Ep 5. The Orchids Curse

Cooper is deeply troubled by the recent events in Twin Peaks as he starts to investigate Leland Palmer's death. With the investigation ongoing, the episode starts off with an intense scene involving Cooper, Truman, and other law enforcement officers who have been tracking down leads in the Palmer case. As the investigation progresses, they discover a lot of important pieces of evidence that eventually lead them down a dark path.

Meanwhile, other characters in Twin Peaks find themselves caught up in their own troubles. Shelly Johnson is left to deal with the aftermath of a violent encounter with her husband, Leo, and must find a way to protect herself and others from his wrath. At the same time, Nadine has been having some disturbing dreams and begins to worry that they may hold some deeper meaning for her.

The episode takes an unexpected turn when one of the characters from earlier in the season returns to Twin Peaks, bringing with them some important information that might help Cooper and Truman crack the case. However, this character is not met with open arms, and their presence in town only serves to stir up more trouble.

As the investigation progresses, the strange and mysterious elements of Twin Peaks continue to come to the forefront. A new character is introduced, and a seemingly innocent encounter with them takes a bizarre and eerie turn. The episode also delves deeper into the mythology of the show and offers some tantalizing hints as to what might be going on behind the scenes.

All of these elements come together to create a tense and engaging episode of Twin Peaks. The Orchid's Curse is dark and foreboding, but also offers some moments of levity amidst the chaos. It's a strong entry in the second season of the show that lays the groundwork for the events to come.