Bates Motel premiered last night (Mon. 18th) on A&E!

[Anton Phibes]

Another thing that gets on my nerves with this show (and lots of modern tv) is the ridiculously decompressed methods of story telling.

[aura of foreboding]

Another thing that gets on my nerves with this show (and lots of modern tv) is the ridiculously decompressed methods of story telling.

I know!  I was trying to explain this to someone, and she just didn't understand.  I really like Hannibal, and I was trying to share my love of the show with this same person.  She said it was "too slow" for her.  Too slow!  I thought it was developing too fast.  Bates flies by so fast that it's ridiculous, and I believe it brings down the quality.  I like a nice, slow-build.  Okay, not everything can have Dark Shadows-pacing, but still...  It's much better when it does.  The pay-off is far more rewarding. 

[Anton Phibes]

I know!  I was trying to explain this to someone, and she just didn't understand.  I really like Hannibal, and I was trying to share my love of the show with this same person.  She said it was "too slow" for her.  Too slow!  I thought it was developing too fast.  Bates flies by so fast that it's ridiculous, and I believe it brings down the quality.  I like a nice, slow-build.  Okay, not everything can have Dark Shadows-pacing, but still...  It's much better when it does.  The pay-off is far more rewarding.

Hannibal has a nice even pace. But when I watch Bates, sometimes I think: "Hmmmnnnn....nothing happened again this week." I honestly dont care about some of these goofy "supporting cast" characters that help in the decompression. If this show is really going to tailend up to "Psycho"....all of these people except Norman are gonna die, the pot is gonna go bye bye, and the bypass is gonna get built. All of this other stuff detracts from Norman.

At least Hannibal is doing his thing every week. Norman hasnt even been caught in the bathroom with mom's panty hose yet,lol.

[Mord]

Good point.  Between her and the house, though...  I'd definitely take the house.   

I'd take her (Vera Farmiga) in the house.

[aura of foreboding]

I'd take her (Vera Farmiga) in the house.

Compromise.  It's what makes our army strong.

[aura of foreboding]

So... about last night...

Good episode.  It seems things are getting back on track.

[charp13]

There were also a few sweet staircase shots! I kept waiting for someone to creep up the stairs, looking for Norman- only to fall down backwards!  This is NOT a spoiler- just my dream scene!     
It was a pretty suspenseful episode! I am digging the build up.

[aura of foreboding]

The last ten seconds made up for everything that was wrong with this whole season.  Genuine chills.

[Mord]

Despite all the flaws, I still find it an entertaining show & will miss it while it's on hiatus.

[charp13]

Agreed!  My tv will be idle on Monday night... I will miss watching my show!       I have to admit that I was in suspense over what was going to happen to Dylan! I was biting my nails big time during the last episode.

[Mord]

 Yep, I thought Dylan was a goner (glad he's not).

[aura of foreboding]

I was pretty stunned that they offed that drug lady.  But I am glad Dylan is still around.  He's now more likable than most of the other characters.

[Monsters For Sale]

It's Monday and no "Bates Motel" tonight.   WAAAAAAAAAAAH!

It's not a timeless show, but it is still better than all the reruns of sitcoms I didn't want to watch the first time around.

[Mord]

  But I am glad Dylan is still around.  He's now more likable than most of the other characters.

My girlfriend threatened to stop watching if they offed Dylan. I'm glad I wont have to watch it alone (for now).

[charp13]

I had already made my peace with the show- if they offed Dylan.  I would have missed him...but that pot- dealer -war storyline was tedious! I kept yelling at the tv- GET BACK TO THE MOTEL!  Ha! The ordeal that Norman went through in the second to the last episode, was brilliant! ( I don't know why I'm trying to avoid using spoiler type language- there's only a handful of us discussing the show)        I will also be suffering from Bates Motel withdrawal tonight . Boooo!
Did anyone watch the after show?  My husband pointed out how different Freddie Highmore's facial expressions were from Norman's! What a delightful young man! AND he's in college! Wow- what a cool kid! And Ms. Farmiga looked so beautiful! It was refreshing to see her twinkling & smiling .