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Bates Motel

Together until the end.

  • 2013 – 2017
  • Ended
  • Drama · Crime · Mystery
  • ~45m / ep
  • 5 seasons
  • 8.1/10

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.

Latest: Season 5 · 2017

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Two years later, Norman has descended into full-blown psychosis. To the public, he's a happy and well-adjusted member of the White Pine Bay community, but at home his violent blackouts continue to increase as 'Mother' threatens to take over his mind completely.

  1. E1. Dark Paradise

    Feb 20, 2017 · 45m

    Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.

  2. E2. The Convergence of the Twain

    Feb 27, 2017 · 45m

    Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.

  3. E3. Bad Blood

    Mar 6, 2017 · 44m

    Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.

  4. E4. Hidden

    Mar 13, 2017 · 47m

    Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.

  5. E5. Dreams Die First

    Mar 20, 2017 · 46m

    Norman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth. Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes a spur-of-the-moment decision with far-reaching consequences.

  6. E6. Marion

    Mar 27, 2017 · 45m

    Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.

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