Bates Motel 3.10 Unconscious

Bates Motel 3.10 Unconscious
Alright, so I know last week's episode was called "Crazy" but that's the only word I can find to describe this finale! What a rollercoaster of a season this has been. So much has happened, and I didn't think all this information with the entire town would take a turn this way. I want to briefly say that this is also the first episode where Norma and Norman's personalities were polar opposite for once. When Norma found out he's leaving, she didn't raise her voice or try to provoke the situation any further. When Norman got avid and tried to hurry himself out, that was the only time Norma took action. Normally, we see Norma with the manic behaviour and Norman kept in the dark with a calm tone.

Romero has been working with the DEA office now to go after Bob Paris, but thankfully Alex diverged along the way. He's way too close to the case and I feel he's too involved all because of his mother's name on the ledger. When he went to Norma's place to apologize, you could see he was genuinely sorry. As much as I want him to come out the hero and winner in this, I find that he's had so much piled on conscious. Getting rid of Bob Paris was the only way he could lift most of that weight. I'm team Romero all the way!

Emma is getting hesitant about receiving new lungs! I don't know why she's second guessing a chance at living a healthy life, but I bet she knows Dylan had something to do with it. I'm glad they've kicked off to a good start and he's convinced her to undergo surgery. This is probably the one good thing that happened in this season finale for one of our leading characters.

I knew Bradley wouldn't make it out of this in one piece. She lost it when she shattered everything in her old house. I found it symbolic how she tried to make a fresh with the one person who helped her get out of town (with the assistance of Dylan), using resources that got her dad killed and ultimately tried to get rid of her. At the very end when Norman's inner subconscious took over and brutally murdered Bradley, I couldn't handle how off the edge he's become.

The ending scene with "Be My Baby" by The Ronette's after Norman decides to stay in White Pine Bay; exquisite. He's going to continue covering up murders and insist he's taking his mother's direction. Unless Norma can get him professional help, this will keep going on. Ending this season with upbeat music was the way to go. It's madness, but I'm still tuning in to watch this serial killer grow into his dark side.

The Following 3.11, Bates Motel 3.09

The Following 3.11 Demons
WHOA Gwen just took off on Ryan! I can't say I didn't think it would happen. I know her character could've been somebody we couldn't trust or a bystander who gets in the way. Ever since Claire, it's hard to take anybody seriously as a potential partner for Ryan.

Tom just ruined everything by stealing the laptop to keep tabs on Max. It looked like Erin was really on to him as a main suspect or she was a really good cop following her leads. I don't know if Tom is going to call this one in or if he'll cover up her death. You can't explain this properly to the authorities when you both carry a badge. He never should've tried to dodge phone calls and meetings about his whereabouts.

Mike and Max stay close to Ryan but nobody can help him except for himself. Right now, his subconscious is evoking more images of Joe, but I think he can pull himself out once Theo, Mark and Daisy are caught. When Daisy mentioned Theo as the scariest person she knows, I wonder if she was playing Mark at the time. I also thought the guy who cut people into boxes was the scariest I've ever seen.

Looks like Penny and Theo are on the road together, but I feel mislead with the whole cryptology and book. It had hidden coordinates, but did that mean it was the location of the elite party? I don't know if that person was a past student of Strauss as well, but their common interest is Ryan Hardy (no surprise there). It was a bit rushed with that part of the story, but I'm looking forward to next week's episode! Looks like there's a swap with Penny and Mike. At the end of the day, Ryan can make a deal for sure (if he's in the right mindset). Mike is the only person Ryan can go to, which he mentioned at the beginning when he found out Ryan returned to the bottle. But if Mark and Theo take him away, then Ryan will have Max and the "demons" that enable his alcohol addiction left.

Bates Motel 3.09 Crazy
Once again, Norma is going over her head. Romero really does care for her and it shows with how he's stuck his neck out time and time again. He got her car back for her and even stepped it up to Bob Paris for her. He went full throttle with the USB key analysis, even though it meant his family name to be investigated.

Now that the gun run was a dud with Dylan and Caleb, I'm surprised they even got any money out of it. Looks like Emma's life can be in the clear, but I have a feeling she may find out. I don't think Caleb is going too far, especially since he promised Dylan he'd be around if he needed anything.

Norma is unravelling into a bigger mess. Everybody wants to help her but all she does is lie and hide. Norman has evolved into his subconscious, and I believe once Norma is officially gone, that will be the tipping point for Norman's ruthlessness as a killer.

I really hope Romero makes it out of this season alive. He's shut himself out from Norma's problems but also found himself emotionally invested with her. I just hope this season ends with Bob Paris in the river. I can't stand him anymore. He drove therapist James out of town and he's even warned Norma about what's to come. It may be good advice to get away, but Norma's running out of resources since White Pine Bay originally was her fresh start.

So it looks like Bradley is back to shake things up? She's planting things in Norman's head, but it's going to screw up her plans of living underground and surviving solo. There isn't another storyline to offer her unless she can reinvent her life story. I think Norman may try and help her out, kind of how he did in first season for her. He also never hurt Annika, so I'm hoping the same will go for Bradley.

The Following 3.10, Bates Motel 3.08

The Following 3.10 Evermore
I don't think Joe Carroll is dead! We saw him solemnly go on the table by quoting 'The Raven,' but we don't see the person who injected him. He silently went into the next room but we don't get a focus on his facial features. I know Joe's memory still lives on in Ryan's subconscious, but I think there's more to Joe's legacy then what's left with Ryan's alcoholic tendencies. Maybe I'm not ready to let Joe Carroll go since he was a superb villain. I'm sure a lot of viewers probably feel the same way.

Now Gwen is struggling big time here, but she's given Ryan more than enough chances. She just doesn't understand what he's experienced only because he hasn't let her in. Ryan's just got to stay away from the alcohol now.

Another thing I noticed about Ryan was the irony that he saved Joe from everything else for the lethal injection. It was supposed to be his send-off to preserve him until he meets the ending Ryan wants for him. I know part of him in that prison hostage situation made him succumb to survival instincts. It was the part of him that Joe said was always inside him. This was also what Joe wants; once Joe dies, Ryan gets reborn again. I still don't believe Joe is dead because I'm still in denial.

Bates Motel 3.08 The Pit
I'm stunned that Bob Paris and his thugs beat the living daylights out of therapist James. All for the USB key and information on Norma. I tip my hat off to him for trying to help Norma by speaking to Norman. Unfortunately, that got him into trouble and leaked Norma's secret out (the struggles of survival).

Dylan's the absolute greatest to Emma. In all of this, he still wants to do something good and save her life. He's surrounded by so much confusion and anger, but she's the one good thing in his life that crossed paths with him.

Romero is throwing himself out on a limb for Norma. He needs to take a step back in case this goes haywire. The family dinner was nice, but Norman's subconscious is intensifying. I have no idea if he will go after Caleb or Romero first. I'm thinking Caleb because of the past. Romero may be next if he doesn't distance himself from Norma.

I can't believe that ending! I'm not sure if it's Bradley or if he's seeing things. The dog isn't real so this may be his imagination catching up with him.

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.

The Following 3.08, Bates Motel 3.06

The Following 3.08 Flesh & Blood

Another episode where I don't trust Gwen. Bringing your boss to Ryan's apartment is a big faux pas. If she was so concerned with him making it to the dinner, she would've tried every way to call and contact him while on the field. He has every right to feel bombarded by people acting like fan boys and opinions they should keep to themselves. If you decide to show up and shove your ideas down an FBI's throat, you're bound to get shut out (especially when it's Kevin Bacon).

Mike needs to stick with Ryan at all times. In that wired house explosion, Ryan was the one who bounced up and threw his body on to Mike and into the bathtub. Mike's more reckless/careless if Max or Ryan are with with him.

I'm glad Mendez was on board to let the team do their own investigation. After finding the children in the home, she gave up too easily. She thinks the job is getting too much for her, but Ryan is still fighting back at all costs.

I'm surprised nobody thought Joe Caroll would've escaped sooner. He was sentenced to the death penalty and had people hiding everywhere! This makes me wonder if the finale will end with him again. The show has steered away from the Edgar Allan Poe genre, so imagine it would somehow come back to it with Joe on the loose.

Bates Motel 3.06 Norma Louise

Norma is the definition of crazy. She's absolutely nuts and I feel we're finally seeing her behaviour without coddling Norman (or anyone else for that matter).

Dylan is building another healthy relationship, this time with Emma. She's always seeking Norma's approval and Norman's attention. It's about time somebody sees her as a person and not a walking health hazard. When he helped her clear her lungs, that shows he really did appreciate her being around this whole night for Norman's sake.

I didn't think Norma would actually return and speak to Caleb. It looks like they've mended things for the time being, but I don't know if this will turn out healthy.

Sheriff Romero is awesome and may just be my favourite character in this show. He came out of his gun shot wounds, popped out of his hospital bed and rammed his IV into the car (while still being hooked up to it!) It looks like he's out for blood and is sick and tired of all the corruption happening in his town. White Pine Bay is far from getting all the dirty laundry out of there, but Romero looks like he won't stand for it.

The Night Shift 2.07, The Following 3.07, Bates Motel 3.05

The Night Shift 2.07 Best Laid Plans
T.C. is so excited to be a father! I like this new jump in his step, it shows him and Jordan really working together. It also takes away from his addict sister-in-law's behaviour as of lately.

Ragosa and Topher were on point with their father instincts tonight. I like how they're trying to find ways to protect their daughters and want to outsmart them, it really showed a joking side to everything in this episode.

Kenny looks like he won't be good with Krista for a long time. I'm sad the whole group isn't getting along the way they should, it's much better when staff have a fun environment.

Paul got so much support from Scott tonight! Paul's dad dropping in the way he did was so overbearing and suffocating. Paul definitely needed Scott to help stand up for his goals and happiness. Paul looked really hurt from the simplest of rejections from his dad, and it was the most basic thing anybody would want; TIME. He wanted to spend quality time with his dad, nothing else.

I especially enjoyed T.C. and Drew giving their patient a second chance in getting his life back together and starting over.

The Following 3.07 The Hunt
Max is letting her guard down too much. She's way too careless with her injury and keeps throwing herself out into the field (possibly to avoid Mike and Tom?) I'd rather see her with Mike for the sake of stability.

Ryan's really unwell with all the Joe imagery going on. If Joe actually gets the death penalty, will Ryan's mind be at ease or worsen? I don't think he'll improve his condition if he's used to shutting everybody out and committing to the job.

Michael Ealy's acting is on another level! He bounces in and out of his cover life and murderous secret like no other, really impressed he's the new villain in the show! I have nothing bad to say about Theo as the new addition. I also want Mark to come back. Him and Theo are much better than this Duncan guy. Manny Montana's cameo was much appreciated! It fuelled my Graceland nostalgia even with minimal Tom scenes.

Bates Motel 3.05 The Deal
Norma's behaviour really doesn't make sense. She's wayward and is never consistent with what she wants. She may put Norman's needs ahead of hers, but she doesn't use logic to do anything right.

The Norman-Dylan fight was bound to happen. Norman is attached to his mom and doesn't like to see anybody get close to her. It almost looks like he's unnaturally obsessed with her because she's always suppressing his psychotic illness. I wonder if this is a taste of how the actual psycho comes about. Once he gets his mother taken away, his subconscious takes over his entire state of mind.

Romero is so supportive that Sheriff Badass should be his name. Walking in with Norma to declare she has the USB key hidden away safely is kind of ballsy. Norma was insane for making all sorts of demands, but it's either going to go well or south if she didn't make claims clear.

The Night Shift 2.06, The Following 3.05, Bates Motel 3.04

The Night Shift 2.06 Need To Know

[[I'm not sure if an episode was skipped by the network station, but according to IMDB, this was scheduled as next week's episode.]]

We get to meet Ragosa's wife and daughter and learn he's been hiding about his new position. It's understandable, especially when somebody steps down from a hire spot in the ER. It's sweet though his daughter takes an understanding to what her dad went through and how he feels more fulfilled learning and helping people.

T.C.'s life is getting messier. His sister-in-law is an anchor weighing him down with her addiction problems. He lives by a solid code though, which is you never turn your back on family. I'm afraid this isn't enough to justify her actions. She just keeps running away from them, refusing whatever help T.C. tries to offer. You either get help and get better or you stay in the rut you're stuck in.

Jordan is a good person though for never throwing it in T.C.'s face all that she's done in the past while T.C. served abroad. She really does have a heart of gold, and I'm glad Gwen stepped in and made it clear all that Jordan's been through for the sake of their relationship. Now that Jordan is pregnant, I'm hoping this introduces a more exciting storyline throughout the show.

Kenny looks like he made it clear to Krista where they stand, I just hope they can be friends. What's more awkward than breaking up with someone you have to work with?

The Following 3.05 Reunion

I'm liking the continuity from last week's episode into this one. Leaving off right where Ryan visited Joe in prison.

Strauss is FINALLY dead. I didn't think it would happen that quickly, but it looks like his "best student" is getting a prominent role in the show. Daisy can't possibly get far with her face plastered everywhere on the news. She can't survive now that Strauss isn't around to protect her. The character was getting tiring though, like how I felt with Emma in the previous two seasons. 

Max and Tom's relationship better be over soon. He's spying on her with the laptop, talk about broken trust in the relationship. Also, is Max a bad cop for not noticing all these hidden cameras in her apartment? Maybe a bad investigator, she is FBI after all.

Ryan's Gwen is rubbing me off the wrong way now. Too many questions, all at the worst times when he needs to relax. If he gives away too much, she's either next to throw him under the bus.

Bates Motel 3.04 Unbreak-Able

I wonder what's on the USB Annika left for Norma. Obviously it has to do with the Arcanum Club, but maybe it's all the dirty-laundry secrets of the town? Otherwise, the president of the club wouldn't have been so concerned ransacking the motel for it.

Dylan looks really hurt that Norman would sell him out so quick about harvesting Caleb at his place. It's not by choice, but he finally has a proper mother-son relationship with Norma. That's really all he's reached for growing up. Only learning what Caleb did to her did he learn why he was always treated differently apart from Norman. I think Dylan and Norma only started being civil to one another in the middle of season one when he found out something was psychologically wrong with Norman. Norma trusted the secret with Dylan, and since then they've grown with their relationship.

Norman is getting too attached to his mom. His goal is always to please her or seek approval. It's not normal, but it may be his subconscious trying to please the bad version of his mom that tells him "he did nothing wrong" every time he goes into his dark place. Also with Sheriff Romero paying frequent visits to the motel, he's not far off from finding the truth. This show is getting much darker as we go along, I hope we reach a conclusion with Norman's condition by the end of the finale. Really tired of waiting around like this!

The Night Shift 2.05, Bates Motel 3.03

Separating my post for The Following this evening since I really had a ramble with tonight's episode!

The Night Shift 2.05 Ghosts
T.C.'s sister-in-law is a drug addict! Makes sense with her sudden return to T.C.'s doorstep. The drugs in her purse are linked to Drew's late patient outside the clinic. I wonder if Drew will be the one finding this out first hand in next week's episode. I just hope she doesn't weigh down on T.C.'s problems when he's got everything going for him with Jordan at the moment.

Shutting down the entire ER was scary, I wonder if these are the great lengths people go through to contain diseases. That poor patient who had so many plans to go off and travel with his father to Alaska suddenly has to take a backseat to the rest of his life. Paul did a great job keeping it together, treating the patient as best he could.

Gwen's turning out to be a good friend of Drew, and may get comfortable with Kenny.

That was quick to write off Joey Chavez. I guess it was a part time gig for him before the actor (Alex Rodriguez) decided to go film the next installment of Magic Mike. I quite liked his character on the show. Since there was a lot of diversity already, he brought something else to the table.

I hope  Jordan isn't endangered any further. I'm glad Scott happened to be in the parking lot at the same time to rescue her and bring her home. He's not a bad guy, it's just one of the situations where she fell out of love with him when she always wanted to be with T.C. Hoping next week will close up that scary stalker patient story.

Bates Motel 3.03 Persuasion
Am I the only one surprised Annika is still alive? I thought that was her in the water, even though Norma verified the corpse wasn't her. The USB key must be important evidence to take into consideration. Norma better do the right thing and turn it in to Alex. It'll be interesting where the story will lead to with Annika's discovery.

I have no idea what the Arcanum Club houses other than wealthy and powerful part of town. I think they're all investors and take part in the illegal behaviours and vices of the town. It's sad no matter how much Romero tries to clean up the illegal activity, it's just the tip of the iceberg. Wish he could get more support in his offices, and NOT that guy who is competing for sheriff on the next election.

Norman and Emma may become a lethal couple. Emma will bring out the best of him, but her provocative outfit at the start of the episode brought out the suppressed Norman for a moment in the motel office. Emma is the only piece of goodness left in this show, I just don't want to see her go!

The Following 3.03, Bates Motel 3.02

The Following 3.03 Exposed
I don't trust Gwen! Moving in with Ryan is way too big of a step. Ryan wants a comfort zone, so he tries to keep her close.

Max and Mike are stronger together, especially since they successfully caught that killer together. Max has more fire, but I think her new boyfriend Tom may be her weakness. I think he also may be involved with the crazy couple, Kyle and Daisy. Tom had impeccable timing when Max was about to enter her apartment. (Can you tell I don't trust anyone new in this show?) He could be an extra player in Mark's plan to get to Ryan.

Mark is picking off the FBI one by one, and Max might be the first of the trio to go. If Tom has something to do with this, Mike may have his head for this.

Bates Motel 3.02 The Arcanum Club
Norma is so annoying. How is it that she and Sheriff are on an intimate basis? Romero is such a good guy, I wonder why he's always putting up with Norma. She's going to weaken him since they've both been covering up for Norman. Romero needs to see the light, and quick! His job needs to be straight, and involving himself with Norma is going to taint his reputation as the town's sheriff.

Norma is suffocating and suppressing Norman's condition. Covering up everything isn't going to be enough anymore; look her dead body is in the lake now! Somebody will find the dead prostitute and it will tie back to Norman somehow. I wonder if Norman drowned her because he couldn't have run her over, especially since she's undressed.

Dating Emma may occupy his extra time, but she may be next if she's not careful. I know with the homeschooling and time spent at the motel, that leaves a very small window for Norman to be alone. I think the only sane one in all of this is Dylan, but his crazy father (and now neighbour from south of the hill) is pulling him away from home. I think Dylan and Emma are the only ones who can "save" whatever is left of Norman's humanity. Hopefully they're not sacrificed for a lost cause.

The Following 3.02, Bates Motel 3.01

The Following 3.02 Boxed In
That was so gory and mortifying on a whole new level. I'm glad they didn't show how they killed Agent Clarke, but explaining the procedure creates the imagery for the audience to experience actual horror in this episode. All the agents knew they wouldn't let Jeffrey go, that's why none of them wanted to "confess" what happened the night Lily Gray died. Still, it would have bought them some time so they could look for him. I can't get over the way he was actually murdered though. I wonder if they'll show his wife Anna in the next episode reacting to it all.

I'm not sure if I trust Max's new boyfriend. Again, I can't trust anybody who gets too close to Ryan; the same goes for anyone new in Max and Mike's lives. Mike looks closed off to everyone else so I think he will be safe in terms of his personal aspect. The cult already ripped away his father, I don't think they can do anymore damage than in the state he's already in.

Now that we know how Ryan met his doctor girlfriend Gwen, I wonder if she was placed there all along to meet him in that exact moment. She happened to show up when Ryan got Clarke air-lifted by helicopter out. She was the doctor attending to him in the end, and this seems all too suspicious. She could have been in the right place at the right time (benefit of the doubt speaking), or she also may have arranged this to happen on purpose so she could get information on Ryan and Clarke =/

I don't know anymore! This is just all too traumatic to process. Gwen could have an ulterior motive, and back in the premiere at the wedding dinner, she was cornered BUT never really spoke up about it since Ryan went to do the wedding toast. She was spooked out but not too much =S If she is part of it, this will turn ugly. If she really is just a supportive girlfriend, than she's going to end up being used as bait. I've seen too much of this show already to think otherwise. The key is to trust no one.

Bates Motel 3.01 A Death in the Family
I'm glad there was a preview before tonight's episode because it's been a year too long since I've seen the finale.

Norma is getting too clingy and close for comfort for Norman. His mentality is deranged right now and doesn't look like he can function without "mommy's support". I'm happy Dylan said something upfront without keeping it in. The more open the family is to each other, the better they can protect one another.

I'm so happy Emma showed up, I was beginning to worry what happened with her character and if she would stick around at the motel. I hope she does homeschooling with Norman through the season. I feel she's the only stable person who can keep an eye out for him the same way Dylan does. Norma takes things too far, and that could be because of her lack of mother figure. She becomes overbearing and tries to make up for not having that role model in her life growing up. It's entirely a psychological situation, which makes it interesting to see what Norman Bates is to become.

I'm glad Dylan is trying to start a clean sheet of a life. Sheriff Romero's intentions look to better everything for the town, and he's off to a great start with burning up the marijuana farms. When he was in the barn and slammed the thug into the counter, I couldn't stop laughing! Romero is going to play an awesome role in this series, I hope this doesn't make him a target for people running other malicious activity.

The Following 2.13, Bates Motel 2.07

The Following 2.13 The Reaping
Is it strange my sister and I were cheering for Mike to shoot Lily? We knew Ryan wouldn't hold it against him for his anger, but now he may turn him in to the FBI and say it wasn't self defense. Mike has been aching on the inside since his father, so I hope he doesn't get thrown off the case =(

Now that the cult has been destroyed, Ryan should find clues to get closer to Joe. Not sure what the end game will be though because you either put him in jail or do the same thing Mike did =/ I also think Claire is going to get herself killed again now that Joe knows she's alive. She thinks the secret message will throw him off his game (which it has for now) but I see agitation and aggression coming out of this. Yes it will lure him out of hiding but it endangers everyone.

Two episodes left in this season?! I can't handle this!

Bates Motel 2.07 Presumed Innocent
Norman's alter ego is getting stronger. He's speaking up more against Norma, but she is smothering him way to much. If she keeps it up, Norman may burst out and permanently be stuck in the "black out" part of himself.

Alex Romero is strangely attracted to Norma and is probably going to stop her from seeing George Heldens (Michael Vartan). There was male rivalry in the eye contact at the police station so I think this is going to be a new story unfolding. I also think George isn't an entirely good guy. He probably has skeletons in his closet.

I'm sad to see Cody go! I feel she was the only other good person, besides Emma, in Norman's life. Dylan already walked out because of the seriousness of his parentage and hatred for Norma. Miss Watson the likeable teacher mysteriously died in an unsolved murder, leaving Norman confused. Norman really only had Cody left to rely on without question. It's evil of Norma to twist everything and claim Cody is the problem to try and cover up her own tracks.

Now we know Norman slept with Blair *jaw dropping news* This is going to change everything from how easy Romero has been with the Bates family this season to the gossiping town reaction.

Oh and I have a random scene spotting; front desk girl in the police station plays Holly from Rookie Blue! I miss my Toronto cop show so much that I am noticing the characters everywhere.

Bates Motel 2.05 The Escape Artist

Bates Motel 2.05 The Escape Artist
Cody is a really good friend. I can't believe she stayed behind to make sure Norman was well. They're both lucky in a sense Cody found him and made sure to wait long enough for him to wake up from his blackout. Cody is lucky Norman didn't turn on her, which would have been a slip up. Norman tried to kill Dylan a couple episodes back, and Dylan watches over him the best.

Aww Emma has a pot dealing boyfriend! It was going to happen with Gunner since Norman is unstable. I don't know what's with the rebellion but I did want to see a bigger Emma story come to surface!


Not sure if Romero will also get a bigger story line (not liking Nick or his marijuana business, staying close to Norma at the motel etc.) but he should get more screen time. I want to know his back story.

Dylan, tell me WHY do you think you are invincible?! Luckily, he made it to the hospital after that display of heroism and stupidity. Who stands in front of a charging car shooting bullets straight at two armed men? I'm surprised since that would probably be something he'd do for Remo. I wonder if cutting out Remo will put a distance between the two in the business. Now Dylan is in a good word with the actual boss!

Bates Motel 2.03 Caleb

Bates Motel 2.03 Caleb
Bradley's "suicide" is in the local paper and Emma feels guilty for not liking her. I want to see more Emma in this show. I like her so much and she keeps getting shafted with no storyline! All she does is work part time at the motel front desk and admire Norman from afar. There's more to her than her doe eyed schoolgirl crush and health condition.

Looks like Norma didn't get the part in the community theater, but that doesn't stop the casting director from befriending her. Not sure if this will be a new friend but throwing in Michael Vartan in the show makes everything ten times better =D

Norman has made new friends with the girl doing sets in the theater, but I'm not sure what her background story will be about. Whether or not he gets a new friend is a puzzle, but we all know Norman can't control his blackouts.

I don't like this "I'm Norma's brother," thrown in the mix. It stirs everything up to with this extra family drama. It makes sense why Dylan wants to keep the family together, but now having the bomb dropped on him that he is basically a product of incest/rape, that's huge. Did anybody notice how whack Norman went?! That was blackout mode where he didn't control his double personality. It's getting stronger and he almost killed Dylan in the middle of the kitchen! CONTROL THE BEAST, NORMAN!

Bates Motel 2.01 Gone But Not Forgotten

Bates Motel 2.01 Gone But Not Forgotten

Quite the returning premiere! I'm impressed with everything that happened in tonight's episode. I may actually believe Norman never killed Miss Watson to begin with. I actually have doubts he may not have done it, which is funny considering he is kind of schizophrenic and blacks out through certain situations.

That whole suicide attempt Bradley did was a desperate cry for help. She's angry the dad had an affair, but she must be angrier it was possibly the cause of his death and not the drug business. She's making herself too available to Dylan and Norman, It's not fair to Norman, but at least Dylan knows the boundaries and won't try anything considering his brother's feelings.

Dylan really is the good son. He has the bad boy image, but he sticks around for the sake of Norman. He is trying his best to be a good brother but it's tough when he is involved with the marijuana business. His heart is in the right place and stays out of selflessness. I hope he gets more on screen time. 

I demand more Emma!! I think she will play a bigger part since Norman is stuffing more animals and probably will work with Emma's dad more often. In addition to his morbid hobbies, visiting the cemetery isn't a good idea. Now there's a mystery man standing above her headstone. I think he has to be her father.

Sheriff Romero knows a lot of the underground mishaps in the town and remains mysterious through everything. Is he really the good sheriff of the town or does he cover up kind of like the crooked cops of the town? I remember he covered up things in season one but it was all for the greater good. I want to believe he's the good one in this TV show other than Emma. If Bradley doesn't clean up her mess at the end of the show, Sheriff Romero will find it. Norman may help her the best he can but I have a feeling Dylan will find out and put it together it must be Bradley.

I just finished watching the first Bates Motel: After Hours. I don't know if it will be as promising as Chris Hardwick's Talking Dead or Talking Bad but it needs better organization with the questions. It's already airing late at night, so not many people stay up late on a Monday night to hash tag and post questions they want to know about the show. I'm happy they tried their best with interviewing the three main characters (Freddie was in England, poor guy). I hope Olivia Cooke and Nicola Peltz (Emma and Bradley), or even Sheriff Romero get to come on the show to discuss the future of the show. I'd really want to hear their point of views on the show's direction with the new characters. I'm looking forward to Michael Vartan's guest appearance on the show!

Bates Motel 1.10 Midnight

Bates Motel 1.10 Midnight

I don’t understand why everyone on the Internet hated last night’s episode. It was magnificent!
In my opinion, this is the one show where there’s consistency in every episode (I had the same feelings about The Following as well).

What I like about Bates Motel is the subtle clues left in the show. I try my best to pay attention to detail from start to finish and you see most of the characters intertwine with each other. It IS a small town after all, so we’re bound to run into the same people at some point.

Everyone who is criticizing the VERY END of the episode; are you not paying attention?! I’m being serious, that ending opens up the opportunity for season 2, shows Norman isn’t getting better and NOW we know who Miss Watson is!

She plays a bigger role than Norman’s teacher (who pushes for the inappropriate teacher-student relationship) — her necklace pendant has the letter “B” on it.

In the last episode 1.09 Underwater, Bradley freaks out to Dylan over letters they found in her dad’s old office with the indication he had an affair. It was signed “B” and the exact way it was written was how it appeared on Miss Watson’s necklace. So many secrets in this town and I hope it gets even better.

Who is this Eric that Miss Watson was arguing with on the cellphone anyway? I want to say the Sheriff Alex Romero (for fun to see where that goes) or the therapist since he’s evaluating Norman. But it’s probably a new character which I wouldn’t mind seeing anyway.

Definitely a finale that did not disappoint!