Season one definitely has its moments of surrealism and absurdity, but it isn't until season two things start to get really crazy. Right from the get go, Agent Cooper is lying on the ground covered in his own blood as an elderly waiter fumbles and bumbles around for five minutes in a hilariously Lynchian fashion. And, suddenly, a mythical giant magically appears and gives Cooper a cryptic and creepy little message.
And that's how season two begins.
And, the first time I viewed his oddity of an episode, this was when I knew I was in for a real treat!
And what a treat this episode truly is! Other than the fantastically weird opening, tons of absurdity and surrealism is poured all over this pitch perfect masterpiece of a premiere! From its opening laughs to its closing screams, this is a jaw dropping and divisive combination of horror, mystery, comedy, and drama like you've never seen before! Leland Palmer's hair unexpectedly and inexplicably changes color overnight, Donna intentionally acts like a stereotypical femme fatale for no particular reason, Andy has an awkward slapstick encounter and its aftermath lasts for over two weird, wacky, laugh out loud minutes, and plenty more. There are moments to make your skin crawl, your fists tighten, your jaw drop, your heart warm, and your funny bone tickle. It's ninety minutes of seamless, surreal, and stylistic entertainment of the most brilliant degree!