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Season 3 – Bates Motel

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After the death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel in the picturesque coastal town of White Pine Bay, giving herself and teenage son Norman a chance to begin anew. Shy Norman is reluctant at first, but with the help of his mother -- with whom he shares an intensely close relationship -- the boy begins to open up to others and make new friends. Some locals, however, aren't as friendly and welcoming to the Bates, who discover that because White Pine Bay isn't as peaceful as it appears, they are forced to do whatever it takes to survive. The drama series, from executive producers Carlton Cuse ("Lost") and Kerry Ehrin ("Friday Night Lights") and inspired by the seminal 1960 horror film "Psycho," explores the formative years of Norman Bates and how his complicated bond with his mother forged a serial killer.
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Bates Motel — Season 3

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Critics Consensus

Bates Motel further blurs lines around TV's creepiest taboo mother/son relationship, uncomfortably darkening its already fascinating tone.

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Allison Keene Collider 12/15/2017
The series is not waiting around to develop Norman any further - he's ready, and so are we. As Norman says to Emma, "it's just time." Go to Full Review Andrea Towers Entertainment Weekly 12/15/2017
I'm going to call this season of Bates Motel "the one where everything that you thought would happen didn't happen." Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 03/10/2015
Bates Motel is a slow-moving show... But it tells emotional stories so well that it's easy to not care when the overarching plot is mostly standing still. Go to Full Review Ross Bonaime Paste Magazine 12/15/2017
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"Unconscious" is an excellent finale to a exceptional third season of Bates Motel. This seems like a conclusion to the show we knew, and the beginning of a show where everyone realizes they are doomed. Go to Full Review Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush 12/15/2017
Season 3 finale "Unconscious" put a major nail in the coffin Go to Full Review Michael Ausiello TV Line 12/15/2017
It's totally, completely Psycho. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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michael p @Labspeciman 09/01/2024 The stories are amazingly fun. Creepy Norman and his doting mother. The original movie was based on the story of Ed Gein. Central Wisconsin cannibal. That is another real life horrow story. See more Yuri S @Yuuri 05/06/2022 Bates Motel parece incansável. Você pode até imaginar que a morosidade de White Pine Bay cansará e o deixará sem ânimo, aí Carlton Cuse e Kerry Ehrin subvertem a lógica e a tornam interessante e inesquecível. See more 06/05/2021 A more forgetable season, but still amazing. By now you can tell all the actors have really learned who they are playong and it pays off big time with a more emotional season than ones prior. Season 3 acts as a really amazing transition from the lighter and rather playful events in seasons prior, into the twisted and sinister events that are about to unfold. See more 05/30/2020 "suicide"ing your friend's is not good. 9.5/10. See more 08/23/2019 Vera Farmiga is Talented Best Show Ever See more 07/07/2019 as we become more and more disturbed by Normans behaviour and thoughts we become more and more disturbed by Normans incestuous thoughts See more Read all reviews
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Vera Farmiga

Norma Bates

Freddie Highmore

Norman Bates

Max Thieriot

Dylan Massett

Olivia Cooke

Emma Decody

Nicola Peltz Beckham

Bradley Martin

Nestor Carbonell

Sheriff Alex Romero

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 9, 2015 A Death in the Family Norman and Emma make decisions regarding their future; Norma informs Norman of his boundaries; Dylan's new start is complicated by an unexpected visit. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 16, 2015 The Arcanum Club Norma and Norman focus on Annika's disappearance; Norma learns the truth about the Arcanum Club; Caleb and Dylan meet a new neighbor. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 23, 2015 Persuasion Norman's growing relationship with Emma weakens his bond with Norma; Norma objects when Romero asks Norman some hard questions; Romero meets his re-election competition. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 30, 2015 Unbreak-Able Emma and Norman spend a day away from the motel; Romero looks into two strange deaths in White Pine Bay; Norma returns to school; Caleb and Dylan's hidden secrets unravel. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 6, 2015 The Deal Norma turns to Romero for guidance when she finds herself in an unexpected position of power; the fallout of a secret impacts Norman and Dylan; Caleb contemplates a surprising offer. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 13, 2015 Norma Louise Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay; Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman; Romero faces a new threat; Norma's departure leads to a difficult decision for Caleb. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 20, 2015 The Last Supper Norma returns home to a gigantic mess; Norman agrees to get help; Dylan learns disturbing news about Emma's health. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 27, 2015 The Pit Romero confronts Norma about newly learned information; Caleb and Dylan take a risky job; Emma comes to a decision about her future with Norman. Details Episode 9 Aired May 4, 2015 Crazy Norman spends the day with a surprise visitor; Norma attempts to keep secrets from being exposed; Caleb pays a price for helping Dylan with a good deed at the farm. Details Episode 10 Aired May 11, 2015 Unconscious Norman's issues push Norma to the breaking point; Emma has an unexpected reaction to good news; Romero picks a side and seals his fate in the town; Caleb's decision brings about major life changes. Details

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Bates Motel — Season 3

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 9, 2015