" Bates Motel " is a contemporary prequel to the 1960 horror classic Psycho , detailing the early years of Norman Bates and his complicated relationship with his mother, Norma.
The neon sign hummed, a buzzing blue fly against the Oregon drizzle. No Vacancy —except there was. There always was now. Bates Motel
He could still hear the rustle of her floral dress in the hall, even when the house was silent. He looked at the guest book. A new name was scrawled in ink, still wet. It didn't matter who they were. In this place, everyone was just a bird waiting to be stuffed. " Bates Motel " is a contemporary prequel
: While based on the characters from Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s film, the series is set in the modern day to provide a fresh take on Norman’s descent. There always was now
: Freddie Highmore (Norman) and Vera Farmiga (Norma) received critical acclaim for their intense, co-dependent chemistry throughout the show's five-season run.