Bates motel anthony cipriano, carlton cuse and kerry ehrin, it took these names to recreate the hitchcockian legacy, balancing the fame and art, it is tv horror something that hasnt quite cultivated as it has in cinematic life among the best. The bates motel series finale is called the cord, in reference to normans line spoken in the very first episode, while he and his mother disposed of their very first body together. A prelude to the classic horror film psycho, the series takes a contemporary glimpse into normans formative years and reveals how he became one of the most infamous. The season consisted of 10 episodes and aired on mondays at 10 p. In bringing up bates season 9, follow the growing bates family as zach and whitney are expecting their third child, while erin and chad prepare for their fourth. Season five of bates motel picks up almost two years later and finds norman. The series itself is described as a contemporary prequel to the 1960 film psycho, following the life of norman bates and his mother norma prior to the events portrayed in the hitchcock film. The season picks up years following the fifth season and loosely adapts the events of robert blochs sequel novel psycho ii. Shy norman is reluctant at first, but with the help of his mother with whom he shares an intensely close relationship the boy begins to open up to others and make new friends. Bates motel vera farmiga, freddie highmore, kerry ehrin season 3 interview comic con 2014. The early years of alfred hitchcocks famed psycho, as widow norma bates and her shy teenage son norman seek a fresh start in a coastal town filled with macabre secrets. Half a year after the sudden death of her husband, norma bates vera farmiga wants to start a new start together with her son norman freddie highmore, who is very attached to his.
How rihannas bates motel appearance turned psycho on its. Bates motel has this glorious, infuriating way of letting me get through an entire episode thinking im going to shape my recap around one central idea, and then in the last minute sometimes. First of all, it is one of those rare spinoff that works, it bucks the trend, but thats not saying. Norma and norman attempt to reconnect as they plan for the future. Meanwhile, katie introduces a male friend to the family and is love in the air. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Series stars vera farmiga norma bates, freddie highmore norman bates, max thieriot dylan massett and executive producers carlton cuse and kerry ehrin share their insights into the first episode and answer fan questions about the upcoming season of bates motel. Season five of bates motel picks up almost two years later and finds norman freddie highmore, a grown man now, living a double life.
Advanced search watchlist sign in bates motel tv series 202017. Norma finds strength to really look at the truth about her son for the first time. Fans watched as normans dangerous transformation came full circle when he methodically murdered his beloved mother, norma, in the final gutwrenching episodes of season four. Jun 24, 2019 bates motel is a modernday prequel to the genredefining film psycho that gives viewers an intimate portrayal of norman bates as his psyche unravels through his teenage years. Bates motel creators break down the series finales messy tragedy. Bates motel season 3 offers more of the dark, twisted backstory of norman bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, norma, truly is. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series bates motel. As the girls prepare to throw a huge baby shower to celebrate, alyssa gives the family some surprising news of her own and an accident leaves the family shaken. Bates motel tv show season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 full episodes. Created by anthony cipriano, carlton cuse, kerry ehrin. The thought came to me, that here comes another hatchet job with little respect for a film masterpiece.
This series gradually draws the viewer and with each episode reveals new facets of the consciousness of the characters. Watch full episodes of bates motel and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The series would end after five seasons, but not before telling the haunting tale of norman bates early years. The relationship between 17yearold norman bates freddie highmore and his mother norma vera farmiga is. The final three episodes of this season contain the best acting and writing in the fourseason run of bates motel. In a change to previous seasons, which all aired from march to may, this season premiered on february 20, 2017 and consisted of 10 episodes. From executive producers carlton cuse lost and kerry ehrin friday night lights and parenthood, bates motel delves into the sadistic and twisted relationship between serial killertobe, norman bates, and his mother norma. Now that all of the episodes have been out for a few years, imdb has given. After the death of her husband, norma bates buys a motel in the picturesque coastal town of white pine bay, giving herself and teenage son norman a chance to begin anew. Tv show bates motel season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 download full episodes and watch in hd 480p, 720p, 1080p. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series bates motel. In this episode, marion played by rihanna checks into the bates motel. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. This weeks tense episode ended with a shocking act of.
The relationship between 17yearold norman bates freddie highmore and his mother norma vera farmiga is explored in this contemporary prequel to the movie. Meanwhile, katie introduces a male friend to the family and is love in the air for trace. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. The fifth and final season of bates motel premiered on february 20, 2017, and concluded on april 24, 2017. The first season of bates motel premiered on march 18, 20, and concluded on may 20, 20. A prelude to the classic horror film psycho, the series takes a contemporary glimpse into normans formative years and reveals how he became one of the most infamous murde.
On april 26, 2016, carlton cuse tweeted a photo of the writers on their first day back in the writers room for season 5 and freddie highmore was seated among them. Gil and kelly bates, and their 19 kids, are buzzing about the latest addition to their family. A contemporary prequel to the 1960 film psycho, depicting the life of norman bates and his mother norma prior to the events portrayed in hitchcocks film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. A fine example of what talented artists can achieve with an old plot. Bates motel serves as a contemporary prequel to the genredefining film psycho and promises to give viewers an intimate portrayal of how norman.
Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The fifth and final season of bates motel received a score of 81 out of 100 on metacritic. Watch bates motel episodes online season 5 2017 tv guide. Vera farmiga received an emmy nod for her creepy turn in this prequel to hitchcocks horror hit.
Season 5 of bates motel was announced on june 15, 2015. The season 3 opener introduces a new character to the bates motel, the mysterious guest annika johnson well played by tracy spiridakos, a seductive young call girl who checks into the motel who norman brilliantly essayed by freddie highmore immediately is attracted to and norma the great vera farmiga develops feelings of jealousy towards. Delighted to pass on that bates motel is a fascinating, beautifully made drama series and a remarkably original and ingenious take on the original material. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show bates motel anytime, anywhere. Track bates motel new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Watch bates motel season 1 full episodes online, free and paid options via our partners and affiliates. This post contains spoilers for bates motel season 5, episode 6, marion. Picking up several years following the finale of season 5, dylan and emma are living life as a stable happy couple despite the horrors faced. A lot of the events leading up to the famous shower scene are very similar to hitchcocks film, but marion actually isnt killed by norman. The series was finished in 2017 with the fifth season. On bates motel season 5 episode 10, norman and mother put one final plan in play to end the game once and for all. The series itself is described as a contemporary prequel to the 1960 film psycho, following the life of norman bates and his mother norma prior to the.
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. The series is described as a contemporary prequel to the 1960 film psycho and follows the life of norman bates and his mother norma prior to the events portrayed in the hitchcock film. In the aftermath of her husbands death, norma bates and her teen son move to a tiny town in coastal oregon, where they buy a roadside motel. With vera farmiga, freddie highmore, max thieriot, nicola peltz. When news broke last summer that rihanna would be checking into bates motels final season as marion crane, it. The following story contains spoilers from mondays bates motel finale, so proceed at your own peril. Bates motel was always a prequel to hitchcocks psycho, but bates motel told its own story about the character marion crane. Mar 14, 2017 bates motel has this glorious, infuriating way of letting me get through an entire episode thinking im going to shape my recap around one central idea, and then in the last minute sometimes. Release date tv series bates motel season 6 scheduled, premiere of the new series will be held february 1, 2018. Picking up from last season, norman freddie highmore is fixating on miss watsons death while normas mysterious past starts to haunt the family with the introduction of her brother. Bates motel season 3 episode 1 watch online the full episode.
The sixth season of bates motel premiered on march 16, 2020, and concluded on may 18, 2020. The series begins after the death of normas husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal oregon town so she and norman can start a new life. Shy norman is reluctant at first, but with the help of his mother with whom he shares an intensely close relationship the boy begins to open up to others and make new. I really hope the show can carry its momentum into the final season. Bates motel is an american psychological horror drama television series that aired from march 18, 20 to april 24, 2017. The season consisted of 10 episodes and aired on mondays at 9 p. This season focuses on the evolution of the bates family. Watch bates motel online full episodes all seasons yidio. Bates motel episode guide, show summaries and tv show. There are projects that capture from the first series.
Bates motel is a modernday prequel to the genredefining film psycho that gives viewers an intimate portrayal of norman bates as his psyche unravels through his teenage years. Season 2 of bates motel digs deeper into the twisted world of the bates family. With only three episodes left in the entire arc of bates motel, past crimes are rising to the surface as new ones are being committed. Get exclusive videos, pictures, bios and check out more of your favorite moments from seasons past. Bates motel series finale explained hollywood reporter.