Bates Motel
– A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother ..
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.
18 Mar 2013
English
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 years old. It contains content that is unsuitable for children.
Anthony Cipriano, Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke
"Bates Motel" is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film "Psycho," and gives a portrayal of how Norman Bates' (Freddie Highmore) psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans discover the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), truly is.
Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 61 nominations.