What did you think of last night's episode of Bates Motel? If you want an idea of where the story is headed, take a look at the preview video for episode 5. For those that missed the news yesterday, A&E announced that Bates Motel had been renewed for a second season, so we'll be getting another 10 episode next year:
"A&E Network has picked up a second season of the acclaimed drama series, “Bates Motel” starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore from executive producers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager of A&E Network and BIO Channel.
Season two of “Bates Motel” will begin pre-production later this year on ten new episodes slated to premiere in 2014."
All four episodes are currently available online for free on A&E's website. You can watch them now at:
Episode 1.05 - Ocean View: "While Norma receives help, Norman waits for her return. Emma and Norman make a huge discovery in their investigation."
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