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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Jan 12, 2023.
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Emma and Norman spend a day away from the motel. Romero looks into two strange deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma returns to school. Caleb and Dylan's hidden secrets unravel.
The episode was rated 7,57 from 1313 votes.
Norman and Emma make decisions regarding their future. Norma informs Norman of his boundaries. Meanwhile, Dylan's new start is complicated by an unexpected visit.
The episode was rated 7,59 from 1459 votes.
Norma and Norman focus on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns the truth about the Arcanum Club, while Caleb and Dylan meet a new neighbor.
The episode was rated 7,62 from 1328 votes.
Norman spends the day with a surprise visitor. Norma attempts to keep secrets from being revealed. Meanwhile, Caleb pays a price for helping Dylan with a good deed at the farm.
The episode was rated 7,71 from 1252 votes.
Norma turns to Romero for guidance when she finds herself in an unexpected position of power. Meanwhile, the fallout of a secret impacts Norman and Dylan; Caleb contemplates a surprising offer.
The episode was rated 7,73 from 1288 votes.
Romero confronts Norma about newly learned information. Caleb and Dylan take a risky job. Meanwhile, Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman, who is left reeling from a recent discovery.
The episode was rated 7,75 from 1250 votes.
Norman's relationship with Emma weakens his bond with Norma. Meanwhile, Romero asks Norman some hard questions as he meets his re-election competition.
The episode was rated 7,84 from 1296 votes.
Norma returns home and Norman agrees to get help. Meanwhile, Dylan learns disturbing news about Emma's health.
The episode was rated 7,89 from 1289 votes.
Norman's issues push Norma to the breaking point; Emma has an unexpected reaction to good news; Romero picks a side and seals his fate in the town; Caleb's decision brings about major life changes.
The episode was rated 7,89 from 1282 votes.
Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay. Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman. Meanwhile, Romero faces a new threat.
The episode was rated 7,95 from 1287 votes.
