Pilot (Twin Peaks)
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The pilot episode of the surrealist mystery horror drama television series Twin Peaks, also known as "Northwest Passage" and "Episode 0", premiered on ABC on Sunday, April 8, 1990. It was written by s
Sheriff Truman, Dr. Hayward, and Pete Martell stand over the plastic-wrapped body of Laura Palmer. This scene reverses the peaceful atmosphere set by the beginning of the episode.
Lynch, the co-writer of the episode as seen in 2007
Laura Palmer
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Laura Palmer is a fictional character who is the primary focus of the television series Twin Peaks, and the main protagonist of the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. She was created by the s
Pilot (Twin Peaks)
…and directed by Lynch. The pilot follows the characters of Dale Cooper and Harry S. Truman as they investigate the death of popular high school student Laura Palmer; Cooper believes the murder has connections to a murder case that occurred a year earlier. In addition to setting the tone for the show, the episode…
Sheryl Lee was cast as Laura.