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

[aura of foreboding]

Monday's episode was definitely the most emotionally-charged. 

[Anton Phibes]

Not to mention extremely repulsive. I keep hoping for a genuine "Psycho" or even "Psycho 2" moment. The only one I have seen so far was the night Highmore put on the dog a few weeks back.

[Lunkenstein]

With Norman coming home, more trouble ahead. Anyone know if they're still planning a 5th (final) season?  Seems likely, as there are just 3 episodes left for Season 4 and that would be rushing a grand finale.

[aura of foreboding]

Wow... Genuine chills during Norman's little psychopath spiel to his friend in the cafeteria.  Crazy good acting there.

[Lunkenstein]

Man, what a creepy episode. Norman making the hole in the wall to peep like in the original film. Then later, seeing him with that axe was scary as hell.

[geezer butler]

Yeah, I really dig this season. The show is prob my fav horror series right now. Used to be TWD, but Bates better this year imo.

[charp13]

My favorite reference as of late, was the fruit cellar remark.  Norma really will regret turning that basement into a place for a "fruity" mother to hang out!  Ha!  I love it! 

[Haunted hearse]

As a fan of the movie Psycho, we decided to throw in a small tribute in our "Underbridge Internet" webcomic.
http://underbridgethings.tumblr.com/post/143840777579/after-all-a-boys-best-friend-is-his-mother

[charp13]

Ha!  I love it!  I really need to start using the phrase " ugly appetite " more often! 

[Lunkenstein]

I am in total shock.

[Lunkenstein]

Then again, I love how they're going to leave us mentally tortured for a week to be sure. Honestly, I can't remember being this committed to a weekly series for years. Kudos to all involved!

[Mord]

WHAT AN  EPISODE!!! I  shan't  say more.

[charp13]

I used to feel that Dylan was an irritating third wheel, during Season 1.  But now I have so much empathy for his character. Good lord! He's been through so much!  You just want him to do well, in spite of his family upbringing!  And Norman really lit it up on this episode!   

[Mord]

Norman has truly become Norman in this one. I agree with you about Dylan  (and Emma), they are my girlfriend'so 2nd favorite characters (behind Norma & Romero).

[the_horror_man]

The ending of the last episode was brilliantly done. Some of the best series work for any generation of television.

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