In PRESTIGE PREHISTORY, Pop Heist critic Sean T. Collins takes a look at classic TV shows that paved the way for the New Golden Age of Television — challenging, self-contained series from writers and filmmakers determined to push the medium forward by telling stories their own way.
Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 5
“Episode 12” aka “The Orchid’s Curse”
[NOTE: The pilot episode of Twin Peaks is not numbered; this, the thirteenth episode overall, is officially designated “Episode 12.”]
Original Airdate: October 27, 1990
Writer: Barry Pullman
Director: Graeme Clifford
Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook, Richard Beymer, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sherilyn Fenn, Warren Frost, Peggy Lipton, James Marshall, Everett McGill, Jack Nance, Kimmy Robertson, Ray Wise, Joan Chen, Harry Goaz, Michael Horse, Sheryl Lee, Grace Zabriskie, Chris Mulkey, Lenny Von Dohlen, Royal Dano, David L. Lander, Wendy Robie, Victoria Catlin, Van Dyke Parks, Ritch Brinkley, Fumio Yamaguchi, Michael Parks, Galyn Görg, Claire Stansfield, Bob Apisa