OK so after finishing through episode 14(killer revealed) the wife and I had a discussion about our feelings towards the identity of the killer. There was a sense of astonishment, just a plain old "wow" that came over us. I had suspected Leland more than she did but was still ultimately surprised. So then:

1. Does the fact that her father committed these acts make it more disturbing or upsetting than if it had been Audreys father or another character?
2. Do any male fans of the show have daughters(like me)? If so, does this make it worse for you?
3. If it had been a character more despicable or "easier to accept", would it have somehow been less disturbing or more bearable?
   

I ask because to me it does cast a very dark tone over the whole show. I mean, how much worse could it have been for the Palmer family & Laura? Just curious as to everyones reaction and if the identity of the killer changed your feelings for better or worse.

"What credit card do you want to put that on?"
"Caash, prease."

 Interesting, but not surprising that Ray Wise did point this out. It just left me shocked in a way.... I cant get the feeling of dread out my mind about the whole thing.  Its almost like I want to personally try to save Laura or somehow "help" her.  Its just plain old upsetting.  Part of me wishes it had ended differently so the psychological "blow" would have been less devastating.

And its just a freegin TV show.... imagine if this had been based on a true story?  YIKES! 

It disgusted me, but I saw FWWM first. Leland telling Sarah 'how do you know what she likes?' was my first clue that this guy was really f*cked up.

I could see how the build up in the series would be more upsetting; Leland was so obviously fragile, even when he 'recovers,' you even forgive him for killing Jacques.  I really felt for Ray Wise in that interview.

Sometimes, when I watch FWWM, I wish it would end differently, and Laura would somehow escape, go and live with Maddy in Missoula, and marry James and have kids. I just wish everything would be all right for her. You really get to like her as a character, and you are rooting for her all the way through. It is upsetting when she gets killed.

Yeah, no kidding.  I want to "help" Laura get back on her feet and beat the crap out of BOB. 

Oh well....

"Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just let it happen. Could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot, black coffee. Like this."  -Dale Cooper

That god damn trailer's more popular than Uncle's Day in a whorehouse!