r/BatesMotel

Why didn't they take Norman and Normas relationship all the way?

They led up to it until the end. I think it would have added another psychological element to the show. He's already breaking down mentally and his mom is the one he cares about the most. His feelings for her are clearly beyond mother and son. It would have taken the show to another level and could have been what pushed norma to get married to Alex.

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u/Username1984xx — 1 day ago

Spoiler … on the mini saga on Romero’s escape.

So the kid discharges his firearm in the middle of the night where you could hear a pin drop a mile away and his parents, who are right there, somehow don’t hear a freaking bang just a few yards from their house?

That gave Romero enough time to trick the kid back into the house, put himself into limp mode, and split back into the woods? I think they really dropped the ball on that scene.

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u/collectingsouls — 2 days ago

Spoiler !!!! Does Dylan Know Caleb Died ?

I’m actually on my second watch rn I’m on season 2 but the thing is on my first watch in season 5 Caleb gets run over my chuck and chuck burns his body right? Does Dylan still believe that Caleb is out there alive running his life? acc to me Dylan thinks Caleb is alive which is the saddest part of the show !

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u/UfY_22 — 4 days ago

Why Norman killed Miss Watson?

Why does Norman kill Miss Watson? I didn't remember that night he spent with his teacher. But Miss Watson is kind and sweet to him, even though she was wearing a provocative outfit. Why kill her when she’s the only one who pays him any attention? Perhaps she reminded him of his mother, Norma? I wish I could understand his decision to kill her. Did you understand it?

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u/Ok_Exercise3995 — 4 days ago
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Summer off

Okay! I’m a teacher who has the next two months off! Other than reading books and planning for next year I want to totally expand my movie education, I want movies that will blow my mind, leave a lasting mark and inspire me! What should I watch?
Make me truly think outside the box whilst also feeling emotionally challenged!

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u/Crazy_Look_6227 — 9 days ago

(Spoiler) Norman’s true arch nemesis: Everyone’s fists

Just rewatching the episodes and at this point, I’m just laughing when I realize how many times Norman gets punched in the face.

Let's see, we've got:

* The high school girl boyfriend at the prom dance.
* Dylan
* The security guard** at the strip club
* The farmer
* The guys who put him in the box**
* Norma (I'm pretty sure she clocked him at least once too?)

I am certain I’m forgetting a few punches, but at this point, it's almost as much of a running joke as his blackouts. I can’t help but laugh 🤣🤣 Who else am I missing?

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u/collectingsouls — 9 days ago

Season 3 episode 2 - I feel sorry for Norman

Please no spoilers for anything past the episode mentioned in the title.

I feel sorry for Norman. I feel like he could’ve had a chance at normalcy if it weren’t for the trauma he’s experienced his whole life, especially as a child. If Norma wasn’t so worried about losing him and got him help earlier (or even now) he probably would’ve never done anything he has up to this point. I get that he’s a psychopath but therapy and meds do wonders.

I noticed that after experiencing the trauma of being locked in that box for days, it seems that he has given into his ways and is almost embracing it.

I’m sure there will come a point when I don’t feel sorry for him but I will still feel sad that things could’ve been different. He really was a nice person only concerned about protecting his loved ones at first.

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u/ZayumZazzy — 12 days ago