TV series
Bates Motel
2013–2017, English, on A&E. Created by Carlton Cuse & Kerry Ehrin & Anthony Cipriano.
Together until the end.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Absolute Cinema
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8.0/10 from 1,848 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S5 E10: The Cord
Aired 24 April 2017
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Carlton CuseCreator
- Kerry EhrinCreator
- Anthony CiprianoCreator
- Vera FarmigaNorma Bates · 50 ep
- Freddie HighmoreNorman Bates · 50 ep
- Max ThieriotDylan Massett · 50 ep
- Olivia CookeEmma Decody · 50 ep
- Nestor CarbonellAlex Romero · 50 ep
- Kenny JohnsonCaleb Calhoun · 18 ep
- Ryan HurstChick Hogan · 15 ep
- Nicola PeltzBradley Martin · 14 ep
- Keenan TraceyGunner · 14 ep
- Ian TraceyRemo Wallace · 12 ep
- Aliyah O'BrienRegina · 12 ep
- Kevin RahmBob Paris · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 March 2013
- Last aired
- 24 April 2017
- Network
- A&E
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Bates Motel: quick answers
Is Bates Motel worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 1,848 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Bates Motel are there?
Bates Motel has 5 seasons and 50 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Bates Motel finished?
Yes. Bates Motel ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Bates Motel?
Bates Motel is streaming on VI movies and tv.
Is Bates Motel suitable for kids?
Bates Motel is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Bates Motel?
If you liked Bates Motel, try 56 Days, The Purge, The Better Sister.
Who created Bates Motel?
Bates Motel was created by Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin and Anthony Cipriano and stars Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot.