The Following 3.09, Bates Motel 3.07

The Following 3.09 Kill The Messenger
I don't think killing Joe Carroll will solve any problems. The show originated with him so replacing him with another villain won't have the same spark from first season. The substitute villain, whether it be Mark or Theo, aren't strong enough as killers. They follow int he footsteps of their mentors, they don't give orders for their own revenge. Looks like Joe will fight back in the next episode now that he pocketed sunglasses and made them into a tool he needs.

I can't believe they weren't able to find the laptop! I wanted Tom to get caught with it at last, but they just dropped the topic and went after leads to Theo =/ Mike and Max are finding everything they can to help Ryan with his situation. Getting his bank frozen and car tagged under theft is huge though. It slows him down but just motivates him to go after Theo. I think this means they're closing in on Theo and he has very little resources left.

Gwen is pregnant! So maybe she was an innocent all along? I hope she sticks around now that Claire and Joey have moved out of the storyline.

Bates Motel 3.07 The Last Supper
I'm glad the James the professor/therapist intervened! Norman has different fantasies surrounding his relationship with Norma (this was obvious from the beginning) but he's now aggressive with the matter. I'm happy Dylan brought up his problem to Norma while she was gone for the night. He dressed up and pretended he was her for the sake of missing her entirely.

They both act so manic and it's unusual how the resolve is always not to seek further help. James coming in for a house call is the only professional council Norman's ever had. The fact it turned sour so fast shows Norman's escalating his behaviour to a new level. I think he's reached into his subconscious and can't turn back.

It's a good thing Emma can get protected by Dylan in all of this. Alex and James protect Norma, who looks out for Norman. Caleb protects Dylan, who is now watching out for Emma. It looks like there's some division happening, but Norman needs to be away from them all.

What was up with that ending?! I wonder if it's a dream or if it's really happening =S Norman's over the edge, it doesn't look like he can get any saving now.