'Bates Motel' Update: Chris Bacon Explains Twisted Relationship Between Mother and Son; Final Season to Air 2017
"Bates Motel" will end at Season 5 and will feature what will finally happen to Norman Bates as he lives a life without his beloved mother, Norma.
Emmy-nominated composer Chris Bacon explained in a webcam interview that "Bates Motel" is not a horror story, like what most viewers and fans say. The composer clarified that this "Psycho" prequel is all about the "twisted and misdirected" relationship between mother and son.
The mother-and-son tandem of Norma (Vera Farmiga) and Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) has bewildered viewers for the last four seasons. Bacon, who just recently received an Emmy nomination for his work on the show, said that as he creates the musical score for the show, he tries to express this twisted love that the two have for each other. But he reiterated, "It is not a horror show."
Shocking conclusion
Reports are hinting at a shocking conclusion, which the creators do not want to reveal. However, those who have watched the movie may have a pretty good idea what the show's creators are referring to. Bacon intimated that viewers treat the terrible ending very emotionally as well.
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He also said that he had very little to do when it comes to emphasizing the drama in the series, since the viewers need very little convincing as it is already there. He mentioned that the casts' acting were "top shelf", which helps make his work easier. He lauds the topnotch performance of the two main characters of the show.
What will become of Norman Bates?
Norma Bates breathed her last in the arms of her son, Norman. Her death was too much for him to handle and this made him more devastated and more obsessed with his mother.
There are rumors that Norman will finally unleash his fury on Sheriff Romero, who was able to be with his mother before she died. There are no details as to how Norman would finally deal with Romero. But based on what he was capable of doing in the past, Romero has surely met his match.
Norman Bates killed his mother?
Another important plot in the next season is the possibility that Norman may have been Norma's killer. Sheriff Romero will stand by his belief that Norman is guilty of killing his mother. This will result to the change in Norman's character in the series.
Final season of "Bates Motel"
A&E announced in July that "Bates Motel" will end at Season 5. The statement was released at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, and was officially tweeted by A&E. Season 5 will air in 2017.
