How could you not like this episode? Bates Motel has become a true horror TV show at this point, especially with Norman so far gone. Multiple times in this episode he gets to the point where he's revealing the truth to himself about Norma, but never seems to understand until the end...maybe? I'll have to wait next week to find out.
Max and Emma were completely absent from this episode which I don't mind. It would be nice if they let them end on a happy note considering we all know how Norman's story will go. However, chances are that won't happen. Romero's screen time involved recovering from the bullet wound in the previous episode. It was very exciting to watch things play out, Romero pushing his borders on what he's willing to do. The last few minutes of this episode involving Madeleine were the most intriguing part of the entire episode. It's sad to see the happiness Norman could have for the future if he didn't go through the harsh things in his early life. The last shot of the episode confirmed that there truly isn't hope for him.
Directed by Max Thieriot, this is one of my favorite episodes of the season so far! Season 5 has been amazing and I can't wait to see where the show goes from here before the walls come crumbling down for Norman. (Maybe at the hands of the new sheriff??)
10/10 Stars
Max and Emma were completely absent from this episode which I don't mind. It would be nice if they let them end on a happy note considering we all know how Norman's story will go. However, chances are that won't happen. Romero's screen time involved recovering from the bullet wound in the previous episode. It was very exciting to watch things play out, Romero pushing his borders on what he's willing to do. The last few minutes of this episode involving Madeleine were the most intriguing part of the entire episode. It's sad to see the happiness Norman could have for the future if he didn't go through the harsh things in his early life. The last shot of the episode confirmed that there truly isn't hope for him.
Directed by Max Thieriot, this is one of my favorite episodes of the season so far! Season 5 has been amazing and I can't wait to see where the show goes from here before the walls come crumbling down for Norman. (Maybe at the hands of the new sheriff??)
10/10 Stars
