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: The character of Norman Bates was loosely inspired by real-life serial killer Ed Gein , who also influenced characters like Leatherface and Buffalo Bill.

: Freddie Highmore (Norman) and Vera Farmiga (Norma) received critical acclaim for their intense, co-dependent chemistry throughout the show's five-season run. Bates Motel

" Bates Motel " is a contemporary prequel to the 1960 horror classic Psycho , detailing the early years of Norman Bates and his complicated relationship with his mother, Norma. : The character of Norman Bates was loosely

: The series finale, "The Cord," offers a definitive and emotional conclusion to the Bates' story that diverges significantly from the original film’s ending. : The series finale, "The Cord," offers a

"We all go a little mad sometimes," he whispered to the empty lobby, and for a second, the humming sign seemed to whisper back.