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Bates Motel

2013–2017 Crime • Drama • Mystery

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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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
50
First Air Date
Mar 18, 2013
Most Recent Air Date
May 1, 2017
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
25.1
Seasons
5
Episodes
50

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

2013 • 10 episodes

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Season 2

2014 • 10 episodes

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Season 3

2015 • 10 episodes

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Season 4

2016 • 10 episodes

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Season 5

2017 • 10 episodes

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