David Lynch’s Final Netflix Series Unrecorded Night Canceled After Creator’s Death

David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker known for projects like Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, passed away in January 2025, leaving behind several unrealized works, the most notable being Unrecorded Night, a mystery series he wrote and planned for Netflix. Cinematographer Peter Deming, a longtime collaborator, revealed that they scouted locations and that the script was extensive and complex, but the project was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic and never resumed. Lynch envisioned Unrecorded Night as a 'continuing story' with many episodes, similar to the approach taken in Twin Peaks: The Return, though the new series was entirely original and not a continuation of Twin Peaks. Deming described the script as thick and intriguing, noting Lynch's preference in his later years to create longer narratives rather than traditional films. Despite Netflix's initial interest, the combination of pandemic disruptions and Lynch's health issues prevented the series from moving forward. The project was set in Los Angeles, highlighting Lynch's ongoing fascination with the city, but specific plot details remain closely guarded by Lynch's collaborators.