Bates Motel

Name: Bates Motel
Released: 2013-03-18
Rating: 8.1

“Together until the end.”

8.12013 · 5 seasons45 min / episode

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Overview

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.

Status

Ended

Latest episode aired Apr 24, 2017

Season 5

~10 episodes

Total episodes

Where to watch

JustWatch

Videos

Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes

Aired 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 they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.

Season 2

10 episodes

Aired 2014

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.

Season 3

10 episodes

Aired 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 really happened with Miss Watson.

Season 4

10 episodes

Aired 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 lengths to find him the professional help he needs.