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Why Bates Motel Is The Best TV Show Right Now (Unconventionally)

If you haven't yet seen A&E's Bates Motel, then you are missing out on something glorious.

Sydney Clothey

Feb 06, 2017

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Why Bates Motel Is The Best TV Show Right Now (Unconventionally)

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For about three years now, Bates Motel has been my all time favorite show. I got addicted to it because I saw the second season promo on A&E and watched it over and over until it got sickening. I simply had to get my hands on the whole thing and binge watch as fast as I could. It took me two whole days to finish the entire first season and all of the cast interviews. I was deeply in love with a fictional show. I wrote fan fiction, collected memorabilia, and re-watched on my off days. If we come in contact... I will tell you to watch this show. And while it’s not conventional, it’s still my all time favorite. You can have your Shameless and Game of Thrones, but this will always be my favorite. And here’s why…

1. Norma's Wardrobe

Mama always has that vintage appeal.

2. Alex Romero

The world's biggest (and coolest) badass.

3. Norman’s Blackouts

The poor young psychopath always gets so distraught *sad face*

4. Season Four

Norman went to a psych ward. Norma got hitched. Dylan left home. All good stuff.

5. The Russian Goddess That Is...Vera Farmiga

‘Nuff said...

6. The OTPs

I’m not gonna drop any ship names but...I’ll just leave this right here

7. Emma Decody

The doe eyed sweetie that stole our hearts in Season One

8. The random humor

Because you can always find humor in darkness!

9. The many freakouts of Norma Louise Bates

Within the course of four seasons, this cutie has ran over signs, beat up lawyers with her purse, and swore to fight the asses of all the towns folk till she was dead.

10. The old school vibes

Who doesn’t like a little Mr. Sandman on a summer afternoon? Or how about a roaring laptop screening of Double Indemnity?

11. Character connections

It’s like a White Pine Bay web. Everyone is or becomes connected somehow.

12. White Pine Bay

Because any town filled with murder and drug rings MUST be scenic right? Honestly, it gives me major Twin Peaks vibes and I am not at all mad at that!!

13. Dylan and Norma’s evolution

From estranged at birth to being closer over Norman’s illness. It was truly a beautiful ride.

14. The villains

From Zach Shelby to Abernathy to Bob Paris to Nick Ford...the whole show, every season has at least one or two key bad guys. Luckily we have Alex Romero!

15. Norma and Alex (the Unicorn Union)

The most beautiful couple to ever grace the television screen … #Normero

16. Bates Motel on Crack

YouTube it. I dare you.

17. Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin

In the words of Janis Ian: The greatest people you will ever meet.

18. The underground feel

Seedy is one word I would use. You know this show is something not everyone watches and when they do...there is a good amount of shock value.

19. Bradley Martin’s epic death scene

That one took everyone by surprise. The first real time we see Norman kill as Mother...and boy was that cinematography epic!

20. Norma’s re-birth

My what dead eyes you have, Mother...

21. Norman's black socks

The best mother/son argument you’ll ever witness on TV.

22. Caleb’s awkward dinner speech

“To Norma Louise…” and the crickets ensue

23. Mother

She’s only a figment of psychotic imagination. But boy oh boy does she pack a powerful punch when called upon.

24. Norman as Mother

Some may call him a mama’s boy but imitation is the best form of flattery.

25. Freddie Fucking Highmore

To go from Charlie in the Chocolate Factory to something as intense as this role is pretty incredible. I don’t think they could’ve found anyone better to play Norman Bates.

26. Keith Summer’s death scene

What happens to this horror honey within the first 25 minutes of the pilot is truly heartbreaking. However...her revenge is a wonderful thing. Very I am woman, hear me roar.

27. The awkward moments of Sheriff Romero

The Big Daddy of White Pine Bay, Big Shot, Unicorn, Sheriff Bulldog...no matter how you spin it, Sheriff Romero will always be the most awkward yet bruting man alive.

28. Creepy taxidermy

Bird everywhere. Loads and loads of stuffed birds.

29. Chick Hogan and the Enchilada Casserole

Did he threaten Norma? Yes. Did he wanna find and kill a man? Yes. But was he one of the best “bad guys” on the show? Absolutely! He even had the courtesy to bring Norman a casserole for his grief.

30. The I’ll Be Home For Christmas montage

Unfortunately, it would be the last Christmas for this lovely lady </3

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Why Bates Motel Is The Best TV Show Right Now (Unconventionally)

If you haven't yet seen A&E's Bates Motel, then you are missing out on something glorious.

1. Norma's Wardrobe

2. Alex Romero

3. Norman’s Blackouts

4. Season Four

5. The Russian Goddess That Is...Vera Farmiga

6. The OTPs

7. Emma Decody

8. The random humor

9. The many freakouts of Norma Louise Bates

10. The old school vibes

11. Character connections

12. White Pine Bay

13. Dylan and Norma’s evolution

14. The villains

15. Norma and Alex (the Unicorn Union)

16. Bates Motel on Crack

17. Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin

18. The underground feel

19. Bradley Martin’s epic death scene

20. Norma’s re-birth

21. Norman's black socks

22. Caleb’s awkward dinner speech

23. Mother

24. Norman as Mother

25. Freddie Fucking Highmore

26. Keith Summer’s death scene

27. The awkward moments of Sheriff Romero

28. Creepy taxidermy

29. Chick Hogan and the Enchilada Casserole

30. The I’ll Be Home For Christmas montage

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

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