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Twin Peaks (2017)

Drama, Mystery • 17h 4m

Overview

The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him deep into the heart of the surrounding woodland and his very own soul.

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1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #514
2025: #520
2024: #504
2023: #515

Length

1024 mins

Type

TV Show

Alternative Titles

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a year ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
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Format
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TSPDT
2026: #514
2025: #520
2024: #504
2023: #515
Length
1024 mins
Type
TV Show
Alternative Titles
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