It would be an interesting way to subvert the finale for Season 2 by having a happier ending, with Cooper finally overcoming the darkness of the Lodge after being imprisoned for nearly 3 decades. His triumphant return in episode 16 has all the hallmarks of the trademark Cooper charisma and infallible spirit. Everything that happened around Dougie felt guided by some cosmic positivity, changing everyone's lives for the better. If that's what he can do while impaired, what could be possible now that he's 100% Coffee & Donuts again?
On the other hand, the power of the Black Lodge and its spirits are genuinely otherworldly, and I highly doubt the One Man FBI could realistically put a stop to their plans and seal them from mingling with our planet again. There's also something to be said about the original's bleak ending and how the near total loss against evil was what made it memorable and kept people talking. Lynch, Showtime, and multiple key actors & actresses have all said that the door is open for a Season 4. But will it be one that starts off with a more positive and enlightened township? Or will we see another painful setback in a neverending battle?
It could honestly go either way. I haven't talked about it much here, but one thing I've absolutely loved about the current season is how unpredictable it is. We've all had 25 years to imagine every possibility and somehow, Lynch and Frost found ways most wonderful and strange. Some slight disappointments that some returning cast have been given very little in the way of screentime so far. Untimely losses of talent who played fan favorites changing the landscape of what may come in the future. Twin Peaks itself is such a different beast than it was 25 years ago that for some, it's hardly recognizable. But honestly, for me? That's the most exciting part. It's not Season 1 or Season 2. It's Twin Peaks the way Lynch and Frost imagined it to be a whole lifetime away from its original airing, and everyone involved seems pleased that it came together exactly how they wanted it to. I honestly don't know if I can ask for more than that.
I've been responding to messages in Cole-isms all day today. I've got the fangirl jitters at 4am. It's hard to process that we're less than a day away from what everything has been leading up to, and I don't think there's any way it can disappoint me. There's never been anything like this on TV - an artsy underdog returning after studio meddling ran the golden goose into the ground, and here it is 25 years later, laying a few more eggs as seeds for Tulpas. Thank Dougie.
I will have to wait until Tuesday to watch the finale since my data won't cover it. Nooooo
