Bates Motel

Show · 2013 —April 24, 2017

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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Seasons: 5 seasons · 50 episodes
Status: Ended
Release: March 18, 2013 (12 years ago)
End: April 24, 2017 (8 years ago)
Language: English
Runtime: 43m
Themes: Psychological Horror, Psychological Thriller, Suspense Mystery
Origin: United States
Companies: Kerry Ehrin Productions, Universal Television

Cast

Crew

Scores

Average Score: 85%
IMDb: 81%
Metacritic: 83%
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

Levels

Sex & Nudity: Moderate
Violence: High
Profanity: Moderate
Algohol & Drugs: Moderate
Fright & Intensity: High

Seasons

S1: Season 1
10 episodes / Mar 2013 - May 2013
After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates and his mother, Norma, purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but t...
After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates and his mother, Norma, purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.
S2: Season 2
10 episodes / Mar 2014 - May 2014
In the aftermath of Miss Watson's murder, Norman's innocence is buried under blackouts, suspicious characters, and his strange behavior. Meanwhile, No...
In the aftermath of Miss Watson's murder, Norman's innocence is buried under blackouts, suspicious characters, and his strange behavior. Meanwhile, Norma faces dark truths of her own when family secrets begin to unravel and looming threats from local villains jeopardize her stab at happiness.
S3: Season 3
10 episodes / Mar 2015 - May 2015
After a blissful summer of closeness with his mother in the safe confines of her home, Norman returns to school and is flooded with fears about what r...
After a blissful summer of closeness with his mother in the safe confines of her home, Norman returns to school and is flooded with fears about what really happened with Miss Watson.
S4: Season 4
10 episodes / Mar 2016 - May 2016
As Norman continues to spiral out of control, Norma's desperation to help her son amplifies. Growing increasingly fearful of him, she goes to great le...
As Norman continues to spiral out of control, Norma's desperation to help her son amplifies. Growing increasingly fearful of him, she goes to great lengths to find him the professional help he needs.
S5: Season 5
10 episodes / Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
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,...
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.