Is Bates Motel Season 6 Happening?
fortressofsolitude.co.zaSome TV series linger in your mind long after you switch off the screen. Bates Motel definitely falls into that category. With enough thrills and jump scares to drive your blood pressure through the roof and a story that can leave you queasy at times, Bates Motel is a series many consider to have the perfect ending – of course, that doesn’t stop fans from hoping for a season 6.
Robert Bloch’s story was first adapted to film in the classic horror movie 1960’s Psycho (which has one of the best plot twists of all time) by cinema legend Alfred Hitchcock. For many people, this is when the terror surrounding Norman Bates began.
Bates Motel serves as the prequel to Psycho, delving into the formative years of Norman as he grows up under his mother’s care in the Bates Motel, the iconic setting of the film. From the very first episode, the series captivates with its blend of horror and intrigue, gradually intensifying the sense of unease with each scene. By the fourth season, Norman has committed the unimaginable by taking his mother’s life.
The fifth season picks up two years later as Bates attempts to lead a semblance of a normal life in a picturesque setting, all while concealing the darkness within. However, as his blackout episodes become more frequent, they coincide with increasingly severe crimes and harrowing situations, during which his alternate “personalities” assume control.
The series ends with Bates joining his mother in death, along with most of the principal characters, with the exception of Dylan and Emma.
The rumours surrounding a Bates Motel season 6 have been swirling around, empowered by hope, since 2020, despite the finale of the fifth having aired in 2017. The rumours were practically on either end of the spectrum, with some fans believing that the series would have a season 6. In contrast, others affirmed that that would never happen.
The main reason the rumour of another season existed was sheer hope. According to fans and users on Reddit, the series’
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