Bates Motel

2013

Seasons & Episodes

  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0

8.1| 0h30m| TV-MA| en
Synopsis

A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.

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Cuse Productions

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Btexxamar I like Black Panther, but I didn't like this movie.
Glucedee It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.
Connianatu How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.
Sammy-Jo Cervantes There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
kjjames81 Okay I am not going to go over the story, everyone knows that this dismal effort is meant to be the prequel of Psycho.First the limited positive things about the series, the actors, in fact most of them do a very good job at hand. Now onto the negatives, which there are quite a few:Firstly having the series set in our times and not in the 50's. Next the stories in which each series has, some are really bad. Then there is the addition of Norman's brother, not that it is the actors fault, it's not. Every time the character is on the screen, the tension leaves that episode. Also since when do attractive girls make a bee line for the new nerd, never ever has this happened.
katiehigson Managed to binge the entire 5 seasons in one week! The acting is incredible. I laughed, I cried and I hid behind a cushion. It's got everything you could want from a psychological horror drama. Couldn't reccommend it enough.
shawnw007 I turned this on casually one day (via Netflix) and became hooked from the first episode. The show is not childish, by any account, and bobs you through a series of twists, turns and cliffhangers that keep you wanting more. And I definitely don't take to things quickly.Although the show is highly concentrated on the intricate and extremely troubled mind of protagonist Norman Bates, the real star of the show, in my opinion, is Vera Farmiga as his mother, Norma. The versatility in her acting skills are phenomenal, and in many respects, she carries the show. The chemistry between her and co-star Freddie Highmore is a winner. Bravo to an all-star cast for their believable performances and brilliantly flawed characters. Definitely a winner by all standards!
Majikat The ever growing prequel to Hitchcock's 'Psycho'. The Mother/Son relationship is a little uncomfortable at times, but the whole storyline from episode 1 right to the end shows ever growing disturbing behaviour.