The Cult Following: David Lynch’s Twin Peaks Inspired All Of These TV Shows

Fringe Was Conceived By Two Big Twin Peaks Fans

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Writing partners Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci’s mismatched investigators had nothing but Lynch’s show on their mind. Both writers were big fans of the show, so Fringe tapped into the same dark, off-kilter vibe that mirrored the show that inspired them.

Diehard Twin Peaks fans also appreciated the episode’s title, “Northwest Passage” the name which Lynch originally used for his show.