From ‘Riverdale’ to ‘X-Files': 14 Shows We Wouldn’t Have Without ‘Twin Peaks’ (Photos)

From ‘Riverdale’ to ‘X-Files': 14 Shows We Wouldn’t Have Without ‘Twin Peaks’ (Photos)

David Lynch proved that you can shape the stories around interesting characters and explore the most mundane of settings and still create an intriguing story.

“Twin Peaks” is coming back for its third season in May — after 25 years — and since then, its legacy has only gotten stronger with a batch of shows that were inspired, for better or for worse.

Based on a popular book series, “Pretty Little Liars” follows four girls who are drawn together after they all get messages from the mysterious “A,” who knows about the murder of their friend Alison and all about their secrets.

The violent mystery element ties it to “Twin Peaks,” but the suburban drama and camp makes it very reminiscent.

Both the Danish series and the US series draw from quite a few “Twin Peaks” elements: small town murder, teen murder, a deep dive into the intimate lives of the characters.

There are town conspiracies, supernatural demons, humor, horror, and plenty of actual “Twin Peaks” references.

“Hannibal” is less about the story and author Thomas Harris’ obsession with serial killers and focuses more on psychology and symbolism.

The early trailers for “Wayward Pines” were almost too familiar to fans of “Twin Peaks,” but the show was able to distance itself for being less welcoming to its government agent protagonist, at least in Season 1.

King especially loves exploring small town life affected by supernatural events, and the violence that can tear people apart.

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