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Bates Motel

Created by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano

2013–2017

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.

First aired
18 Mar 2013
Episode length
43 min
Also known as
Мотел Бейтс, ベイツ・モーテル, 베이츠 모텔, Мотель Бейтса
Country
United States
Language
English
Writers
Alexandra Cunningham, Alyson Evans, Bill Balas and 12 others
Cinematography
John S. Bartley, Thomas Yatsko
Music
Chris Bacon
Editors
Cecily Rhett, Cedric Nairn-Smith, Christopher Nelson and 7 others
Executive producers
Carlton Cuse, John Powers Middleton, Kerry Ehrin and 4 others
Producers
Christopher Nelson, Cory Bird, Erica Lipez and 5 others
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 50 episodes

  • Season 1

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

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