Episode Nine: "Lonely Souls"

Laura Palmer’s killer is revealed, unraveling all that came before – or does it? Once again flying solo so as to hog a momentous episode, Kate and Simon discuss the impact of learning the “true” identity of Laura’s killer, the implications of a post-reveal landscape, and the ways in which Lynch is able to tap into a richer emotional landscape than his peers. Somewhere in there you get a spectacularly pretentious moment courtesy of Simon (he apologizes profoundly) and many, many specific arguments for Lynch’s directorial genius. And lots of mean jokes at James’ expense. Again.