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jack1535 · 03-18-2013, 11:02 PM

Anybody watch this tonight? The first episode was very good. It's being produced by Lost's Carlton Cuse and Friday Night Lights' Kerry Ehrin. It's a 10 episode prequel to Hitchcock's Pyscho.

The scenes after this episode makes it look like a very creepy show

Galvatron · 03-19-2013, 01:54 AM

I watched the premiere tonight and REALLY enjoyed it. I'm impressed how it modernizes the story of Norman Bates while it manages to maintain a vintage look and vibe to it. Things like the clothing, appliances and the motel itself all do a job keeping this show close to its roots without setting it in the 50s/60s.

Vera Farmiga's portrayal of a classic character that has never even been seen before is what hooked me though. I always love her work on screen and she doesn't disappoint here either. Freddie Highmore somehow captures a young Norman Bates without actually impersonating Anthony Perkins pretty well.

This first episode had some pretty intense scenes and some very Hitchcock-like camera setups that were really impressive. Definitely gonna make this part of my regular viewing along with Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, the only other shows I never miss.

Edit: Oops I totally forgot about Psycho part 4 that DID feature Norma Bates as a character, but I think I can be excused for that since that movie sucked so hard, lol.

Burns11 · 03-19-2013, 02:18 AM

Norma was in Psycho IV, which was pretty much a prequel of sorts in it's own right (it was shown in flashbacks). It was actually pretty good, IMO, better than 2 and 3.

BenGerman · 03-19-2013, 11:47 AM

I actually liked it. I thought Farmiga was FANTASTIC and I love the idea of a flawed protagonist, which has worked out really well for shows who have had one.

Holic · 03-19-2013, 07:56 PM

I watched and I'm hooked. Farmiga was amazing I thought. Already looking forward til next week.

Ed26 · 03-19-2013, 10:25 PM

I haven't seen it yet, but kind of disappointed that the show is not set in the 50s, 60s.

Brandwin · 03-20-2013, 09:04 AM

I enjoyed it. I'll keep checking it out.

Jr. · 03-20-2013, 11:00 PM

They're about to show the first episode out here. Looking forward to watching it

EDIT: That was pretty good. I've always been a Vera Farmiga fan, but the kid playing Norman is going to be great I think.

03-18-2013, 11:02 PM	#1
jack1535 MVP OVR: 3 Join Date: Mar 2010	Bates Motel (A&E) Anybody watch this tonight? The first episode was very good. It's being produced by Lost's Carlton Cuse and Friday Night Lights' Kerry Ehrin. It's a 10 episode prequel to Hitchcock's Pyscho. The scenes after this episode makes it look like a very creepy show __________________ Buffalo Bills Buffalo Sabres

03-19-2013, 01:54 AM	#2
Galvatron True Ace OVR: 9 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harlem, New York Posts: 606	Re: Bates Motel (A&E) I watched the premiere tonight and REALLY enjoyed it. I'm impressed how it modernizes the story of Norman Bates while it manages to maintain a vintage look and vibe to it. Things like the clothing, appliances and the motel itself all do a job keeping this show close to its roots without setting it in the 50s/60s. Vera Farmiga's portrayal of a classic character that has never even been seen before is what hooked me though. I always love her work on screen and she doesn't disappoint here either. Freddie Highmore somehow captures a young Norman Bates without actually impersonating Anthony Perkins pretty well. This first episode had some pretty intense scenes and some very Hitchcock-like camera setups that were really impressive. Definitely gonna make this part of my regular viewing along with Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, the only other shows I never miss. Edit: Oops I totally forgot about Psycho part 4 that DID feature Norma Bates as a character, but I think I can be excused for that since that movie sucked so hard, lol. __________________ The Signature of New York Last edited by Galvatron; 03-19-2013 at 02:03 AM.

03-19-2013, 02:18 AM	#3
Burns11 Greatness Has Arrived OVR: 16 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,409	Re: Bates Motel (A&E) Norma was in Psycho IV, which was pretty much a prequel of sorts in it's own right (it was shown in flashbacks). It was actually pretty good, IMO, better than 2 and 3.

03-19-2013, 11:47 AM	#4
BenGerman No Place Better OVR: 27 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,765 Blog Entries: 12	Re: Bates Motel (A&E) I actually liked it. I thought Farmiga was FANTASTIC and I love the idea of a flawed protagonist, which has worked out really well for shows who have had one. __________________ Writer for Operation Sports Gamertag (Xbox One): Bengerman 1031 PSN Name: BadNewsBen Twitter: @BadNewsBenV Twitch: www.Twitch.TV/Bengerman10

03-19-2013, 07:56 PM	#5
Holic All Star OVR: 31 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 6,424	Re: Bates Motel (A&E) I watched and I'm hooked. Farmiga was amazing I thought. Already looking forward til next week.

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03-19-2013, 10:25 PM	#6
Ed26 Best defensive SS OVR: 4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 607	Re: Bates Motel (A&E) I haven't seen it yet, but kind of disappointed that the show is not set in the 50s, 60s. __________________ MLB: Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves NBA:Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies

03-20-2013, 09:04 AM	#7
Brandwin Hall Of Fame OVR: 50 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 30,642	I enjoyed it. I'll keep checking it out.

03-20-2013, 11:00 PM	#8
Jr. Playgirl Coverboy OVR: 18 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 19,219	Re: Bates Motel (A&E) They're about to show the first episode out here. Looking forward to watching it EDIT: That was pretty good. I've always been a Vera Farmiga fan, but the kid playing Norman is going to be great I think. __________________ My favorite teams are better than your favorite teams Watch me play video games Last edited by Jr.; 03-21-2013 at 12:04 AM.

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