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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?
I love this show I would love for many more seasons
It would be nice to continue Bates motel I’m a big fan of this show please continue it ilove the show pretty good interesting to watch I really love the actors and show concept of Norman Bates being a outstanding actor anD many others in the show the much oh P.s Freddie ilove your work great job bud 10 thumbs up bro very awesome work vary entertaining to watch your show
Bring it back! Season 6!
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Please make more of bates motel its my favorite show I watch season 1 thru 5 over and over
We need season 6 Bates Motel is the most brilliantly written show TV has to offer PLEASE don’t cancel,I’m sure the writer’s have a lot more to offer.
WE NEED TO HAVE SEASON 6. IS NORMAN LOCKED UP IN PRISON FOR LIFE? NO MENTAL HOSPITAL? TO MUCH CAN HAPPEN FOR IT TO END
He cannot be locked up for life. Bates motel is in a sense a prequel to psycho which is when norman bates runs bates motel
Please continue with season 6
I just discovered this series recently and many, many more seasons should follow! There are so many more undiscovered themes and plots that can be unveiled.
Please create a sixth season!
They need a season 6
I need another season, more than 6 seasons isn’t enough even. Totally addicted and hope you find a way to keep it going. Please don’t give up on it, there could be so much more to keep people watching. I truly hope you consider giving it a shot, maybe show him getting well again, of course after a bit more craziness first. The story can continue if someone tries harder to bring it alive again. Come on people… You can do it, there are so many more directions you can take this. I’ll even give you all the ideas I’ve… Read more »
A&E please put the show back on you can’t do that to anyone & I thought is was a great show to watch I just found out A&E canceled it I have been waiting & waiting for that show it was supposed to come on in March right I thought it was the best show & A&E cancelled I don’t watch show really & I watched it & loved it please please put it back on the air
I love this so so much and keep rewatching it, I’ve never seen anything so creative and cleverly entertaining . I think a further series or three would be most welcome by its fans..it’s beyond brilliant
Need to have Bates motel to continue on with more seasons. It’s a awesome show.