In the official trailer for Fox’s new “event series” Wayward Pines, the proceedings seem to have all the earmarks of a Twin Peaks rip-off. The Pacific Northwest setting. A special agent investigating mysterious disappearances in an even more mysterious town. However, matters quickly take a turn when he finds that he can’t leave, turning what started out looking like a lazy rehash (with an unfortunate M. Night Shyamalan credit) into something that looks pretty good.
‘Wayward Pines’ promises to be more than a ‘Twin Peaks’ rehash
Starring Matt Dillon as Special Agent Ethan Burke, the series is based on Blake Crouch’s bestselling series Pines. Joining Dillon in what’s clearly a blend of several sci-fi series — Lost and The Prisoner included — is a fairly all-star cast, including Oscar nominees Juliette Lewis and Terrence Howard. Given that Fox has done a pretty solid job with its grittier properties over the years, maybe this show will take off.
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