that can sometimes prove frustrating in entertainment. While some reviews may suggest that liking it or disliking it says something about the viewer, I don't necessarily think that's the case. I've seen plenty of discussion of the series and both those who enjoy it and the critics have some valid points. But, when it comes right down to it, I think the series provokes an emotional reaction more than an intellectual response, which, from the interviews I've seen, was the intent of Lynch. At times, the show races, at others it moves as slow as a snail. Some characters are grounded, others seem over the top. Some events hit far too close to home, others are so far out as to defy explanation. Ultimately, it's a show that dares to defy the conventions of traditional narrative television and challenges the viewer, not only to be patient, but to be willing to apply their own interpretations to events that aren't often spelled out in great detail. As said before, it is ultimately a polarizing show. But if you find it for you, you'll find it to be greatly rewarding.