<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> External links </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.sho.com/twin-peaks </Td> </Tr> <P> Twin Peaks, also known as Twin Peaks: The Return, is an American mystery drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch . It is a continuation of the 1990--91 ABC series of the same name . The limited series consists of 18 episodes and premiered on Showtime on May 21, 2017, following a world premiere on May 19, 2017, at The Theatre at Ace Hotel . The series was developed and written by Lynch and Frost over several years and directed by Lynch . An ensemble of returning and new cast members appear, led by original star Kyle MacLachlan . </P> <P> Set 25 years after the original Twin Peaks, the series focuses on a number of storylines, many of which are connected through association with FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (MacLachlan). It takes place in a variety of locations in addition to the fictional Washington town of Twin Peaks, including Las Vegas and South Dakota . Showtime president David Nevins stated that "the core of (the series) is Agent Cooper's odyssey back to Twin Peaks". It has garnered praise from critics for its unconventional narrative, visual style, and performances, and Showtime reported that the series led to a record number of subscriptions to their streaming service . </P>

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