The first season of Bates Motel was well received and the first episodes had enough viewers for A&E to greenlight a second season right away. Bates Motel Season 2 will begin production later this year and we have new details on where the story is headed.
Executive Producer Carlton Cuse told TV Guide that we'll be meeting more members of the Bates family next season: "We would be remiss if we didn't meet some other members of the Bates family... I don't want to say who, but we are definitely going to learn about their family tree, which has more twisty branches."
Nestor Carbonell hints that we'll be learning more about Dylan's father: "the big question mark is Dylan's dad... There's certainly a story to be told there."
While Norma couldn't catch a break this season, it sounds like things will be getting better for her, according to Vera Farmiga: "Norma will find romance next year with someone we haven't yet met... She sure needs it. Her neediness gives her an urgent desire to touch and kiss Norman, and that need should probably be filled by someone other than her son."
The second season of Bates Motel should air early in 2014 and we'll have more details when filming begins later this year.
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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