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A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.
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A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.
Cast, crew and production details
Vera FarmigaNorma Bates
Freddie HighmoreNorman Bates
Max ThieriotDylan Massett
Olivia CookeEmma Decody
Nestor CarbonellAlex Romero
Nicola PeltzBradley Martin
Kenny JohnsonCaleb Calhoun
Mike VogelZack Shelby
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Episode 1
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by Kerry EhrinGuest stars Kenny Johnson, Kyle Warren, Isabelle McNally, Austin Nichols, John Hainsworth, Vivian Lanko, Sam Vincent
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Episode 2
Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
Directed by Sarah BoydWritten by Steve Kornacki, Alyson EvansGuest stars Kenny Johnson, Daniel Boileau, Isabelle McNally, Austin Nichols, Andrea Brooks, Ryan Hurst, Antonio Cayonne, Cameron Dent
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Episode 3
Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
Directed by Sarah BoydWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Kenny Johnson, Isabelle McNally, Austin Nichols, Travis Breure, Malcolm Craig, Mira Eden, Cameron Forbes, Joshua Hinkson
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Episode 4
Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
Directed by Max ThieriotWritten by Torrey SpeerGuest stars Kenny Johnson, Isabelle McNally, Malcolm Craig, Brooke Smith, Melissa Hughes, Jillian Fargey, Ryan Hurst, Aliyah O'Brien
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Episode 5
Norman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth. Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes a spur-of-the-moment decision with far-reaching consequences.
Directed by Nestor CarbonellWritten by Kerry Ehrin, Erica LipezGuest stars Isabelle McNally, Austin Nichols, Brooke Smith, Rihanna, Carlton Cuse, Teryl Rothery, Al Sapienza, Raphael Sbarge
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Episode 6
Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton CuseGuest stars Isabelle McNally, Austin Nichols, Rihanna
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Episode 7
Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
Directed by Steph GreenWritten by Freddie Highmore, Freddie Highmore, Erica LipezGuest stars Isabelle McNally, Austin Nichols, Brooke Smith, Shannon Chan-Kent
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Episode 8
Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
Directed by Freddie HighmoreWritten by Erica LipezGuest stars Isabelle McNally, Brooke Smith, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Zibby Allen, Nicholas Carella, Dominique Robinson, Jillian Fargey, Ryan Hurst
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Episode 9
Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to the family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero enacts his plan for revenge.
Directed by Olatunde OsunsanmiWritten by Scott KosarGuest stars Isabelle McNally, Brooke Smith, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Zibby Allen, Nicholas Carella, Chris Shields, Noel Johansen, Jillian Fargey
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Episode 10
Norman Bates comes home.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton CuseGuest stars Ian Tracey, Diana Bang, Brooke Smith, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Nicholas Carella, Chris Shields, Nicholas Holmes, Nathan Cann
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