“Twin Peaks: The Return” was as much about the musical acts as it was about the returning actors or Agent Dale Cooper. This included performances from Eddie Vedder, Trent Reznor and of course, Julee Cruise, who sang “Falling,” the theme song for the show and was a longtime David Lynch collaborator.
However, after her appearance on Part 17 on Sunday, where she performed “The World Spins,” a song made famous by the original show, Cruise had some choice words for Lynch and the show, which she called a “slap in the face.”
“I’m done… and I could care less about TP,” the singer wrote on Facebook. “My subconscious never lies… I have my answer now of what I will do with the rest of my life!”
In the comments, she explained that her complaints revolve around her performance, which she said was cut short. Cruise said that she had to be convinced to join the show after trying to “hide” (she even changed her number in order to not be reached), although she still only had four days notice. She referred to Lynch as an “Emperor” and said she was treated like trash.
“I yelled my head off in anger!” she said. “I don’t like how I’m treated.”
While Cruise referred to a lot more going on behind the scenes, including the aforementioned treatment, she didn’t go into details. She does mention some “legal battles,” however, and said that she was treated poorly on set.
Her biggest overall complaint though was about the final look of the scene, which she said was too short and was done “sloppy.”
A Los Angeles Times interview with Cruise, conducted before the finale aired but posted Monday morning, has the singer talk about her collaboration with Lynch and composer Angelo Badalamenti, and how her career took off after being featured in the original show. In it, she speaks highly of the director.
Cruise, however, even after seeing the finale and feeling slighted, said she wouldn’t change a thing.
23 of the Best Cult TV Shows of All Time: 'Mystery Science Theater' to 'Twin Peaks' (Photos)
Even if a show doesn't drive huge ratings, it can live on long after its initial run thanks to a devoted fan following. Here we look back on some shows that have remained popular even decades after they first aired.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000" Aired: 1988-1999
This quirky comedy series followed a man and his two robot sidekicks as they riffed on an endless supply of terrible B-movies. Series creator Joel Hodgson recently held a successful Kickstarter campaign to create a new 14-episode season, now airing on Netflix.
Kristen Bell played a street-smart young crime solver who assisted her father at his private detective agency. The series was revived for a one-off movie in 2014 after a Kickstarter campaign.
The CW
"Pushing Daisies" Aired: 2007-2009
Bryan Fuller created this colorful comedy series starring Lee Pace as a pie maker with the ability to bring people back from the dead.
ABC
"Trailer Park Boys" Aired: 2001-2007, 2014-present
Three friends who loved to curse, drink, and smoke dope tried to get by as petty criminals in a Nova Scotia trailer park. Netflix revived the show in 2014 and has aired three new seasons to date, with more to come.
David Lynch's unorthodox murder mystery series only lasted for two seasons, but fans have been rabid about a new season ever since. Showtime answered their prayers and debuted a revival in May.
Perhaps the cult show to end all cult shows, this iconic sci-fi series only aired for three seasons but spawned five TV spinoffs and 13 feature films to date.
Ron Howard executive produced and narrated this critically beloved but low-rated comedy series. Netflix brought it back for a fourth season, with plans for a fifth and possibly a film.
Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and Ken Jeong were among the stars of this Dan Harmon series about students at a fictional community college who did everything but learn.
NBC
"Freaks and Geeks" Aired: 1999-2000
Judd Apatow assembled much of the crew that would go on to star in many of his future films -- including Seth Rogen, James Franco and Jason Segel -- in this high school comedy about two disparate groups of friends.
NBC
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" On the Air: 1997-2003
The world got its first real taste of Joss Whedon in this supernatural drama about a teenage vampire hunter (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who also dealt with high school life and young romance.
"Simpsons" creator Matt Groening led this futuristic sci-fi comedy. It folded after just four seasons, but was revived on Comedy Central for three more almost 10 years later.
Fox
"Battlestar Galactica" On the Air: 2004-2009
Edward James Olmos played the commander of an old but tough starship filled with the last remaining human beings searching for a new home. They are pursued across the galaxy by the evil robotic Cylons.
Syfy
"Firefly" Aired: 2002-2003
Joss Whedon pops up again as the creator of this sci-fi series about a ragtag group of outlaws aboard a rundown ship on the edge of the galaxy. The cast reunited for the 2005 movie "Serenity."
Fox
"Mr. Show" Aired: 1995-1998
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross starred in this HBO sketch series. The duo and many of their former co-stars recently reunited for the Netflix show "W/ Bob & David."
This Canadian sketch series was known for its strange characters and cross-dressing main cast. The troupe starred in their own film, "Brain Candy," in 1996.
CBC
"Monty Python's Flying Circus" Aired: 1969-1974
This British sketch series found big success on PBS in the United States, and the cast went on to star in four films together.
BBC
"Xena: Warrior Princess" Aired: 1995-2001
Lucy Lawless made being a badass look easy as a female warrior looking to right the wrongs of her past. The series was a spinoff of "Hercules" starring Kevin Sorbo.
Based on the 1994 movie "Stargate," this series ended up running for over 200 episodes and inspired three TV spinoffs.
Syfy
"H.R. Pufnstuf" Aired: 1969
Though it only lasted one season, this children's show became infamous for what many believed to be drug references hidden throughout each episode.
NBC
"Quantum Leap" Aired: 1989-1993
Scott Bakula starred in this series about a scientist who finds himself randomly leaping through time, striving to put right what once went wrong.
NBC
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Even if a show doesn't drive huge ratings, it can live on long after its initial run thanks to a devoted fan following. Here we look back on some shows that have remained popular even decades after they first aired.