Bates Motel

A plea for original TV drama

Michael Noble Feature May 31, 2013

With recycled characters and reboots dominating TV drama, Michael argues the case for more risk-taking and less brand recognition...

Bates Motel season 1 finale review: Midnight

Michael Noble Review May 22, 2013

Bates Motel's first season may end on a whimper rather than a bang, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, suggests Michael...

Bates Motel episode 9 review: Underwater

Michael Noble Review May 16, 2013

How dangerous is Norman? He's getting more so, as Bates Motel heads towards its finale...

Bates Motel episode 8 review: A Boy And His Dog

Michael Noble Review May 8, 2013

Norman discovers a new hobby in this week's Bates Motel, the art of taxidermy. Here's Michael's review of A Boy and his Dog...

Bates Motel episode 7 review: The Man In Number 9

Michael Noble Review May 1, 2013

The Bates family faces a new threat in this week's surprisingly comic episode. Here's Michael's review of The Man In Number 9...

Bates Motel episode 6 review: The Truth

Michael Noble Review Apr 25, 2013

A flashback holds some answers in this week's Bates Motel, a show that continues to impress. Here's Michael's review...

Bates Motel episode 5 review: Ocean View

Michael Noble Review Apr 17, 2013

Bates Motel continues to weave a web of dysfunction for Norman and Norma Bates. Here's Michael's review of Ocean View...

Bates Motel episode 4 review: Trust Me

Michael Noble Review Apr 10, 2013

Already renewed for season two, Bates Motel is developing into a creepy, well-acted treat. Here's Michael's review of Trust Me...

Bates Motel episode 3 review: What's Wrong With Norman

Michael Noble Review Apr 3, 2013

Freddie Highmore continues to excel in Psycho prequel series, Bates Motel. Here's Michael's review...

Bates Motel episode 2 review: Nice Town You Picked Norma

Michael Noble Review Mar 27, 2013

An 18-certificate Scooby Doo? Michael checks out the second, improved episode of Psycho prequel, Bates Motel...

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