Bates Motel: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Bates Motel is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho, and gives viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years.

Following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn't quite what it seems, and the locals aren't so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates' are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive - and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets.

Series details

• Title: Bates Motel
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
• Premiere date: 2013-03-18
• Final broadcast date listed: 2017-04-24
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: A&E
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 8/10
• TVMaze ID: 195

Cast and credited roles

• Vera Farmiga — Norma Louise Bates
• Freddie Highmore — Norman Bates
• Max Thieriot — Dylan Massett
• Néstor Carbonell — Sheriff Alex Romero
• Olivia Cooke — Emma Decody
• Kenny Johnson — Caleb Calhoun
• Nicola Peltz — Bradley Martin

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2013-03-18; final listed air date 2013-05-20; episode order: 10.
• Season 2: premiered 2014-03-03; final listed air date 2014-05-05; episode order: 10.
• Season 3: premiered 2015-03-09; final listed air date 2015-05-11; episode order: 10.
• Season 4: premiered 2016-03-07; final listed air date 2016-05-16; episode order: 10.
• Season 5: premiered 2017-02-20; final listed air date 2017-04-24; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

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