Lovers of the bizarre, rejoice. 
It was announced Monday that “Twin Peaks,” the short-lived, surreal ABC series, would be revived for a nine-episode season on Showtime in early 2016. This revelation comes as a shock to many of the show’s viewers, considering the final episode of “Twin Peaks” aired nearly 25 years ago. 
More than the feeling of excitement, the announcement brings with it a multitude of emotions — including bewilderment, intrigue and the overwhelming question of “Why?” One of the show’s co-creators, David Lynch, has a reputation for his peculiar filmmaking style. Lynch’s preference for the disturbing and outright odd has made him one of the most fascinating directors in the last 50 years.
The return of “Twin Peaks” means the reappearance of a bevy of unprecedented characters like Leland Palmer, the Log Lady and arguably the most important character, Special Agent Dale Cooper, played by Kyle MacLachlan. These and dozens of other colorful townsfolk make up the community of Twin Peaks, all searching for the answer to the series’ ultimate question: Who killed Laura Palmer? 
Because it was set in a rural logging town in Washington, “Twin Peaks” always had an air of folksy simplicity, which the announcement undercut because it came in the form of a tweet and teaser video by Lynch. 
Since the show’s demise after only two seasons in 1991, Lynch has received moderate acclaim as a film director, making several dreamier feature films: including “Lost Highway,” “Mulholland Drive” and “Inland Empire.” In recent years, MacLachlan, who was essentially the star character of “Twin Peaks,” has enjoyed a stint as the mayor of Portland in the IFC sketch show
“Portlandia,” as well as roles in “Desperate Housewives” and “How I Met Your Mother.”
Along with the obvious exuberant reaction from fans of the original run, the show’s return will be an opportunity for fresh eyes and ears to experience the phenomenon by going back and watching the series in preparation for the modern episodes. Lynch’s penchant for the visceral and otherworldly should make for a significant reaction by millennials as well as members of Generation X who were around during the show’s peak. 
“Twin Peaks” helped define the modern meaning of a “cult” following, demonstrating fans’ staunch dedication to a particular facet in culture. In its prime, “Twin Peaks” was one of the top-rated series of the ’90s. Since its end, the show has become a hallmark of Lynch’s career and has been referenced continuously by most subsequent forms of media. 
The decision to air the new series on Showtime seems shrewd. The network has maintained a reputation of airing exciting new television. But Showtime also has a reputation for latching onto different shows based on their success. The drug-themed drama “Weeds” ran for eight seasons, a considerably long time, which is often cited as a reason for the decline in
quality. 
We should also  contemplate  what the last 25 years have done to the actors as well as the overall plot of “Twin Peaks.” Co-creator Mark Frost has declared that the revival would act as the complementary chapter of the “Twin Peaks” from 1991. The progression of time is essential, with the characters’ aging made apparent, and it’s crucial for Lynch and Frost’s
storytelling. 
Since the revitalized version isn’t scheduled to premiere until 2016, much speculation will be made in the coming year as to what new forms “Twin Peaks” will take in the matured hands of Frost and Lynch. 
Gerald Ducote is a 20-year-old communication disorders junior from Hamburg, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter
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