TV: Bates Motel

[nyquillyn]

Emma (the girl with the oxygen tank) is way cuter than Bradley (the girl Norman slept with).

[epilogue]

I'm two episodes behind.

[Biff Pocoroba]

Well the past few episodes have taken on a of level bat shit over the topness that would make a Mexican telanovela or American Horror Story proud. Can't really take it seriously anymore but the Norman Bates character is interesting enough to see how the season plays out.

[nyquillyn]

Not so sure I'm gonna last all the way through this season. I still like the weird relationship between Norma and Norman, but the rest of the plot leaves a lot to be desired. I think they are trying to throw too much shit into the plot. I would prefer a "slow burn" and more focus on Norman's mental state.

My wife really doesn't like Vera Farmiga as Norma. I think she has done a decent enough job, but I'll be honest and say I haven't been blown away by her either.

It'll be interesting to see if Freddie Highmore's (Norman) performance will be enough to carry me through to the end of season. He's pretty great.

[EJ]

Just read the second season premieres on March 3. A decent, but not great show. Norman's character is interesting enough to keep me watching.

[Biff Pocoroba]

This has gotten quite good the past few weeks, especially if you skip over the whole Dylan/marijuana subplot.

[EuellG]

It's really good

[makeshift]

norman is a pimp- blondie, teacher, punk girl- and emma whenever he wants

[Biff Pocoroba]

Well it finished out strong. The last scene of the last two episodes with the Norma hallucinations were fantastic and I loved Norman's glance at the camera to close the season. I'm looking forward to seeing where it will be going next year. I'm sure the producers have a timeline how long they want the series to run now that it's a success and they have two lead actors who are very good in their roles. I really hope they can pace it just right without Norman going full on psycho until the end but not loading it with filler too. At least there is still plenty to work in and remain faithfull to the film's plot.

[nyquillyn]

Anyone still watching this? I kinda lost interest halfway through the first season, but I'm thinking about binge watching to get caught up for the third season. My friends say Season 2 was way better than the first.

[Biff Pocoroba]

Starts back tonight if anyone else is watching.

[Strat]

This has gotten pretty goddamn great!

[Biff Pocoroba]

Nice to see someone else is watching.

[Strat]

The actor who plays norman is really fucking good at it. Almost too good...

[Biff Pocoroba]

I agree. Vera Farmiga has gotten a lot of attention as Norma, deservedly, but Freddie Highmore is nailing it too in a role that hasn't been as scene chewing (yet).

[epilogue]

Welp, I suppose Imma have to give this one another go.

[Strat]

I agree. Vera Farmiga has gotten a lot of attention as Norma, deservedly, but Freddie Highmore is nailing it too in a role that hasn't been as scene chewing (yet).

The looks he gives are perfect. The look he gave Norma when she was crying and hugging her brother.

Then the putting on the nightgown and making breakfast. Man

[Biff Pocoroba]

Good episode last night but the final minute or so certainly turned up the creep factor a notch.

[Biff Pocoroba]

Season is in the books. Plenty of filler and auxiliary plotlines that didn't play into the Norma/Norman story but when it was good it was really good. I'm sure I'll be back next season.

[Biff Pocoroba]

Returns tonight. It got a two season renewal with an end date next year.