Bates Motel(2013)
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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.
Created by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano
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Season 1
10 episodes · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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.
Season 5
10 episodes · 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, but at home his violent blackouts continue to increase as 'Mother' threatens to take over his mind completely.
Bates Motel — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bates Motel?+
Bates Motel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Bates Motel come out?+
Bates Motel was first aired in 2013.
How many seasons of Bates Motel are there?+
Bates Motel has 5 seasons and 50 episodes in total.
Who created Bates Motel?+
Bates Motel was created by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin and Anthony Cipriano.
Who stars in Bates Motel?+
Bates Motel stars Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke and Nestor Carbonell.
Is Bates Motel worth watching?+
Bates Motel holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1,838 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, crime and mystery.
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