Twin Peaks is back on the charts. The ABC mystery horror series created by David Lynch and Mark Frost has returned to the Apple TV Store rankings in late September 2026, drawing new attention decades after its 1990 premiere. The show climbed as high as #5 in the United States on September 25, before easing to #6 the next day. In Canada, it reached #15 on September 24. The renewed interest comes as the series celebrates its 35th anniversary and months after Lynch’s death in January 2025.
The original run aired on ABC for two seasons between 1990 and 1991, followed by the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me in 1992 and the 2017 revival Twin Peaks: The Return on Showtime. Together, these three parts form the complete story that continues to draw viewers.
Chart Performance in the U.S. and Canada
Twin Peaks has enjoyed a return to the Apple TV Store charts this week. In Canada, the cult favorite ABC drama appeared at #19 on September 22 before rising to #15 two days later. The streaming revival is more apparent in the U.S., where it debuted at #19 on Apple TV Store’s charts on September 23. It then climbed to #10 the next day, before reaching its highest ranking of #5 on September 25. The show slipped to #6 as of September 26, showing no signs of an immediate drop-off.
There is no clear reason why the series is trending now, though Twin Peaks’ legacy is a likely factor. The show has maintained a steady presence on paid video-on-demand charts throughout 2026. On February 24, known as Twin Peaks Day, the series landed at #6 in the U.S. and #7 in Canada on the same platform, according to FlixPatrol data.
What Twin Peaks Is About
Twin Peaks follows FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper, played by Kyle MacLachlan, as he investigates the murder of local teenager Laura Palmer, played by Sheryl Lee. The body of the homecoming queen is found wrapped in plastic near a riverbank in the small Washington town of Twin Peaks. What begins as a murder investigation soon uncovers a web of secrets, supernatural forces, and strange characters living in the community.
The show is known for its mix of detective fiction, horror, soap opera style, and surreal storytelling. The first season holds a 78 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, while the audience score sits as high as 92 percent. The 2017 revival, Twin Peaks: The Return, aired 18 episodes on Showtime and brought back MacLachlan in multiple roles, including the evil Mr. C and Dougie Jones.
The Show’s Lasting Influence
Twin Peaks changed what television could be. The series helped open the door for complex, genre-blending dramas that followed. Shows like Lost and From owe part of their success to the path Twin Peaks carved on the small screen. Damon Lindelof, co-creator of Lost, has spoken about how Twin Peaks influenced his approach to mystery storytelling.
The show’s impact extends beyond television. Its unusual tone, memorable music by Angelo Badalamenti, and striking visuals have kept it in conversations about the greatest TV series of all time. The fictional town and its characters have remained part of pop culture for more than three decades.
David Lynch and the 35th Anniversary
Co-creator David Lynch died on January 16, 2025, at age 78. His death led many viewers to revisit his work, including Twin Peaks. The series is marking its 35th anniversary in 2026, and streaming platforms have honored the occasion with new availability.
Mubi acquired the rights to both the original Twin Peaks series and the 2017 follow-up, Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series. Both debuted on the platform on June 13, giving subscribers access to all 30 episodes of the original run and all 18 parts of The Return. The streaming rights cover several territories, including the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Germany, India, Latin America, Turkey, Italy, and the Netherlands.
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Where to Watch Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is available on several platforms for global audiences. Here is the current streaming information:
- United States: Paramount+ and Mubi. Seasons 1 and 2 are on Paramount+ Essential, while The Return is on Paramount+ Premium. The original run is also free on Pluto TV.
- United Kingdom: Paramount+ and Mubi.
- Canada: No subscription option currently available. The show can be purchased on the Apple TV Store.
- Australia: Paramount+.
- India: Mubi.
- Germany: Paramount+ and Mubi.
- Poland: SkyShowtime.
- Other regions: Availability varies. Check local listings.
The prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me is streaming on HBO Max and The Criterion Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Cast and Key Details
The original series featured a large cast led by Kyle MacLachlan as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper. Sheryl Lee played Laura Palmer and her cousin Maddy Ferguson. Michael Ontkean played Sheriff Harry S. Truman. Lara Flynn Boyle played Donna Hayward. Piper Laurie played Catherine Martell. Joan Chen played Josie Packard. Peggy Lipton played Norma Jennings.
The 2017 revival brought back many original cast members and added new ones, including Laura Dern, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, and Ashley Judd. The revival was written by Lynch and Frost, with Lynch directing all 18 episodes.
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