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Ricky
03-29-2014, 07:24 PM
I can't believe there's not a thread for this!

Just caught up on last week's episode. I really loved the scene of Norman "becoming" Norma. It seems like it's only going to escalate from here now, and I'm worried for Dylan, Cody, and Emma. I think someone's not going to make it through the season alive.

I'm liking this season overall, but it feels like it's not as focused as last season was. It seems like there's a lot of storylines going on (Miss Watson's death, Caleb, Norma's new friend (I don't trust her either), and the new pot "boss"), so there's not really a primary story to focus on.

Heather19
03-30-2014, 05:45 AM
Excellent thread Ricky!

I agree. I do wish they would focus on one or two stories. But maybe they'll all tie together by the end of the season. And that scene with Norman becoming Norma was perfect!

Ricky
03-30-2014, 09:05 AM
That's what I'm hoping. It seems like they've sidelined the Miss Watson storyline for now, which is confusing because I thought it was going to be the main one for the season.

Still Servant
03-31-2014, 02:27 PM
Bates is a good show. I love Vera Farmiga, so that helps.

I could have sworn there was a Bates Motel thread around here last year, but I looked and couldn't find it.

Ricky
03-31-2014, 02:32 PM
I thought so too, so I was surprised that there wasn't one already.

Heather19
03-31-2014, 02:33 PM
I just searched as well, and don't see any old thread. Kinda surprising, but at least we have one now to discuss it.

Still Servant
03-31-2014, 04:23 PM
We must have discussed it in the General TV thread or something.

Anyway, I love how the show does its best to tie into the movie as much as possible. I also think Freddie Highmore has done an amazing job as Norman.

Heather19
03-31-2014, 04:45 PM
Definitely, he's so creepy and makes you a little uneasy. I wasn't sure how I was initially going to like the modernization of it, but I think they've done a wonderful job. And like Ricky mentioned above, that scene where he becomes Norma was excellent.

Ricky
03-31-2014, 05:13 PM
I agree. When I first heard they were going to do a modern Psycho prequel, I thought it would be horrible. I watched the Pilot out of curiosity and was blown away by how good it was.

Girlystevedave
04-03-2014, 12:46 PM
I plan to post in here once I get caught up. :)

Heather19
04-03-2014, 12:58 PM
I was a little let down by this past weeks episode. I'm not sure I like the whole drug story being front and center. As a side story like in season 1 it was ok, but now I feel like they're moving that to be the main focus of the show.

Ricky
04-05-2014, 07:12 PM
I wasn't let down, but I definitely feel like it's moving slower than last season. Which I don't understand. Last season was so faced-paced with just one or two main storylines, but this season is slower with more. I wish they would just get rid of Cody and the whole drug sub-plot and focus more on Norma and Norman's relationship and the town. We're halfway through the season already. :(

Jean
04-17-2014, 11:08 AM
downloading season 1 now

Heather19
04-17-2014, 01:25 PM
Excellent Jean, I do hope you enjoy it.

Also has anyone seen this past weeks episode yet?! They're very good at giving you a punch at the end of the episodes and leave you wanting more. The Walking Dead should take a cue from them :lol:

Also, did she really collect semen from Norm? Or was she matching it to something else?

Jean
04-21-2014, 01:08 PM
finished season 1

it's very enjoyable, good for relaxing at the end of a day, though nothing truly extraordinary - except for one aspect:

I hereby declare that I am officially in love with Vera Farmiga

Ricky
04-26-2014, 07:52 PM
Just caught up on the past couple of episodes (haven't seen this week's though). I'm enjoying it, but the more we get into the season, the more it's starting to feel a little stretched. I really wish they'd get rid of the drug storyline and give Emma something to do already. :lol:


Also, did she really collect semen from Norm? Or was she matching it to something else?

I was just wondering this too. After I read your post I went back and re-watched that scene and the female officer says that Norman's DNA (I guess from the cheek swab) matched the semen in Ms. Watson. So I guess they can use any of Norman's DNA to see if it matches, rather than it having to be semen.


though nothing truly extraordinary

You are hereby banned from this thread.

Jean
04-26-2014, 09:45 PM
but I said: nothing except Vera! except Vera!!!http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/excited.gif (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/mishemplushem/media/Facilitation/excited.gif.html)http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/excited.gif (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/mishemplushem/media/Facilitation/excited.gif.html)http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/excited.gif (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/mishemplushem/media/Facilitation/excited.gif.html)

Heather19
05-06-2014, 03:56 PM
So has anyone seen the finale yet? I enjoyed it. Especially how we get to see more of Norman becoming Norma. I could still do without the whole drug storyline though.

Still Servant
05-12-2014, 06:07 PM
I thought it was a good finale. Should be interesting to see where they go from here. I must say, I didn't enjoy the season as much as the first. I felt it was somewhat uneven and lacked focus at times.

That being said, Freddy Highmore is doing an amazing job and I love Vera Farmiga.

Heather19
05-13-2014, 04:45 AM
I agree. I really hope next season is focused more on Norman and Norma. And forgets tossing in all these little subplots that go nowhere.

And yes, Freddy is amazing. He is sooooo creepy as Norman.

Still Servant
05-15-2014, 03:43 PM
Yeah, the drug subplot doesn't do anything for me. I would also like to see them work in the motel a little bit more. It was such a huge part of the movie.

Ricky
05-17-2014, 07:09 PM
So has anyone seen the finale yet? I enjoyed it. Especially how we get to see more of Norman becoming Norma. I could still do without the whole drug storyline though.

I just watched the finale and thought it was really, really good. I love how it was so focused on Norma and Norman, which I feel like it hasn't been too much this season.

I was wondering where they're going to go next season if Norman ended up revealing to Romero that he killed Ms. Watson, so the end with "Norma" convincing him that she killed her was a surprise for me, and really intriguing.

And Norman's look at the end was so creepy!


I must say, I didn't enjoy the season as much as the first. I felt it was somewhat uneven and lacked focus at times.

I'm with you, Mike. I still enjoyed it, but not like last season. I think the drug sub-plot would be fine if it directly involved Norma and Norman, but it just feels like they're adding it to give Dylan something to do.

And I really hope they give Emma more to do next season. She was such a great, quirky character last season, but this year they seemed to leave her on the sidelines.

Ricky
03-25-2015, 07:44 AM
Had to dig up the thread since Season 3 has started. What does everyone think so far?

Heather19
03-25-2015, 08:29 AM
I'm loving it. Norman is extra creepy and I'm loving how uncomfortable Norma and Normans relationship is making me feel. The drug subplot still needs to go away though, it's my least favorite part of the show. Also I know you're not there yet Ricky, but after the final moments of this weeks ep, I really wonder what's going on and what type of involvement this club has.

Ricky
03-25-2015, 11:05 AM
Ah! I want to click on that so bad.

And I totally agree about Norma and Norman's relationship. It's extra uncomfortable because now Norma is beginning to realize that it might not be normal. I have a feeling that that may be why Norman wants to go out with Emma: as a substitute for the love and affection that he's not getting from Norma now.

Heather19
03-25-2015, 11:07 AM
Have you watched the ep where they're in bed together, or is that episode 2? And my spoiler is pretty vague, but I put it in tags just in case.

Ricky
03-30-2015, 05:34 PM
All caught up now (though I haven't seen tonight's episode yet) and really enjoying this season. Especially the tension between Norma and Norman.

And I'm still really worried for Emma. I was worried in the premiere but by episode 3 with her dressing provocatively to attract Norman, raising her voice, I'm really worried that he's going to do something.

And regarding your spoiler, Heather, I hope that they do more with the Arcanum club. It was too interesting to just have in that episode.

What does everyone think is on Annika's flashdrive?

Ricky
05-24-2015, 09:05 AM
Just watched the finale last night and was pretty underwhelmed. It was pretty obvious that Norman was going to kill Bradley the moment they brought her back. The only question was how and when. I did like how Norman "changed" into Norma when he did it though. The editing was really good.

I've been worried for Dylan and Emma all season, so I was surprised that no one else died though (except Bob Paris). It does seem to be a pattern that Romero kills someone every finale. :lol:

Also, can't believe no one was put in that pit! I thought for sure Norman would dump Bradley in there, but I guess it really was just to irritate Norma.

Overall I liked this season a lot (when it focused on Norma and Norman), and though there was still some filler with the Dylan + Caleb + Chick stuff, it wasn't nearly as aggravating as the drug cartel subplot from last year.

Still Servant
05-26-2015, 04:26 PM
Just watched the finale last night and was pretty underwhelmed. It was pretty obvious that Norman was going to kill Bradley the moment they brought her back. The only question was how and when. I did like how Norman "changed" into Norma when he did it though. The editing was really good.

I've been worried for Dylan and Emma all season, so I was surprised that no one else died though (except Bob Paris). It does seem to be a pattern that Romero kills someone every finale. :lol:

Also, can't believe no one was put in that pit! I thought for sure Norman would dump Bradley in there, but I guess it really was just to irritate Norma.

Overall I liked this season a lot (when it focused on Norma and Norman), and though there was still some filler with the Dylan + Caleb + Chick stuff, it wasn't nearly as aggravating as the drug cartel subplot from last year.

I see what you mean, but I really loved the finale. I also thought this was a very good season.

I really loved that final shot as they panned out with the song "Be My Baby" playing. Perfect.

Heather19
05-26-2015, 06:26 PM
I really enjoyed this season as well. Especially how we finally get to see Norman becoming Norma. I've been waiting for this since it started. It also made it a lot creepier. Norman seriously unnerves me, and I always feel uncomfortable watching his scenes now. Which goes to show how good of an actor he is.

I hope next year has even less drug subplot. Wasn't thrilled with the whole Dylan storyline or the club one.

Ricky
05-27-2015, 07:09 AM
Norman seriously unnerves me, and I always feel uncomfortable watching his scenes now.

For real! I can't tell you how many times I cringed watching this season.

Still no news of a renewal, but I keep hearing it's been unofficially renewed, though there hasn't been an announcement yet.

Still Servant
05-28-2015, 08:57 PM
I really enjoyed this season as well. Especially how we finally get to see Norman becoming Norma. I've been waiting for this since it started. It also made it a lot creepier. Norman seriously unnerves me, and I always feel uncomfortable watching his scenes now. Which goes to show how good of an actor he is.

I hope next year has even less drug subplot. Wasn't thrilled with the whole Dylan storyline or the club one.

I get that feeling too, but he still comes off endearing sometimes to me and I feel bad for him a lot. That's truly what makes him an interesting character.

Also, I think it will get renewed. A&E doesn't have a ton of original shows. Especially ones that are as well received as Bates.

DoctorDodge
11-19-2015, 07:20 PM
Just finished catching up on this show, and I've been massively enjoying it. When I first checked out the first season, I was initially sceptical that a reboot/prequel of Psycho could work, but both the good reviews and hearing that Jean thought it was ok (which is practically high praise when it comes to recent TV), I checked out the first season on Netflix. It really surprised me how great it was. I watched season 2 last week, then rushed out to get season 3 on blu-ray, not something I often do with many TV shows these days.

I love that it's just 10 episodes a season. With something like Norman Bates's descent into madness, you definitely don't want to drag it out or lose focus. It's filled in the time with other sub-plots, but the main focus has been Norman and Norma, which I've really liked. I think my favourite thing about the show is how likeable Norman is, especially in in seasons 1 and 2. He definitely still had his problems, but he was easily sympathetic. It just makes it that much more horrifying when he does do horrific things, especially at the end of season 3. (There's a reason I included that line in my signature.) I'm continually impressed by both Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore.

Also, has anyone else seen this? This is absolutely fantastic! (And due to strong language, possibly NSFW.)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjzM1xnQLPA

Ricky
11-20-2015, 07:54 AM
I was initially sceptical that a reboot/prequel of Psycho could work

I was too, and watched the pilot out of curiosity. It was easily one of the best pilot episodes I'd seen. I was hooked after that.

Pretty sure it's been renewed for a fourth and fifth (final) season.

DoctorDodge
11-20-2015, 04:57 PM
I hope the fifth is the final one and they don't commission any more, as you don't want Norman's development dragged out for too long. Hell, he's pretty much past the point of no return already.

Heather19
11-21-2015, 07:35 AM
Five seasons sound good to me. I don't want them to drag it out too long either.

Ricky
11-21-2015, 10:41 AM
Yeah, I think they've always had a 5-season plan in mind, so I hope that'll be it. Maybe that'll decrease the time spent on the sub-plots (like the drug stuff).

DoctorDodge
03-08-2016, 12:59 PM
Just watched last night's episode. I know this thread is marked spoilers, but just in case: Holy fuck! Norman's pretty much gone full Psycho already! I would've thought it would've been considerably longer before his next kill, really. Not that I'm complaining. The build-up to that murder was definitely tense to watch. And how fucking dumb was Emma's mother?!? Sees Norman in a woman's robe and decides to have a chat with him?!?

What I liked about this episode was how focused on Norman and Norma it was. Nothing distracting like a town conspiracy or gang wars. Since we all know the best part is Norman and Norma's beyond toxic relationship, it's a really promising start.

Also, can I mention how much I fucking love Norma? "I need insurance, you have insurance. Let's get married." XD

Heather19
03-08-2016, 04:18 PM
I thought it was a great episode. I know I say this all the time, but man, Norman is sooooo creepy. Especially now. Wasn't expecting that ending. Can't wait to see what happens this season.

Ricky
03-08-2016, 04:29 PM
I haven't done my Season 3 re-watch yet, so I missed the premiere last night. Also wanted to check out Damien. Anyone watch it?

DoctorDodge
03-08-2016, 04:46 PM
Not yet, but I'm definitely curious. A sequel series to the original Omen film is an interesting idea, to be sure. I might be more sceptical, but Bates Motel has definitely made me more open minded with such shows.

Heather19
03-08-2016, 04:55 PM
I dvr'd it, just tried to watch it but the opening was so boring I stopped and put something else on :lol: I'll try again though.

DoctorDodge
03-15-2016, 03:39 PM
So how fantastic was last night's episode? I loved how it almost entirely focused on Norman and Norma, and how each suspected the other. Norman's become so close to the version we see in Psycho, it's scary. Even when he's being charming as the hotel manager to the family renting a room. There was nothing remotely sinister about him, which made it worse - just the idea of someone so innocent looking hiding so much madness. Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga are such great, great actors, so I loved how much the episode focused on just the two of them alone. My only worry is Norman going to the mental hospital - how long will it last, and what plots will the writers create to distract us in the meantime? I know we've been waiting for the moment of when Norman truly becomes "Mother", and he achieved that at the end of season 3, so how much plot and development can the writers have for the remaining 18 episodes of the whole series other than Norman killing Norma?

Heather19
03-15-2016, 04:04 PM
I really enjoyed it as well. I didn't think it was possible, but Norman keeps getting creepier and creepier. I love how delusional he is now. And you're right. Freddie and Vera are such amazing actors. I'm not sure the show would be as powerful with 2 different actors in their place. I kinda wonder what the storyline will be this season. Will he be in the asylum for the whole season? Will he tell them his version of what's going on, or will he lie to protect his mother? The one thing that I do hope is that they get rid of the stupid drug storyline. It was taking up too much of the shows time, for what I think should have just been a very minor side story.

DoctorDodge
03-15-2016, 04:32 PM
Yeah, even Emma's dad was basically saying to Dylan, "Son, you need to stop working with pot. I know that this show needs a bit of sub-plot, and you're next to fucking useless at times without the drug storyline, but the writers can do better. Hell, last season, your best episode was when you were looking after Norman with Emma while Norma ran off and banged her psychiatrist. I'm sure the writers can focus on that, until Norman kills at least one of you (my bet's on Emma, I mean I know I'm her dad 'n all, but even I can't miss the irony of my daughter getting murdered not long after a life-saving operation). So seriously, give up the pot, this isn't fucking Breaking Bad, after all!"

I'm pretty sure that's what he basically said, anyway.

Heather19
05-17-2016, 03:13 PM
So who's still watching, and who saw the finale?!

Still Servant
05-20-2016, 07:22 PM
So who's still watching, and who saw the finale?!

I am of course!! Fantastic season. The show has really cut out a lot of the fat and Farmiga and Highmore were just knocking it out of the park every episode. That finale was just mind blowing in all honesty.

I'm not really sure why more people aren't watching Bates? Maybe it's the fact that it's on A&E? I think it's just that people think it's some low rent knock off of a classic film, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.

Heather19
05-23-2016, 05:15 PM
Yeah, it's definitely a top notch show in every sense. Production wise, and the acting by both Freddie and Vera is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad they got rid of most of the side plots this season and it was mostly just about Norma and Norman. And what a heartbreaking ending, to see how Norma's love for her son was the demise of her. I really wasn't expecting that type of ending to the season. The final season should be very interesting.

One thing that I thought was weird though was that Dylan wasn't present. You would have thought he would have been contacted? I wonder what will happen with him next season. Also one other thing that really bugged me was why was the institution not contacted? I know Norman signed himself in and out, but with his current state of mind, there was no mention of his psychiatrist, and wasn't he having regular meetings with him. He should have known about what happened, and in turn been highly concerned about Norman, no?

Still Servant
05-25-2016, 05:15 PM
Yeah, it's definitely a top notch show in every sense. Production wise, and the acting by both Freddie and Vera is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad they got rid of most of the side plots this season and it was mostly just about Norma and Norman. And what a heartbreaking ending, to see how Norma's love for her son was the demise of her. I really wasn't expecting that type of ending to the season. The final season should be very interesting.

One thing that I thought was weird though was that Dylan wasn't present. You would have thought he would have been contacted? I wonder what will happen with him next season. Also one other thing that really bugged me was why was the institution not contacted? I know Norman signed himself in and out, but with his current state of mind, there was no mention of his psychiatrist, and wasn't he having regular meetings with him. He should have known about what happened, and in turn been highly concerned about Norman, no?

Agreed about the side plots. Trimming the fat was a real benefit to this show this year. I think this proves that when a show has an ending decided, the storytelling is enhanced. There's just no reason to include filler episodes.

I'm thinking that Dylan gets incorporated into the show next year by coming back to town to take care of Norman. As for the psych ward not being contacted, I think that was simply an oversight.

I was thinking about this the other day and I really think the perfect final shot for this show is a young blonde woman showing up at the motel looking for a room. This will bookend the movie perfectly.

Heather19
05-26-2016, 05:20 AM
Oh, that would be good.

Do you think the mental institution will come into play next season?

mae
06-03-2016, 03:17 PM
Just finished binging Season 3 on Netflix. What an amazing show! This might be in my Top 5 favorite series of the last 5-10 years, up there with Breaking Bad as pure art. The acting, cinematography, music, everything is top-notch. Unfortunately, the Season 4 finale got a bit spoiled for a me as I saw in the news recently that Marion Crane would be featured in Season 5 (hells yeah!), which would be the final season and I (stupidly) read the article and found out what happens at the end of S4, but it's not like it was not an obvious way for the series to go at this point, especially since by the end of S3 Norman is pretty much in full-on Mother mode.

Still Servant
06-05-2016, 03:22 AM
Yeah, it's a great show. You're right, you kind of know what has to happen in order for the story to match up with the film.

Still Servant
06-05-2016, 03:24 AM
Oh, that would be good.

Do you think the mental institution will come into play next season?

Not really. Maybe for a little while. We might see his shrink, but he will end up being an early season kill for Norman.

mae
07-24-2016, 07:21 AM
http://www.factmag.com/2016/07/24/rihanna-bates-motel-season-5-janet-leigh/

The Norman Bates origin story drama Bates Motel will finally sync up with Psycho in its fifth and final season, according a dispatch from Comi-Con. Rihanna has been tapped to join the cast as Marion Crane, the character famously played by Janet Leigh, who’s murder in a Bates Motel shower is one of the most revered Alfred Hitchcock moments of all time.

This is Rihanna’s largest acting role to-date. She previously starred in Battleship and as the lead voice role in the animated feature Home and also appeared in Seth Rogen’s This Is the End and the Annie remake. Rihanna has a role in Luc Besson’s sci-fi film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, as well, which is slated for release in July 2017.

Still Servant
07-25-2016, 02:54 PM
I have no problem with this, except for the fact that Rihanna was terrible in Battleship. I will give her a pass because the movie as a whole was a trainwreck (or boatwreck? I don't know).

The only thing worse in that film was Brooklyn Decker.

mae
01-31-2017, 02:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-s-Vb76v8

Shannon
04-24-2017, 11:55 PM
So ... thoughts on the finale?

I loved the face off at the end. That's the only way this could have ended, and I don't think for a second that Norman would have killed his brother. He wanted to die, to be with his mother, and once the realization hit --- "Shit, I AM fucking crazy, and I AM alone, and I AM either going to jail or mental institution for the rest of my life ..." --- that was it. It's over. So he forced Dylan to kill him. Great scene. The rest of the episode was play-by-numbers. You had to know Romero was dead going into the episode. Played out like clockwork. Saw the body, got distracted/overwhelmed, hit in the head with a rock from behind, etc etc.

Anyway, good show from start to finish, my ratings:

Season One: 4.25/5
Season Two: 4.1/5
Season Three: 3.2/5
Season Four: 3.3/5
Season Five: 3.5/5

Still Servant
04-25-2017, 05:21 PM
I enjoyed the finale. The final season was strong, which featured incredibly strong performances from Highmore and Farmiga. I thought the show really hit its stride when they decided on a set date for the ending. They were able to plan things out nicely. I thought the 2nd and 3rd seasons had a lot of filler. The side story with the brother working for the weed dealer felt like it belonged in another show.

The final two seasons really focused on Norman and Norma and the show, for me, benefited from that.

Tommy
04-25-2017, 06:31 PM
I liked the somewhat happy ending. I am sicko though and think Norman killing Dylan and adding him to his collection of stuffed things would have been a fun ending. I'm a fan of bitter, disturbing endings though. Simply don't get enough of them these days. The ending we got was very good though.

Ricky
07-10-2017, 02:40 PM
Just finished Season 4 (I had gotten behind and think I had forgotten to DVR it). I really, really liked it. I agree the show really got better by getting rid of the bulk of the drug side plots (finally!) and focusing on the Norma/Norman relationship. I can't think of another character on another show that makes me unnerved, uncomfortable, and sad all at the same time like Norman (especially this season).

I knew Norma's death was coming, but man, it was still incredibly affecting. I didn't think that's how it would end up going once we got there, but it makes sense for the show. (I thought Norman might kill her in one of his violent episodes, then hide her body in the basement and make it look like she just abandoned them like she did in Season 3.)

Actually, the final two episodes were so dark, depressing, and uncomfortable--Norma's death, Romero's grief and rage, Norman digging up Norma, his swings from denial and realization that Norma is actually dead...all of it.

I'm excited to watch the final season, but need to take a break and watch something comedic in between. :lol:


One thing that I thought was weird though was that Dylan wasn't present. You would have thought he would have been contacted? I wonder what will happen with him next season. Also one other thing that really bugged me was why was the institution not contacted? I know Norman signed himself in and out, but with his current state of mind, there was no mention of his psychiatrist, and wasn't he having regular meetings with him. He should have known about what happened, and in turn been highly concerned about Norman, no?

Heather, I thought the same thing about Dylan not being contacted, but then I thought that the only people that would've called him would be Norman or Romero, and both of them were pretty self-focused that episode. I would think that he'd know once he comes back to town eventually.

About the institution, there's a deleted scene on the DVD where Norman's therapist comes to see him at the motel the night after Norma's death and tells him he's concerned about him staying there by himself, considering his issues. It's a year late, but there you go. :lol:

Still Servant
07-11-2017, 05:10 PM
Just finished Season 4 (I had gotten behind and think I had forgotten to DVR it). I really, really liked it. I agree the show really got better by getting rid of the bulk of the drug side plots (finally!) and focusing on the Norma/Norman relationship. I can't think of another character on another show that makes me unnerved, uncomfortable, and sad all at the same time like Norman (especially this season).

I knew Norma's death was coming, but man, it was still incredibly affecting. I didn't think that's how it would end up going once we got there, but it makes sense for the show. (I thought Norman might kill her in one of his violent episodes, then hide her body in the basement and make it look like she just abandoned them like she did in Season 3.)

Actually, the final two episodes were so dark, depressing, and uncomfortable--Norma's death, Romero's grief and rage, Norman digging up Norma, his swings from denial and realization that Norma is actually dead...all of it.

I'm excited to watch the final season, but need to take a break and watch something comedic in between. :lol:


One thing that I thought was weird though was that Dylan wasn't present. You would have thought he would have been contacted? I wonder what will happen with him next season. Also one other thing that really bugged me was why was the institution not contacted? I know Norman signed himself in and out, but with his current state of mind, there was no mention of his psychiatrist, and wasn't he having regular meetings with him. He should have known about what happened, and in turn been highly concerned about Norman, no?

Heather, I thought the same thing about Dylan not being contacted, but then I thought that the only people that would've called him would be Norman or Romero, and both of them were pretty self-focused that episode. I would think that he'd know once he comes back to town eventually.

About the institution, there's a deleted scene on the DVD where Norman's therapist comes to see him at the motel the night after Norma's death and tells him he's concerned about him staying there by himself, considering his issues. It's a year late, but there you go. :lol:

Well, I will be looking forward to your thoughts on the final season sometime next year. :lol:

Norman really is one of the more fascinating characters in TV history. We shouldn't root for him. We shouldn't care for him. The crazy thing is that we do.

Ricky
10-09-2017, 03:04 PM
Finally watched Season 5. I wanted to binge watch but forced myself to only watch one every day or so to fully savor and appreciate the final season. I don't think there's a single episode this season that I'd get rid of or call "filler". Everything was so perfect on every level and I found myself thinking a lot of times throughout the final season that I thought I knew how things were going to go, only to be proved wrong. I rarely find that in TV now and love that Bates managed to fool me many times.

Obviously Freddie and Vera were amazing these past two seasons, but I have to give it to Max Thieriot. The way he played Dylan distancing himself from Norma/Norman, to worrying about Norman's well-being, and ultimately be drawn back into his crazy world, torn between his brother and his wife and daughter was perfect.

It's been a few weeks since I saw the finale so I'm sure there's a lot I wanted to mention but am forgetting.

Still Servant
10-10-2017, 04:59 PM
Finally watched Season 5. I wanted to binge watch but forced myself to only watch one every day or so to fully savor and appreciate the final season. I don't think there's a single episode this season that I'd get rid of or call "filler". Everything was so perfect on every level and I found myself thinking a lot of times throughout the final season that I thought I knew how things were going to go, only to be proved wrong. I rarely find that in TV now and love that Bates managed to fool me many times.

Obviously Freddie and Vera were amazing these past two seasons, but I have to give it to Max Thieriot. The way he played Dylan distancing himself from Norma/Norman, to worrying about Norman's well-being, and ultimately be drawn back into his crazy world, torn between his brother and his wife and daughter was perfect.

It's been a few weeks since I saw the finale so I'm sure there's a lot I wanted to mention but am forgetting.

Awesome technique! I've been known to do stuff like that too. Really milk it.

My favorite part of the season was how it totally went in directions I didn't see coming. I was 100% sure I knew how things were going to go down and not just because of the original film, and they threw me for a loop.

Max Thieriot's arc the entire series was pretty great actually. He did an amazing job I thought.

DoctorDodge
03-11-2018, 01:15 PM
Just finished the final season. A brilliant way to end the series, I thought. I liked how it went off in a different direction to Psycho but still paid tribute to it (particularly with the shower scene. That really surprised me, quite honestly). I thought the finale was especially emotional to watch. I think that with Norman, in terms of both writing and Highmore's performance, they always got the right balance between creepy and tragic.

Still Servant
03-11-2018, 05:57 PM
Just finished the final season. A brilliant way to end the series, I thought. I liked how it went off in a different direction to Psycho but still paid tribute to it (particularly with the shower scene. That really surprised me, quite honestly). I thought the finale was especially emotional to watch. I think that with Norman, in terms of both writing and Highmore's performance, they always got the right balance between creepy and tragic.

It's about time! Just kidding.

I agree. I love how they went in a different direction. I was wondering how they were going to handle things as the show started to more closely align with the film. In the end, I'm happy they changed things up a little bit.

I thought Bates really hit its stride when they came up with an end date for the show. Early, they were milking things too much. They had a few odd side stories like the whole weed thing. The final few seasons were tight and featured some truly memorable scenes. Here's a personal favorite. Loved the use of Be My Baby.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsiP1wi6aD4

Ricky
03-12-2018, 02:48 PM
I thought Bates really hit its stride when they came up with an end date for the show. Early, they were milking things too much. They had a few odd side stories like the whole weed thing. The final few seasons were tight and featured some truly memorable scenes.

Agreed. I was just thinking the other day how good seasons 4 and 5 were. Not a single minute of filler. Probably one of the best (if not THE best) final season to a drama I've ever seen.

Still Servant
03-12-2018, 04:48 PM
I thought Bates really hit its stride when they came up with an end date for the show. Early, they were milking things too much. They had a few odd side stories like the whole weed thing. The final few seasons were tight and featured some truly memorable scenes.

Agreed. I was just thinking the other day how good seasons 4 and 5 were. Not a single minute of filler. Probably one of the best (if not THE best) final season to a drama I've ever seen.

I'm with you on that.

I don't know why, but I've been getting really snippy with friends and family lately. If I hear one more time, "OH MY GOD, MIKE! HAVE YOU SEEN THE GOOD DOCTOR?! IT'S AMAZING!"

"Yeah, I watched the first 3 episodes. It wasn't for me. I have a hard time watching procedural network shows now. Besides, Freddie Highmore was so good on Bates Motel, I kind of get bummed watching him on Good Doctor."

"Bates what?"

"Bates Motel. The show based on the movie Pyscho."

"Ohh, that sounds good. I will have to check it out. When's it on?"

"It's fucking over. It ended. Where the fuck have you been? I'm sure you can find it on Netflix."

*screams into a pillow*

Heather19
03-13-2018, 07:07 AM
:lol:

Freddie was absolutely amazing on Bates Motel. Actually both him and Vera. It wouldn't have been the same if they cast other actors. The two of them had such great chemistry together. I'm not sure it'd be easy for me to watch Freddie in something else now. His version of Norman Bates was so creepy and unsettling. I'm not sure I could picture him as anything but Norman.

Ricky
03-13-2018, 04:32 PM
I don't know why, but I've been getting really snippy with friends and family lately. If I hear one more time, "OH MY GOD, MIKE! HAVE YOU SEEN THE GOOD DOCTOR?! IT'S AMAZING!"

"Yeah, I watched the first 3 episodes. It wasn't for me. I have a hard time watching procedural network shows now. Besides, Freddie Highmore was so good on Bates Motel, I kind of get bummed watching him on Good Doctor."

"Bates what?"

"Bates Motel. The show based on the movie Pyscho."

"Ohh, that sounds good. I will have to check it out. When's it on?"

"It's fucking over. It ended. Where the fuck have you been? I'm sure you can find it on Netflix."

*screams into a pillow*

:rofl:

Some of my family watches The Good Doctor and this is exactly how I picture the conversation going if I mentioned Bates Motel. :lol: