Bates Motel

  • 2013


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Positive Reviews 18
Negative reviews 10
Average Rating 3.4/5

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4.5
Kenny Johnson has done excellent work making Caleb almost sympathetic, and the character is so compelling because unlike every other conflict in White .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Every time I think Freddie Highmore is being so stylized hes wooden, he surprises me. Den Of Geek
0.5
He comes home to Norman watching an old movie, and fretting about Norma, who isnt answering her phone because shes well, on a date. Den Of Geek
1.5
Norman doesnt know what to do, other than giving her water wont help. Den Of Geek
1.5
Their conversation is oh, who cares it doesnt really do much for the plot of the episode. Den Of Geek
1.5
He makes a stab at hinting how he doesnt want to movehe really likes the school, hes getting good grades She brushes it off. Den Of Geek
4.5
Its the quality of the journey that makes Normans descent worth following. Den Of Geek
4.5
If hes going to be spending any more time in White Pine Bay, hed better increase his tolerance of unusual adolescents; its not just Norman after all. Den Of Geek
4.5
Yes, Christine is keen to push Normas relationship with George, but theres keen and theres keen. Den Of Geek
4.5
Shes concerned that hes been fighting and then insists on cleaning him up as hes been out getting all dirty. Den Of Geek
4.5
Its Bates Motels strongest hand and something that has benefitted from patient writing and excellent performances, particularly from the two leads. Den Of Geek
4.5
This moment isnt dwelled on at all and you wouldnt even take note of it if you didnt know where Norman was heading. Den Of Geek
4.5
That said, theres a tremendous amount of potential in Calebs character and Im excited to see what comes of it. Den Of Geek
4.5
Were nearing the halfway point of the season and while everything is pretty much in working order, the Arcanum Club plot just isnt doing anything for .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Even the romance subplots, as enjoyable as they are, didnt have much advancement. Den Of Geek
1.5
It just doesnt feel like theres anywhere of real interest left for this show to go, and Im worried that the abundant filler that characterised season .. Den Of Geek
1.5
This is another path thats unable to be chosen though, even if Norman gets incredibly close to taking it. Den Of Geek
4.5
Highmore continues to show his incredible hold on this material, fidgeting on the couch and bristling at every little thing thats said. Den Of Geek
4.5
Its a welcome touch that doesnt go too far in the campy direction. Den Of Geek
1.5
I get that this is meant to represent Normans tumultuous mental state and a rationalization for whats going on, but the show doesnt have to lean so he .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Beyond getting a reminder that this character exists, there really isnt much significance to his limited screen time this week. Den Of Geek
4.5
Green has mostly been a figurehead up until now, but shes finally tugging on Normans thread and is going to end up discovering the colossal ball of ya .. Den Of Geek
4.5
It looks like he could turn out some satisfying horror films or psychological thrillers if hes so inclined. Den Of Geek
4.5
Its a decision thats certainly understandable on their end, but it doesnt make it any less frustrating. Den Of Geek
4.5
While this curiously might be one of Bates Motels shortest entries, only clocking in at 38 minutes, theres still a whole episode left here. Den Of Geek
4.5
Norman finally realizes that theres just nowhere left in this world for him anymore. Den Of Geek
4.5
When its all said and done, Bates Motel should stand as a worthy addendum to Hitchcocks masterpiece and an enthralling story all its own. Indie Wire
4.5
The best element isnt actually on the discs: a collection of the disturbing Japanese images that form the crux of one of the shows central subplots. Collider



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