Bates Motel Return 2016.

[BroadwayNYC2]

I hope they tackle Psycho a la Hannibal and Red Dragon. Devote a few episodes without sacrificing the original tone of the series. 

[SNAFU]

Got to say Norma played dead good! No involuntary eye flutter when he was gluing her eye lids open.

[Mr Roxy]

They must have had a blast shooting that scene. The final scenes at home were as good as anything Hitchcock ever did.

[SmoothLover]

I was a little disappointed that they did not do more with Emma's mother missing. I thought for sure the sheriff would find something a bone or something while planting trees for Norma. I loved the scene where the sheriff was beating the crap out of Norman in the church.

[SNAFU]

I don't think Emma's mother is a done deal yet. Just like his dog returning, Emma's mother may show up either in Norman's World or the real one.

[Jane2]

Wow Doozie!  This is not a spoiler, but remember when the guy brought a chicken enchilada casserole? I had dinner company that night and made a chicken enchilada casserole. 

[SNAFU]

That scene Janne was so freaking tense! I was really concerned for the guy I hated with a passion three episodes ago! The direction is terrific. My only concern is we have gotten this far and there are still 10 episodes to go. Pretty much every one of the main characters have scattered where their character arcs could just end.

[Margo319]

Great interview for those interested:

http://tvline.com/2016/05/16/bates-motel-season-5-spoilers-psycho-norman/

I loved the finale, the acting by everyone was brilliant, and I look forward to the final season.  I forgot how short this show is and how it just flies by.  

[SmoothLover]

Why did someone start a new thread?  Strange...

[Luscious]

I loved how they stayed true to the original film, having Norman pick out a "periwinkle blue" dress in which to bury his mother. But in the movie, the sheriff's wife tells Lila Crane that she helped Norman pick out the dress, which clearly didn't happen. Odd that they chose to stay only partially true to the original.

That said, it was an outstanding season finale, and sets the stage for a bonkers final season!

 

[SNAFU]

Well, the Producers have gone on record as saying they are not recreating the movie, but using some of the elements.

[songanddanceman2]

Wow I knew they had to kill her but I thought it would be next season. Stunning finale, wow. 

[Petralicious]

I do not think I have ever scene such riveting TV. I had a feeling they would kill Norma off this season, and next season focus on the aftermath with Ghost Norma and Marion Crane. Very much Groundbreaking.