These 15 Shows Are a Must-Watch for Twin Peaks Fans

1. Fortitude (2015-2018)

When it comes to isolated, creepy towns, Fortitude takes the cake. Set in a Norwegian Arctic town, the show starts when a British researcher is found dead—eaten by a polar bear, they say. But oh boy, that's just scratching the surface. The real culprit? Parasitic wasps that cause violent behavior. As the body count rises, the local sheriff has to unravel the mystery while dealing with his own terminal illness.

2. Happy Town (2010)

Cancelled after one season, but oh-so-worthy of this list! In the town of Haplin, Minnesota, a mysterious kidnapper known as the Magic Man resurfaces after a five-year hiatus. Yeah, you read that right, the Magic Man! Now, the big question is, can newbie deputy Tommy Conroy catch him? Midway, the plot takes a detour when a mysterious movie memorabilia store owner comes to town. Turns out, Haplin is a gateway to another world, which the Magic Man has been exploiting.

3. Top of the Lake (2013-2017)

Detective Robin Griffin returns to her New Zealand hometown to investigate the disappearance of a pregnant 12-year-old girl. Seems straightforward, right? Well, think again! The girl is found standing chest-deep in icy water, and the baby's father turns out to be the town's crime lord. The second season shifts to Sydney but keeps the gloomy atmosphere and adds a suitcase full of dead bodies. Two seasons, two cities, endless secrets.

4. Carnivàle (2003-2005)

Take the Dust Bowl, throw in a carnival, add a sprinkle of supernatural, and what do you get? Carnivàle! The series follows Ben, a farm boy with healing powers who joins a traveling carnival. There's also Brother Justin, a preacher who's kind of the anti-Ben, and they're both embroiled in a battle of good vs evil. It was a financial burden for HBO due to its lavish sets, but you'll appreciate the attention to detail.

5. The Lost Room (2006)

A detective stumbles upon a motel room key that can open a door to a room outside of space and time. Items from this room—like a comb that stops time—are scattered and sought after. While investigating, Detective Joe Miller realizes his daughter has been lost in this room and has to navigate a web of obsessed collectors to save her. The plot may sound a little out there, but trust me, it's Twin Peaks-level bonkers.

6. Les Revenants (2012-2015)

Known as The Returned in English, this French series is eerie, atmospheric, and yep, you guessed it—set in a small town. Dead folks start reappearing, not as zombies, but exactly as they were before they died. No decay, no memory of dying—nada. One of them is Camille, a teen who died in a bus crash, and her family has to come to grips with her return. The lake level drops, revealing a church from another town that had disappeared.

7. Channel Zero (2016-2018)

Based on popular creepypastas, each season is a self-contained story. Season one, Candle Cove, revolves around a children's TV show that only kids can see and is somehow connected to a series of murders. Fast-forward to season two, No-End House, it's about a haunted house attraction where each room taps into your deepest fears. This show's not just about scares; it's about psychological trauma, which makes it all the more haunting.

8. Jordskott (2015-2017)

This Swedish series goes deep into Nordic folklore and environmental issues. Police investigator Eva returns to her hometown seven years after her daughter's mysterious disappearance. Then another boy vanishes, and Eva's thrown back into the darkness. Turns out, the forest is reclaiming its lost children due to the town's environmental abuse.

9. The Booth at the End (2011-2012)

A mysterious Man sits at the end booth of a diner. People come to him with desires—some simple, some heart-wrenching. The catch? To get what they want, they have to complete specific tasks, ranging from robbing a bank to setting a bomb. All these stories interlink in unexpected ways. No bells and whistles, just good ol' story-driven drama that will keep you guessing.

10. American Gothic (1995-1996)

Before Desperate Housewives, creator Shaun Cassidy gave us this underrated one-season wonder. Sheriff Lucas Buck rules his Southern town with an iron fist, manipulating its residents through supernatural means. Our hero Caleb, a 10-year-old, is potentially Buck's son and the key to his malevolent plans. Family drama, political intrigue, and otherworldly shenanigans make for a full Southern gothic package.

11. Wayward Pines (2015-2016)

Produced by M. Night Shyamalan, this one's got a lot of the classic small-town weirdness that Twin Peaks fans adore. Ethan Burke, a Secret Service agent, arrives at Wayward Pines to search for two missing federal agents. He soon discovers that he can't leave the town. Like, literally can't—there's an electric fence surrounding it. What's even weirder? The town's governed by a set of arcane rules, and breaking them is a one-way ticket to public execution.

12. Kingdom Hospital (2004)

Adapted by Stephen King from a Danish miniseries, this show is set in a haunted hospital built on the site of a mill that had suffered a tragic fire. Unsettling events occur, including a psychic artist who sketches the impending doom and an anteater-like creature that roams the hospital. The supernatural elements tie into unresolved issues from the fire, and yes, it gets really weird.

13. Wolf Lake (2001-2002)

Here's a show that got the axe too soon but deserves a spot on this list. Set in a small Seattle town where werewolves live among humans, it dives deep into local folklore and tribal rivalries. The main character, John Kanin, proposes to his girlfriend, who then mysteriously disappears. His search leads him to Wolf Lake, where he finds a community that's hiding more than just basic secrets.

14. Intruders (2014)

Created by Glen Morgan of The X-Files fame, this BBC America series explores the idea of immortal souls who invade the bodies of the living. It starts with a missing wife, whose body has been taken over by an intruder, and branches out into a wider conspiracy involving a secret society. A mysterious assassin, a troubled little girl, and an old man on his deathbed add multiple layers to the plot.

15. Darknet (2013-2014)

If you like your mysteries served up in anthology form, Darknet is worth a look. This Canadian series offers self-contained stories connected by an interactive website where users share horror stories and tips for a "better life". It's as creepy as it sounds, and although the stories are short, they pack a punch in both suspense and surprise.