Episode 4 • The Town of Twin Peaks • Twin Peaks Analysis

[@dadandthekid3265]

I love that you close with the Log Lady. She gave an extremely brave final performance for us all. RIP.

[@robertbusek30]

RIP Catherine Coulson

[@brandonharrison7773]

She was a whole damn town.

[@ajromero3692]

The Log Lady's story is really quite tragic when you think about it. She was changed from a normal, happy child to a quiet, socially awkward introvert due to her mysterious experience in the woods. Then she finds the love of her life only to lose him on the night of their wedding. She offers genuine supernatural insight to the other citizens of Twin Peaks but is generally written off as "eccentric" at best or "the town loony" at worst. I know she's just a fictional character but her story tugs at my heartstrings. I also know a lot of people think of her as a one note character (the crazy woman who carries around a log she talks to) but she's so much more layered and complex than that. I'm so glad you addressed her entire history in this video, giving her the recognition that was long overdue for her. Very well done.

[@TakeTheRing]

thanks! that was my goal with her segment. you're exactly right: in context of the entire series, the Laura Palmer Diary, the Mark Frost books and The Return, she's one of the central characters of Twin Peaks. and her story is so, so sad - a tragedy, in a way. a person's life being tragic but having a larger impact on the world around them (or sacrificed for the greater good?) is another repeated theme of the TP story - adds weight and tugs at the heartstrings: Laura, Cooper, Briggs, and Margaret, of course.

[@ajromero3692]

@@TakeTheRing You did a great job of presenting Margaret as a full, realized character and the other characters as well. This is a great series you have and I'm glad to have found it because I love the way you go into the themes you mentioned (sacrifice and tragedy) and your research is impeccable. You've got a new subscriber here! :)

[@robertbusek30]

I like to think of her as Twin Peaks’ version of the Delphic Oracle: weird but very insightful when you really need it. I often think that, had Laura lived, she might have taken over Margaret’s role as spiritual guide in the town.

[@ajromero3692]

@@robertbusek30 A man after my own heart, combining two of my favorite things; Greek mythology and Twin Peaks. Love it!

[@Estesolace]

Thank you for your research. You just shed so much light on what happened to Josie. And that explains the humming noise in the great northern during the return when Ben is wondering where its coming from. Mindblowing!

[@ashleyvincent1860]

I have to fight tears every time I see Margaret and Hawk's final conversations in S3, so you can imagine what a mess I am at the end of this video. What a loving way to end this one.

[@brianjennings1]

The production value of this series is top notch! Love it! Bravo!

[@divelostmind]

Goodnight, Margaret... Goodbye, Margaret.

[@lisaheisey6168]

I loved this! I had a horrible day, but watching this made it all go away for a while. I felt, like I was being absorbed back into the wonder of Twin Peaks, which always makes things better, for me.

[@mistersir4180]

The town was built on Indian ground particularly the Great Northern... I think there subtle clues in the show that shows the town and mostly that hotel is cursed

[@mistersir4180]

@Interstellar Overdrive exactly!!!!!

[@robertbusek30]

Could you expand on some of those signs? Because it seems to me that there’s both great good and great evil in Twin Peaks...

[@robertbusek30]

I just love the fact that you dedicated so much positive time to Andy and Lucy. As much as I love most of the couples of Twin Peaks (not you, Donna/James), they are my favorite one.

[@crazy1234573]

Tears and goosebumps by the end of this❤❤❤ What a wonderful breakdown of these characters. Brilliant.

[@NapoleChan]

1:03 i completely forgot how cool that One Eyed Jack's sign is. Id definitely put a replica of that sign in my house.

[@tohtorizorro]

Just have to love this video series. A lazy summer morning starting with coffee, a spliff & this is pure heaven.

[@TakeTheRing]

🔥🔥🔥

[@geowynleda4641]

The Log Lady was always my favourite character, thank you for showing us more about her and her life.

[@greyeyed123]

Subscribed. You successfully pulled me right back into high school 29 years ago, daydreaming about Twin Peaks and its characters, themes, secrets, and mysteries for hours on end. (I sincerely thought I was a weirdo and this show would be lost to obscurity forever. Well, I am a weirdo, but the show was special, and not only stood the test of time, but inspired countless writers and producers ever since.)

[@escrivaninhadepapelao7905]

I'm enjoying your channel so much that I watch all the ads!

[@miralomasf7x7]

I just discovered this video series... all 4 episodes are so impeccably researched from all of the available narrative sources. I love the attention to detail and analysis you have put into your efforts to pull together these sources and shed light on - or offer a clearer understanding of - the many mysteries of the Twin Peaks universe(s). Good job!

[@hayleynardoni4104]

This brought back so many memories, thank you.

[@DanielSofal117]

Great, great analyses! They surely make us think. Keep this going! Please!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

13:21 I was in that area about a year ago for work and made a lot of photos for my Twin Peaks web gallery but I was sad to see the rock in front of the sheriff's dept was missing. I asked the lady that works there now (the company that owns that building) and she said it was already missing when they bought the building and they don't know what happened to it 😥 I bet a Twin Peaks fan stole it. 17:23 And the Book House (which is behind the building used as the Roadhouse / Bang Bang Bar in real life) is really run down and dilapidated today. I hope they don't tear it down, but it looks really bad.

[@oriondewitt]

RIP the old intro. Was so good!

[@TakeTheRing]

not gone! abbreviated because of the length of this episode. full intro is back next episode!

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

@@TakeTheRing i wouldnt mind 40 minutes of video like this mate

[@Buzzode]

Great Work .... I Just Love the World Of Twin Peaks ... keep these videos coming !!!

[@LaunchPadAstronomy]

Absolutely brilliant production!

[@tennozeorymer]

Wow. This one was really moving. And comprehensive! Excellent video.

[@darkgiftsandnightislands6229]

My brother and I watched the series on Bravo. Then we got the 29 episode box set. It was exciting. The world before internet. So wonderful

[@jasonsowers5216]

Quiet people lived quiet lives...? Maybe not. This was a fun reminder of the character, dramas, and the mise en scéne that is quintessential to Twin Peaks. And I love the Josh Howard animations! 🌲🌲🌲

[@emilioft1]

THANK GOD YOU ARE BACK, love from Brazil!!

[@Andrea-sg4mk]

amazing one of the most beautiful videos seen on yuo tube about TP fantastic job friend 👍🏻

[@firewalkwithme7560]

The town itself may have been the greatest of all Twin Peaks characters, with each separate milieu adding background and depth to the significance of that wondrous village.

[@harmonicresonanceproject]

This series is marvellous. Thanks!

[@philasyr]

This is pretty much the greatest thing ever made. By humans.

[@tuimusic]

Holy shit these are some of the best videos on TP I have ever seen!

[@vibesmom]

Great job!

[@susanwilson6621]

I like these two characters ...👍🤗

[@d.e.p.5624]

My sincere compliments for a very detailed, fascinating analysis! Lynch himself should be proud

[@dsteddd6087]

This episode delivered! Log lady part is super nice! Thx!

[@jakecraig9642]

I've heard about you!

[@cheebagardens1759]

Is it about the bunnies?

[@Denver_Risley]

Good work, Hawk!

[@brannonowen]

Boy! Not what I expected but I sure love it!! Mark that down as another great video!

[@PepeMV1971]

Absolutty Brilliant. Congratulations. Love your videos.

[@lagamefakten]

Your videos are so great🤩. Easily the best content covering Twin Peaks in my opinion. Keep up the good work!

[@TakeTheRing]

😎👍

[@wasteyelo1]

Superb stuff.

[@ЕленаТрофимова-д3й]

Такой фильм хороший, прям душа отдыхает.

[@jacktriesto]

Please make more episodes!!

[@mcpeko]

Awesomeness.

[@adamofgrayskull7735]

BRILLANT

[@robertbusek30]

I’d love to see a video on the early history of Ghostwood and the town. Specifically I’d like to hear your take on the Night the River Caught Fire and its connection to later events, most notably Laura’s murder.

[@noahitman985]

Really great video!

[@jacktaylor3001]

Great work! Man! Love your work.

[@jtlemay4878]

Fun. Thanks.

[@taychris39]

As I am so glad I was able to watch during the premiere and I love this video ❤️🙂

[@john_dillermand]

This was amazing

[@chickendudes]

Yo the cartoons of Log Lady are dope af. Great vid

[@covariance5446]

So many donuts in that conference room lol

[@iezzi80]

I love this video. I love all your twin peaks videos. Keep doing great work.

[@nettieforce1]

Happy you continue talking about this bad-ass show.😚😚😊😇✌🌍🌏🌎

[@timutton7203]

I'm loving your content! These videos look and sound amazing, and I simply cannot get enough TP analysis. One theory about Margaret I'd thought I'd read somewhere was that her husband was one of the "woodsmen" from above the convenience store. Has this one ever crossed your desk? I'm hoping an episode 5 from you isn't too far off.

[@TakeTheRing]

yes, I've heard that theory, it's interesting and makes sense in a lot of ways! hopefully Episode 5 will be out before the end of the year

[@chikoavena3407]

Loved this episode, really well made 💪

[@julesramos4235]

there‘s some fear in lettin‘ go

[@RobbieMinor]

This series is fantastic, do you plan on releasing any more episodes?

[@TakeTheRing]

yes definitely. I took a break last year and put out two Twin Peaks travel docs (the Palmer House one just came out), I also did some interviews that came out great. I have a video coming out for a conference this summer, but I plan to have a proper episode out by end of this year

[@ChienandKun]

19:07 Notice the plaque has the shape of I-Ching Hexagram 47 'Nourishment'. Mountain over Thunder. Corresponding text may be relevant.

[@DorianDuVerger]

They also do a nice cup of steaming hot black tea at the Double R if you aren't into coffee

[@droneswarm7888]

Woe to the ones who behold the pale horse. Damnit!

[@janeseweingarten4911]

loved the Phillip Jefferies episode, do you think that TP might be an extension of The Man Who Fell To Earth?

[@TakeTheRing]

not necessarily, but Bowie often played otherworldly characters...so kinda?

[@artcold1]

One Eyed Jacks is built right on the border. ;) The building is part on Canadian soil and part American soil. :D

[@Coloradiohead]

So was the log lady's husband the actual fireman/giant, and he was communicating to her through the log? You are awesome at explaining Twin Peaks, thanks for the answers to so many of my questions!

[@TakeTheRing]

interesting theory, never heard that specifically. my take is that the log is tied to the "magic energy" or whatever you want to call it. I made that animation of Margaret and the gold pond as a nod to this- don't think there's any real evidence in the show that she's related directly to the Fireman? although the book explains more about here abduction, suggesting like Briggs she encountered something like that? so certainly possible

[@tumppiosrs7319]

Stellar

[@TheDas9582]

Finally!

[@eugeneflynn7435]

First rate! Thank you from a new subscriber.

[@mihaidinul]

Did you see that 4 you Twin Perfect video? I’m really loving this, I’m a former filmmaker myself and I’d love to hear your thoughts

[@TakeTheRing]

not yet, planning on watching it soon!

[@jtlemay4878]

Log lady cartoon is beautiful

[@timetravellerregisteredtra850]

The Lynchian dichotomy isn't good and evil though, it's balance and evil, with "good" being the innocence of an Arthurian knight.

[@damienx0x]

Nah.

[@timetravellerregisteredtra850]

@@damienx0x It's what Lynch himself has said several times.

[@damienx0x]

@@timetravellerregisteredtra850 Source?

[@timetravellerregisteredtra850]

@@damienx0x kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXK8n3lrnbSbq68 he collects them in this. just skip his self congratulatory jabber and watch the Lynch interviews. They're the same ones as on youtube but all in one place.

[@adamofgrayskull7735]

Damn im late ,was stuck in a time loop ,but I'm over it ,but I'm over it ,but I'm over it,but I'm over it .little ivy divvy diddle I a choo wouldn't you

[@adamofgrayskull7735]

Norma's husband is in RAMBO first blood

[@SCarissima]

We live inside the dream

[@lastresort8700]

Laura Palmer wrapped in plastick looks like Elsa from Frozen

[@ЕгорЕгоров-п2о]

М...dragoo. a love you Russia! Twin peaks the great film- of faith and devotions.¡!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EduardoAyresSoares]

👏🏽

[@5882300rickroll]

Do you respect Wood Theory?

[@TakeTheRing]

it's a term I've heard over the years. decided to use it in my videos and kind of make it my own. but it's based on other people's observations as well, like the Twin Peaks Archive article. so moving forward, if it's about the Log Lady log, or Josie or the Great Northern, I'll probably talk about it under the "Wood Theory" banner.

[@itskindafunny]

where’s Ep 5?

[@bassdoll1548]

i think you erred with the description of Catherine, it says she was born under the lifeless gaze of animals and murdered by her father?? which is more likely a creepy description for Laura

[@TakeTheRing]

that's a quote taken from the Access Guide to the Town, a short book that was published as a companion piece to the show back in the 90s.

[@robertegblack]

animals murdered by her father

[@freewilliam93]

My life became like twin peaks when i joined a club while living in a hotel....in a seedy area....

[@greyeyed123]

I think you say "convenience store". We lived above it.

[@eligolden4779]

Just here for the Toad Canon tbh

[@TakeTheRing]

🔥🔥🔥best comment

[@eligolden4779]

Take The Ring best twin peaks vids on KZbin! Great work my dude

[@Tonaldo90]

One beautiful episode again but shame that it only consist first two seasons.. 🙄

[@TakeTheRing]

part of a larger concept. the first three videos are more FWWM-related, like the Ring episode doesn't have much of the original series. I wanted this one to specifically focus on the town as it was in the original show with backstory taken from the books. next episode moves on to another topic that will pull from FWWM and The Return

[@Tonaldo90]

@@TakeTheRing oh nice!

[@heartfulcry]

13:50

[@bannor216]

These cliffs notes version of TP rather dulls the sharp experience of actually watching this brilliant show. good job at making what i thought impossible...boring twin peaks. nice visuals tho. so . that's a plus.

[@TriforceElder08]

You seem like you're a blast at parties.

[@shaft9000]

Even Chen doesn't care what happened to Josie, let alone Lynch or Frost ! Josie was a totally dead-weight, completely ,er, 'wooden' character. Not even a shred of humor...

[@TillTheLightTakesUs]

It's kinda pointless to do any analysis or what have you after the video by Twin Perfect.

[@matthewclark4887]

Please stop. That video was one interpretation.

[@firewalkwithme7560]

TillTheLightTakesUs A great deal of the Twin Perfect analysis is sketchy. The Socratic method he’s using to get viewers to accept certain interpretations as valid has some weak presuppositions.

[@eugeneflynn7435]

Yes. I also once read one book and understood everything there was to understand.