15 Best TV Moments Of 2017

2. I Am The FBI - Twin Peaks: The Return

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For 15 episodes, Twin Peaks: The Return was holding back. We had the hilarious Dougie Jones, the terrifying Mr C, and a Red Room version of Coop, but never the real thing. That was the point, of course, and it made the moment all the sweeter - all it took was four simple words:

"I am the FBI."

This was the moment every Twin Peaks fan was waiting for, and the one it had all been building towards. The delivery from Kyle MacLachlan is perfect as he effortlessly slips back into the role of the true Agent Dale Cooper, the pacing as it ramps up to this moment making it a real thrill, and a moment of pure joy and catharsis. This is Twin Peaks, "100%".

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