

Bates Motel
“Together until the end.”
A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.
Where to watch Bates Motel in United States
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Where is Bates Motel streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 7plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Bates Motel
Bates Motel is a 2013 English-language drama, crime and mystery series created by Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin and Anthony Cipriano. The cast is led by Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot. It spans 5 seasons and 50 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW.
Bates Motel was produced by Kerry Ehrin Productions, Cuse Productions, and Universal Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on March 18, 2013, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano
- First aired
- March 18, 2013
- Last aired
- April 24, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 5 (50 episodes)
- Network
- A&E
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Kerry Ehrin Productions, Cuse Productions, Universal Television
Bates Motel cast & crew
Bates Motel was created by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano.
The cast features Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates, Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates, Max Thieriot as Dylan Massett, Olivia Cooke as Emma Decody, and Nestor Carbonell as Alex Romero.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Cory Bird and Vera Farmiga.
Is Bates Motel worth watching?
Bates Motel holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 1,768 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.
With 5 seasons and 50 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and mystery, Bates Motel is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bates Motel
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Cast of Bates Motel

Vera Farmiga
Norma Bates

Freddie Highmore
Norman Bates

Max Thieriot
Dylan Massett

Olivia Cooke
Emma Decody

Nestor Carbonell
Alex Romero
Bates Motel — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bates Motel in United States?
Bates Motel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW in United States.
▸Is Bates Motel on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bates Motel is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bates Motel in?
Bates Motel is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Bates Motel are there?
Bates Motel has 5 seasons with 50 episodes in total.
▸What is Bates Motel rated?
Bates Motel is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 1,768 ratings.











