Friday, February 21, 2014

Steph Reviews: Bates Motel

So my sister and I decided to watch Bates Motel on Netflix. We NEVER agree on shows so this was monumental. I had seen some episodes and wanted to catch up before the new season, even though we don't have cable so that doesn't make sense. There are only 10 episodes of season one, so we watched 8 in one setting (it's netflix guys, don't judge) and 2 the next day (because we have restraint). Turns out I had seen them all, just not in order so it didn't make sense. Now it does.

If you haven't seen or heard of the show, the premise is a mom and her teenage son, Norman, move to a new town after the dad dies to run a motel. We soon learn things are a little more sinister than they seem. And they just keep getting worse. Each episode leaves you wanting more, that's for sure. Really suspenseful and at times complicated to keep up with. But it's eerie and creepy in a good way. I definitely wouldn't call it scary, but maybe for some people who aren't into that sort of stuff.

I don't really know anything about the movie Psycho, but apparently the main character (Norman) is a serial killer in it. So this is portraying his earlier life before that movie took place. Knowing that bit of information makes it hard for me to focus on the show. You see this young boy who seems to have a lot of unnecessary struggles in his life (a strange mom who seems way too attached to him at times to name one) and you feel bad for him. Knowing he is going to turn into a serial killer makes me angry. Like I want to find a way for him to be saved before that happens.

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Apparently that will not happen because the season finale showed his teacher murdered and him having blacked out not remembering it. This isn't the first time he blacked out and did something bad, either. Earlier in the season, we learn he was responsible for his dad's death.

The whole Abernathy situation is strange to me. Not that we have to worry about that much anymore since he is now dead. And why are all the cops in town corrupt? Bradley is a whore bad person and I don't like that Dylan is hanging around her. I kind of hope she becomes one of Norman's victims and I don't know why. I feel bad for Emma. Her dad is awesome, though. She likes Norman so much and he just doesn't seem interested. Maybe she'll go with Gunner. I mean, he did give her a pot cupcake, which seems to be a nice gesture for a stoner. I wouldn't know.

And what ever happened to that Chinese girl who escaped? They didn't touch on it after Shelby ran after her trying to shoot her. I'll assume she's dead, but did they find her body/what did they with her? If Ramaro is in on it, how will that play out?

And aren't killers supposed to like killing animals? He was very upset when the dog died. But he did keep it taxidermied in his room, which is really fricken weird. I grew up around taxidermy and think it's cool, but not with a pet. That's WAY too far.

Norma is just weird. I didn't realize it when I was watching out of order, but when I rewatched, I began alarmed. And that takes a lot for me. I'm not sure if she's crazy, too, or that's just how she is viewed. She definitely seems to have an abnormal obsession with her son. And the fact that she is so closed to him getting any kind of help is weird. I don't know if she is lying about her past or what her deal is, but I think she will only further aggravate Norman's condition.

I like Dylan overall, but wonder what the new season will bring for him. I feel like he wants to help Norman, but at the same time doesn't want to make things worse because of what Norma divulged to him so might just leave him alone. He has pushed with some issues and has seen some of Norman's weird behavior, but what could he really do? I'd like more background info on him. He seems to have a really bad relationship with his mom and she didn't seem to care about him until he was useful to her.

And how will Norman not be accused of his teacher's death? Cause fingerprints are a thing. Unless Ramaro does something with them. I mean, Norma does know a lot about him and did witness him kill Abernathy.

It would be best for them to move. That town has brought them nothing but trouble. Not that the town is the issue, but they would be best to start over. But I don't think that will be happening. Trouble will undoubtedly follow them anywhere, but I think they're gonna stick around to stew in this steaming pot of garbage they've cooked up for themselves.

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It's definitely interesting. It's not one of the shows I'd do anything to not miss an episode. But I do enjoy watching where the story line goes. Especially when it's available to stream instantly. Netflix is really a beautiful thing.

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