Cooper's Dreams

Cooper is a bit of a mess because the hotel where he is staying is hosting a group of Icelandic business people. They are being courted, with hopes of making the big purchase. Meanwhile, Coop and the gang go to see the lady who talks to logs and are led to a cabin in the woods which has evidence of possible foul play. However, the only witness is a mynah bird that is dehydrated and undernourished. The kids get together and plan to raid the psychiatrist's office after finding tapes that Laura made, indicating a romantic interest in the doctor. Shelley also has a big moment but it isn't as big as she might have hoped. She and Bobby have plans. He is mostly interested in his debt to Leo. Couldn't wait to get to Episode 7.

This is a classic and quality season one episode of Twin Peaks. There is plenty of mischief and mystery running rampant and it never skips a beat. While not nearly as odd as many later episodes, it still incorporates a fair share of quirkiness and surrealism. The arrival of the Icelandics provides some wacky humor, and the offbeat, yet heavily engaging (and essential) sequence with the Log Lady is amusingly weird, awkwardly funny, and extremely revealing. The Log Lady is, of course, a fan favorite, and this episode really lets her and her unique (to say the least) personality really shine in what is easily the best and likely the most iconic moment from this particular installment (the Leland crying/dancing sequence later on comes close, though). And, to top it all off, two huge cliffhangers are presented at the very end, making even rewatchers, such as myself, hungry and eager for more!

Nice episode with good character development and with more unique ones gathering into an already so twisted plot. Laura Palmer's death is starting to become more of a McGuffin due to its strengh to push all the other's secrets forward. The ending leaves you wanting more.

Great scenery while a strange research in the woods, a weird and aesthetic mix of mystery and paranormal, quite surreal as the talking log gets a role here! Question marks about Laura's friends... Why would they want the clues...? To help or to hide sth..? Hmmm...we'll see. Of course, the mystery goes on in that episode... The story goes on with much suspense, as Mr Horne holds another secret (?), so he offers a surprising scene for us in the middle of this episode...! Also, Audrey unrolls her talent so greatly. Actually, there is such a surprising, loving, strange and humorous scene at the end, regarding Ms Audrey!!! Almost sure you'll want like crazy to watch the next episode just after this! Enjoy!

Out of all the episodes that were not directed by Lynch, this one perhaps does the best job of emulating him. I really appreciate the dark, mysterious, engrossing atmosphere generated by this episode. It does a great job developing the characters and the plot at the same time, all while building and maintaining the sense of mystery.

Most of the episode follows Cooper, Truman, Hawk, and Dr. Hayward through the woods as they search for Jacques Renault's cabin. On the way, they stop off at the Log Lady's cabin. She's always been a fascinating character despite her relatively small amount of screen time (Log Lady intros notwithstanding), and this is perhaps her most substantial scene in the whole series.

Another fantastic scene in this episode is the one between Bobby and Dr. Jacoby. It is dark, powerful, and crucial to the development of Bobby as a character. The party at the end provides one of the best Leland crying scenes (believe me, there are a LOT of those). I really only have one problem with the episode, and that's the last scene. After watching through the series multiple times, I still don't know what to make of it. It just seems so painfully out of character for Audrey.