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When will Norman’s madness end? Has the Bates Motel TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on A&E? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Bates Motel season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
A prequel series to Alfred Hitchcock’s feature film, Psycho, airing on the A&E cable channel, Bates Motel stars Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, and Nestor Carbonell, with Kenny Johnson recurring. Rihanna will guest as Marion Crane, a role originated by Janet Leigh in the 1960 movie. At the end of season four, Norman Bates (Highmore) murdered his beloved mother, Norma (Farmiga). Season five kicks off two years later, with Norman living a double life. He appears to be a happy, well-adjusted White Pine Bay resident. At home, though, he blacks out more often. Will the ‘Mother’ personality (Farmiga) assume complete control of his mind? Soon, Dylan Massett (Thierot) and Emma Decody (Cooke) will find themselves embroiled in the madness. Meanwhile, the incarcerated Alex Romero (Carbonell) plots to destroy his stepson and avenge the murder of his one true love.
Season Five Ratings
The fifth season of Bates Motel averaged a 0.44 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.28 million viewers. Compared to season four, that’s down by 20% in the demo and down by 14% in viewership. Find out how Bates Motel stacks up against other A&E TV shows.
In May of 2016, the creators announced Bates Motel would end with a fifth and final season. The series has ended but, could there be a follow-up? Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Because the creators planned to end this psychological horror drama with season five, you could say that Bates Motel was not cancelled, but it is ending with season five, just the same. No matter how you slice it, there will be no season six. Ta ta, Norman.
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What do you think? Do you wish Bates Motel would be renewed for a sixth season? Is this A&E series ending too soon or at the right time?
Definitely need to continue the series, way to good to leave off
At the end of season 5, so many unanswered questions as far as I’m concerned. I sure would have liked Norman talking to his dead Mom for at least a few more seasons. Good cast, good acting, great show. Too bad another broadcast affiliate didn’t continue with this great entertaining prime time sitcom.
Want more bring back
They could have at least left it open. Would have love a series that followed psycho II and III.
Please bring it back!!
The writers did a fantastic job of depicting Norman’s fall into insanity and how a messed woman can mess up her kids even more. AND Norman’s character was spot on to how Anthony Perkins portrayed Norman. That said, I thought the last installment of season 5 was the only way this series Could have ended…..But I was intrigued to think the writers might come up with a 6th season. It was a fitting end to Norma & Norman’s life together and an excellent set up for the original Movie, Psycho. To have kept the series going would have only seemed… Read more »
Nooooo ,,,I wish it did not end…Whyyyyy.
This could of run for years..I love it.Please bring it back with all the same people (Some how)..
We need more!!!!!!!!! I love this show sooooo much please keep em coming!!!!!! Huge Fan!!!!
Well it should of not been taking off the air in the first place and u guys start something and don’t want to finish but u guys should and that I loved watching it every on Monday nights on a&e so u guys need to put it back on that’s what I would do and if u guys come back with a 7th show good but don’t take it off the air this time and u do at lest u can show repeats like they do these other shows think about that OK.
We need a season six for bates motel with Daniel running bates now and Norma n Norman live on in the movie with the sherif on bates motel property
I’d love to see more of Bates Motel as I’m hooked on it !! So gripping …please bring season 6,7,9 etc
Love the show and the actors. I hated that it’s ending and would love for it to continue.
Season 6 please I love this show
SEASON 6 PLEASE!!!!
just wondering how they could do a season 6 when all the main characters are dead
I am just in love with Bates Motel and I am totally hooked . I have all my friends hooked on the show as well . I would love to see season 6 … it was very well done by the director and I hope one day I can see season six .
I need a season 6+ I love this show!