User Reviews

Season 5 is looking to be the best season yet! Every episode has been well paced, shot, and acted. There are very few things that I think the creators should have done differently. This episode is no exception.

The episode follows the events happening right after last week's devastating end: Norman confessing to the murder of Sam Loomis. He instantly regrets this as he sits waiting in the police station for questioning. Norma takes control of his mind and tries to handle the situations herself, but things go from bad to worse. Meanwhile, Dylan finally gets closure on the disappearance of Emma's mom and Romero finds his gun, heading straight to the bates motel only to find it empty...almost. He finds Chick, writing his book in the quiet corner of the basement. Chick presses Romero's button and ultimately gets a bullet to the head, ending Chick's story in the show for good.

The shock value of this moment was awesome, and I could really see no other ending for Chick regardless. He had not made an appearance for a few episodes, but popped back in towards the end so that there would be closure. As for Norman, I can't wait to watch him in court next week and how he will confront Madeline after she learned the truth. The end is upon us, and these final two epsiodes will not disappoint!

10/10

I love Bates Motel. It is one of my favourite series. However at this point I feel it has strayed to far from Psycho. This season could have been the best yet. So far it is far too drawn out and confused. It may have been better to do a half season to conclude (5-6 episodes) Here is how it should have gone. Romero escapes from jail. Dylan and Emma find out about Norma and Emma's mother. They all return to the motel for an epic showdown. Norman miraculously survives that showdown and kills the other three. He gets rid of the bodies and upon his return discovers a new guest at the motel, Marion Crane. The plot of Psycho ensues. He kills her in the shower. He is eventually caught and deemed insane. The last shot is the same as the film. His inner monologue scheming about his eventual release. Fin