BATES MOTEL Renewed For Seasons 4 and 5

BATES MOTEL has scored a two-season pickup, A&E announced. Season 4 will bow at sometime in 2016.

“The vision of our incredible creative team has exposed the steady breakdown of the relationship between Norman and Norma Bates,” said Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&E and Lifetime, in a statement. “We are thrilled to bring fans two more seasons to witness the next stages of Norman’s transformation into the most notorious psychopath in cinematic history.”

The series — which follows a young Norman Bates and his, um, twisted relationship with his mother, Norma — recently concluded its third season. (And while season 5 isn’t officially confirmed as the end, the showrunners had previously spoken of a five-year plan.)

BATES MOTEL co-creator Kerry Ehrin also took to Twitter to celebrate the show’s official renewal.

It’s Official. 2 seasons renewed. I feel like I’ve been pregnant and I can finally tell people.

— Kerry Ehrin (@KE8) June 15, 2015

Are you happy to get more BATES?

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BATES MOTEL Boss, Cast Preview Season 3

BATES MOTEL season 3 launches tonight, and while speaking with reporters on the show’s Vancouver set, series co-creator Kerry Ehrin shared that it’s, in part, a “battle for [Norman’s] soul.”

Ehrin, as well as series stars Freddie Highmore (Norman), Max Thieriot (Dylan), Olivia Cooke (Emma), and Nestor Carbonell (Romero) previewed what else is in store this year…

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A&E Sets Season 3 Premiere of BATES MOTEL, Series Premiere of THE RETURNED

A&E has set the season 3 premiere of BATES MOTEL and the series premiere of THE RETURNED for Monday, March 9th, the network announced.

The dramas — both of which are executive produced by Carlton Cuse — will kick off with BATES airing at 9 PM, followed by THE RETURNED at 10.

Here’s what A&E had to say about the premieres…

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BATES MOTEL Season 3 First Promo: Norman Has His Eye on REVOLUTION’s Tracy Spiridakos

The first promo for BATES MOTEL season 3 is here, and, as you might expect, Norman is being extra creepy. In his sights? REVOLUTION’s Tracy Spiridakos.

Check out the teaser now!

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So. Freaking. Creepy.

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BATES MOTEL Renewed for Season 3

BATES MOTEL will return for a third season, A&E announced today.

“The incredible writing team and talented ‘Bates Motel’ cast has made this series one of the most compelling original dramas on television,” said David McKillop, Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&E Network in a statement. “The brilliant twists and turns of the past two seasons keep its loyal fan base coming back for more. We are so proud of the show.”

BATES MOTEL’s 10-episode third season will start production this fall.

Are you excited to get more of BATES MOTEL?

BATES MOTEL: Nestor Carbonell and Max Thieriot Tease Their Characters

While viewers may have preconceived notions about what to expect from Norman and Norma Bates on BATES MOTEL, but the other characters are a bit more of a mystery.

To try and get some insight into the characters surrounding the Bates, I spoke with BATES MOTEL actors Nestor Carbonell (Sheriff Romero) and Max Thieriot (Dylan) to see what they could tease…

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BATES MOTEL: Freddie Highmore on Playing the New Norman Bates

PSYCHO’s Norman Bates is one of the most iconic film characters around, and now, thanks to the new A&E series, BATES MOTEL, television viewers will get to experience the journey of what made him so…twisted.

To find out a little bit more about the series, I spoke with Freddie Highmore (Norman) about stepping into Norman’s shoes, and his character’s relationship with Norma…

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BATES MOTEL: Carlton Cuse on the Appeal of Doing Something New with Norman (and Norma) Bates

Norman Bates is coming to television.

The iconic PSYCHO character has made his presence felt in a book, comics, and multiple movies (including a TV movie), but thanks to A&E’s BATES MOTEL, Norman will be appearing on our screens every week.

But this Norman is different than everything else we’ve seen from him: in BATES MOTEL, viewers will learn more about a young Norman and his relationship with his mother, Norma…in present day.

I spoke with BATES MOTEL executive producer Carlton Cuse (whom you may know as one of the LOST showrunners) about the appeal of working with these iconic characters…

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