World of Blue - Archived Forum 2007-2022

N. Needleman wrote:I think the show is very divisive for audiences, period. I think critically it has been surprisingly less so, in part because I think a lot of critics are just stunned speechless and staying open - which is not what I'd expected.

There's non-fan forums I've gone where people either unreservedly love it or absolutely despise it, or there's a mix. I don't think Dugpa is necessarily that different. I also think the balance will depend on where the story goes and how long it takes. I don't think we can put a percentage on it. I am surprised by how much active buzz it has, on par with other big shows.

That being said: If its streaming numbers remain solid and the critical praise continues, and Showtime is still hooked on its critical cachet, I think there's a good shot at another season if Lynch and Frost want to do one. Which is fine by me. I don't really care whether it is servicing the fans so much as servicing itself, and as long as it's doing that well I think it should be allowed another series if it wants one. I don't think it should be chastened.

eyeboogers wrote:

N. Needleman wrote:I think the show is very divisive for audiences, period. I think critically it has been surprisingly less so, in part because I think a lot of critics are just stunned speechless and staying open - which is not what I'd expected.

There's non-fan forums I've gone where people either unreservedly love it or absolutely despise it, or there's a mix. I don't think Dugpa is necessarily that different. I also think the balance will depend on where the story goes and how long it takes. I don't think we can put a percentage on it. I am surprised by how much active buzz it has, on par with other big shows.

That being said: If its streaming numbers remain solid and the critical praise continues, and Showtime is still hooked on its critical cachet, I think there's a good shot at another season if Lynch and Frost want to do one. Which is fine by me. I don't really care whether it is servicing the fans so much as servicing itself, and as long as it's doing that well I think it should be allowed another series if it wants one. I don't think it should be chastened.

Needleman do you have a link to any recent streaming numbers, I only remember seeing the ones following the premiere?

mtsi wrote:Perhaps it's the 50% I'm reading. It's clear it's not seen as wonderful by all. Regardless, I still stand by the remainder of my post. I am a fan. I get fandom, but I cannot believe how precious some are of Twin Peaks. We've had 25+ years to percolate in our own memories and set our own narratives. That's doesn't make it 'so.' Perspective is just that.

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mtsi wrote:Perhaps it's the 50% I'm reading. It's clear it's not seen as wonderful by all. Regardless, I still stand by the remainder of my post. I am a fan. I get fandom, but I cannot believe how precious some are of Twin Peaks. We've had 25+ years to percolate in our own memories and set our own narratives. That's doesn't make it 'so.' Perspective is just that.

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I am not worried about the negative reactions among some of the fans. It was even worse when Fire Walk With Me premiered. I think they'll come around, at least most of them. Fire Walk With Me stood the test of time, and I believe this will be seen as even better than FWWM (at least from what I have seen so far). Would like to hear more Badalament music though .

mtsi wrote:I'd agree with that sentiment.

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Ross wrote:

mtsi wrote:I'd agree with that sentiment.

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I still want to know who the actor was that MTSI saw on location that's not on the cast list...

mtsi wrote:That drawer has yet to be opened.

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mtsi wrote:Perhaps it's the 50% I'm reading. It's clear it's not seen as wonderful by all. Regardless, I still stand by the remainder of my post. I am a fan. I get fandom, but I cannot believe how precious some are of Twin Peaks. We've had 25+ years to percolate in our own memories and set our own narratives. That's doesn't make it 'so.' Perspective is just that.

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I am not worried about the negative reactions among some of the fans. It was even worse when Fire Walk With Me premiered. I think they'll come around, at least most of them. Fire Walk With Me stood the test of time, and I believe this will be seen as even better than FWWM (at least from what I have seen so far). Would like to hear more Badalament music though .

Soolsma wrote:I am beginning to wonder: when Lynch stepped out, was it because he felt he should stretch the script into 18 hours of film and Showtime wanted him to cram it in to 9 hours? Or something likewise.