Lynch Slams Twin Peaks Season 2: 'It Sucked'

Director David Lynch has publicly voiced his dissatisfaction with the second season of his acclaimed 1990s drama, "Twin Peaks." He indicated that only the initial pilot episode met his high standards, famously remarking that the subsequent season "sucked." This critical assessment stems from the show's departure from its initial unsettling tone and focused narrative.

Lynch suggested that executive interference from the network and his own reduced oversight on certain episodes contributed to the perceived drop in quality. While the first season is lauded for its tight storyline and dark humor, the second season is noted for straying into more bizarre and less cohesive territory.

Despite these criticisms of the original run, Lynch later returned to helm the "Twin Peaks" revival series in 2017, ensuring a more controlled creative vision. The original "Twin Peaks," co-created with Mark Frost, continues to be celebrated for its groundbreaking contribution to television, despite Lynch's personal reservations about its sophomore season.