BullworthAcademy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Kerry Ehrin (Friday Night Lights) create a seductively eerie atmosphere with their present-day set prequel to Psycho, Bates Motel. It is seductive in the sense that it draws you in, enticing with just enough mystery to keep the viewer guessing, but not so much that it becomes muddled and frustrating. On the most fundamental level, the series is designed to explore how Norman Bates’ (Freddie Highmore) psyche unravels through his teenage years and unveil the dark, twisted story of his deeply entwined relationship with his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga). The pilot episode, "First You Dream, Then You Die" introduces the audience to the show's new vision for these iconic characters. Norman, of course, was made famous by Anthony Perkins' performance in Alfred Hitchcock's genre defining film. "Mother" existed only as a splintered fragment of sick and tormented Norman's mind (and as a bit of old-lady jerky) but she is no less of an icon in her own right. Norma, the flesh and blood, living version of the woman who would become a preserved corpse in Psycho, is an invention of the Bates Motel world. The series, in a sense, is one version of an answer to the question: "what happened between that woman and her child?" Norma and Norman must move to the grey and misty coastal Northern California town of White Pine Bay following the possibly-possibly-not-accidental death of his father. With the insurance money Norma buys a fix-er-up-er motel in the hopes that running it will mean a new life for them. What they find is that the motel and the town have buried secrets and hidden dangers of their own. White Pine Bay itself acts as a metaphor or outward manifestation of Norman - pristine and inviting on the outside, with violence bubbling just under the surface. In terms of the tone, the series effectively manages to blend in elements from the time-period of the source material into the modern world. Norman's innocence could easily feel out of place in 2013, but the show makes that work to its advantage. He is endearingly awkward, but not so much so that he is unrelatable. When two of the girls in his school start subtly vying for his attention we understand why they would be drawn to his sweetness as something unique and valuable in a world that is so often cynical. His vulnerability allows us as the audience to root for him, to hope, despite ourselves and the knowledge of where things are ultimately headed, that he might find another way. Does anyone here watch this? The first episode just came yesterday and I'm hooked. It's so amazing. It's also based on one of my favorite films: Psycho. I'm dying for the next episode. EDIT: Spoiler for Psycho edited out. Episode 1 Synopsis: Norman and his mother Norma buy a run down motel and house following the death of his father. This prequel to the Psycho films is set in modern times so the teenage Norman fights with his mother, deals with high school parties, flirty girls and teen drama while his mother deals with stalking by the menacing former owner of the property and a nosy sheriff. Episode 2 Synopsis: Dylan wastes no time causing trouble at home and all the while, the Bates family is inexorably drawn into the dark underbelly of White Pine Bay. Episode 3 Synopsis: The sheriff executes a search warrant and could expose Norma and Norman. Meanwhile we learn how his step brother earns his easy money. Norman experiences hallucinations and may have exposed another secret the town is keeping. Episode 4 Synopsis: Dylan and Norman bond over their similar suspicions about Deputy Shelby’s motives with regards to Norma. Meanwhile, Deputy Shelby attempts to get closer to Norman in an effort to gain both his and Norma’s trust. Also, Norman’s friendship with Bradley blossoms as he continues to help her cope with her grief. Finally, Sheriff Romero’s investigation into Keith Summers’ disappearance turns up a particularly grisly and damning piece of evidence. Episode 5 Synopsis: I will finish this tomorrow (27/5/13) Edited May 26, 2013 by theomenofficial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Sounds interesting... what channel is it on (UK)? It's not here in the UK yet. I watch it online. TRAILER Edited March 19, 2013 by theomenofficial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've seen the commercials. I really wish they'd have set it in the 40s or 50s, instead of this present time BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyEatingCheese Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Watched the first episode. Looks good to me. I just hope they don't ruin it. Will watch the second episode tonight. EDIT: So I just watched the 2nd episode and I can say that this show has me totally hooked. I hope it stays that way. Edited March 26, 2013 by rotipuj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Glad to hear that! I'm just about to watch the second episode now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 It's an interesting show. Norman is a pretty dark dork. I expected him to be weird, but I didn't think he'd be that weird in the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyEatingCheese Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Watched the third episode. This show is turning out to be great. But it seems to me that they are moving a bit fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyEatingCheese Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Fourth episode was great. The actors are doing a great job. And Norma is so hot! @theomenofficial You watching this? Also, anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Just going to watch this episode now, I just finished school. Watching this now so I can watch Revolution in the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Best episode so far! So much stuff happened in this episode! (Episode 6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyEatingCheese Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I haven't watched it after the 4th episode. I dunno, just didn't feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Keep watching it. Episode 6 is where the show goes from good to AMAZING! It moves really fast in Episode 6, so many things are revealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyEatingCheese Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Keep watching it.Episode 6 is where the show goes from good to AMAZING! It moves really fast in Episode 6, so many things are revealed. Will watch it tomorrow then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanTheEmcee Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good show. I thought I was the only one who was watching it. Nice to know other people are interested as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwizZzle Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Recently watched it on my DVR and watched the first four episodes in one sitting. That show is the best one I have seen in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unc13bud Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I think its a terrible show, but vera farmiga is so hot. i'm kind of surprised she is doing a television show, but welcome the opportunity to ogle her once a week... i watch the shows with the sound off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight180Victm Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I think its a terrible show, but vera farmiga is so hot. i'm kind of surprised she is doing a television show, but welcome the opportunity to ogle her once a week... i watch the shows with the sound off. If you think it's so terrible then GTFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 The show is quite entertaining so far. Norma is just plain crazy, and Norman has no chance of being normal with a mother like that, with or without his mental illness. But I do enjoy the role played by them. I just hope they don't change Bradley's character, and turn her into "That bitch from the ditch". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unc13bud Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 If you think it's so terrible then GTFO you gonna make me? why didn't you create the title with "don't post in this thread unless you like this show" i watch a lot of a&e, first 48, parking wars, storage wars. i can't help watching bates motel commercials when i visit relatives (i don't watch TV at home) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight180Victm Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 If you think it's so terrible then GTFO why didn't you create the title with "don't post in this thread unless you like this show" I didn't make the thread. Dumbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_zoo Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Watched the Pilot episode last night. It was OK. I thought I check it out since Carlton Cuse is on it and I loved Lost. Maybe it will turn out to be alright. Anyway here's my thoughts on it: The rape scene was shocking. Didn't expect that. Then my southern regions stirred. Great now I got a new reason to hate myself. Since when do pretty girls stop you in the street and ask you out? This doesn't happen in real life. Never happened to me so I refuse to believe this is possible. I'm supposed to suspend my disbelief that two cops just happened to show up that same night and walk into the bathroom where the dead body happened to be? I can do it for that but Hot Girls sitting on your lap like that? Put down the bong please. Really nice to see Richard Alpert finally off the island and working as a cop. Dude still hasn't aged a drop. Why have they mixed 1950's style dress and setting with modern technology i.e. iPhone. Its confusing. Acting was good only reason to remain tuned in to the end. Im open to new shows where I wasnt before. I thought Lost was the best show ever and wouldnt budge until BB came along. I will try the next episode and see if it grabs me. Which reminds me can someone tell me whether this show is as good as BB? That is the benchmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Watched the Pilot episode last night. It was OK. I thought I check it out since Carlton Cuse is on it and I loved Lost. Maybe it will turn out to be alright. Anyway here's my thoughts on it: The rape scene was shocking. Didn't expect that. Then my southern regions stirred. Great now I got a new reason to hate myself. Since when do pretty girls stop you in the street and ask you out? This doesn't happen in real life. Never happened to me so I refuse to believe this is possible. I'm supposed to suspend my disbelief that two cops just happened to show up that same night and walk into the bathroom where the dead body happened to be? I can do it for that but Hot Girls sitting on your lap like that? Put down the bong please. Really nice to see Richard Alpert finally off the island and working as a cop. Dude still hasn't aged a drop. Why have they mixed 1950's style dress and setting with modern technology i.e. iPhone. Its confusing. Acting was good only reason to remain tuned in to the end. Im open to new shows where I wasnt before. I thought Lost was the best show ever and wouldnt budge until BB came along. I will try the next episode and see if it grabs me. Which reminds me can someone tell me whether this show is as good as BB? That is the benchmark. Episode 6 is where the show REALLY hooks you in. Even the shows fillers are great episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) UPDATES: Added cover photos, Adding synopsis's for every episode. Cover Photo 1: Cover Photo 2: Cover Photo 3: Edited May 7, 2013 by theomenofficial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algonquin Assassin Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 This just premiered tonight over here. I've seen ads for it all week and thought I'd tune in. Really good. Didn't realise it was related to Pyscho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corndawg93 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 This show looks like sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullworthAcademy Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 This show looks like sh*t You'd like it a lot more if you watched Psycho. Watch something before you judge it, asshole. It's not sh*t, it's one of my favorite shows on TV right now. Finally, someone bumped this topic! I thought the Season finale was great, Abernathy and Miss Watson finally died, it showed more about Romero and introduced Maggie, Norman went Psycho and killed Miss Watson, Richard punched Norman outside of the dance, Norma learned how to shoot a gun and bonded more with Dylan. So, Season 1 ended on 20th May and the show is the highest rated on A&E and it has been picked up for a second season! See you guys again in 2014 when they start Season 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 It seems too obvious that Norman would be the one who killed Miss Watson. But, since the finale aired, most of my friends who watch this have jumped on the "Norman didn't do it" bandwagon, using clues like the "B" necklace and the fact that the murder wasn't shown. Now I'm kind of hoping it does turn out to be Norman who did it, and all those clues are just red herrings, just because we have (assuming they won't air Season 2 until March) ten months until the new season starts, and maybe close to a year until the mystery is solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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