Twin Beaks

"**Twin Beaks**" is the eighth episode of *Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts*. It premiered on Netflix with the rest of season 1 on January 14, 2020. It was written by Joanna Lewis & Kristine Songco and directed by Chris Copeland.

## Synopsis

Scarlemagne rallies his troops as Kipo searches for her next clue, which sends her into a trash canyon-- and into a hideaway for Fitness Raccoons.

## Plot

***Warning:** the following text contains spoilers about the plot or the series.*

Jamack, quietly tailing Scarlemagne, stumbles across a gathering of mute packs organized by him at the former Las Vistas Zoo. Scarlemagne reveals his plan to capture every human he can and put them under his army where they are subservient to mutes. And use that army for a new empire with him as ruler. Scarlemagne wants Kipo to lead him to her burrow and offers whoever brings her to him a position of power and luxury. Jamack sees this as his chance at revenge and power.

Back with Kipo and friends, they follow Lio's map to a giant nose. Benson is also feeling bereft since he'd been so happy in Tad Mulholland's fantasy world where he had fans cheering him on. Kipo also wants to address Wolf's breakdown from the previous night. Wolf believes that once their deal is complete, (delivering Kipo to her burrow) she'll move on. But Kipo wants Wolf to stay with her and makes an effort to convince Wolf that communities and being with other people is a good thing.

Dave points out the big nose, a sign that they're at the former city dump. On top of the nose is a red lunch box with the Aries symbol. Dave tries to forcefully transform but only gets out a muscular arm. Nonetheless, he uses it to get to the top of the nose and gets the lunchbox before accidentally flinging it too hard. It falls into the dump, much to everyone's displeasure.

When they slide into the dump, the group ends up falling through the top layer of garbage which turns out to be the roof of the home of a gaze of raccoon mutes. The raccoons end up being friendly and enthusiastic fitness buffs who are all about the 1980s color palette.

The Fitness Racoons easily offer to help and Kipo tries to use them to demonstrate the good of the community to Wolf. Meanwhile, Dave gets some of the raccoons to chant for Benson as he DJs to cheer him up, but it only feels hollow and empty to him. While Wolf continues to be stubborn, she and Kipo try to have a heart to heart, when suddenly a two beaked Mega Pigeon busts through the roof and snacks up two raccoons before flying off.

Kipo's group is alarmed and shocked by the sudden attack. But the raccoons are in denial, and resigned above all else that there's nothing else they can do from being eaten by "Beak Beak." So, they go on their day, smiles plastered on their faces, pretending everything is ok.

Kipo is aghast and says they have to help them. Surprisingly, Wolf agrees immediately. Her reasoning being they can't look for the lunchbox in peace if they have to be constantly cautious of the pigeon reappearing and eating them.

The group comes up with a plan and trick the raccoons into helping. Uses mirrors as a distraction, they set up a slingshot on the pigeon's usual haunt. When the trap is set, Kipo spots the lunchbox stuck to Beak Beak's underside. Her DNA is triggered and fur grows on Kipo's legs, enhancing her speed. After she retrieves it, they manage to fling and defeat Beak Beak. The success inspires the raccoons, so if Beak Beak ever comes back, they'll know they can do it again.

The sincere, genuine cheers of thankfulness are also what Benson felt was missing, and he feels reinvigorated for helping those that needed it.

When Kipo opens the lunchbox she finds 3D glasses with one of the lens missing. Kipo is a bit baffled, but Benson suggests they aren't looking in the right place. So the group heads back to the big nose. Kipo climbs to the top with the glasses on and sees a valley of Mega Dogs beyond the dump. And there, on the ground, is a giant clover symbol.

Kipo is excited she's finally near home before sadly asking if Wolf really will leave afterward. After a contemplative moment, Wolf changes her mind.

“Burrows are stupid. But I guess if I'm with you, it could be fun.”
— Wolf

Kipo joyfully hugs Wolf, but that's when Wolf notices the fur on Kipo's sleeved arm. Kipo tries to explain and ends on her conclusion that she's pretty sure she's part mute. Wolf is horrified and runs away. Benson tries to reassure a hurt Kipo and goes after Wolf, leaving baby grub-Dave to Kipo.

Left alone and despondent, Kipo is captured by Jamack.

## Credits

* **Written by**
	+ Joanna Lewis
	+ Kristine Songco
* **Directed by**
	+ Chris Copeland
* **Storyboards by**
	+ Adam Lucas
	+ Bridget Underwood
	+ Kalen Whitfield

* **Cast**
	+ Karen Fukuhara as Kipo Oak
	+ Sydney Mikayla as Wolf
	+ Deon Cole as Dave
	+ Coy Stewart as Benson
	+ Dee Bradley Baker as Mandu
	+ Jake Green as Jamack / Beak Beak
	+ Grey Griffin as Mrs. Sartori
	+ Taylor Louderman as Carton
	+ David Neher as Tongue Depressor
	+ Betsy Sodaro as Label
	+ Dan Stevens as Scarlemagne

## Transcript

The transcript can be found here: Twin Beaks/Transcript

## Episode notes

### Trivia

* The episode's title is named after the 1990 TV series *Twin Peaks* co-created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. This is one of two episodes named after a David Lynch work, the other being "Mulholland."
* **Error:** In the frame showing all the Mute factions reacting to the luxury promised to them by Scarlemagne for finding Kipo, Harris’s eyes are miscolored a pale yellow.
	+ In the same frame, Good Billions can be seen drooling.
* **Error:** Right after Beak Beak snacks up the two raccoons, in the next scene the raccoons are seen wearing different clothing then in the moment before. The raccoon on the right also loses part of her cheek markings right before Beak Beak eats her