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Bates Motel is an American psychological horror drama television series based on characters from the 1959 novel Psycho by Robert Bloch The series begins in Arizona with the death of Norma's husband, after which Norma purchases the Seafairer motel located in a coastal Oregon town so that she and Norman can start a new life.Subsequent seasons follow Norman as his mental illness becomes dangerous, and Norma as she struggles to protect her son, and those around him, from himself. The series was filmed outside Vancouver in Aldergrove, British Columbia, along with other locations within the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Season 1The first season follows Norma and Norman Bates as they buy a motel after Norman's father dies. On one of the first nights of the two owning the motel, the former owner breaks in and rapes Norma. Season 2The second season follows the aftermath of Norman's teacher's murder, as her mysterious past comes to light. Meanwhile, Norma finds herself making dangerous decisions in order to keep the motel running and preventing the impending bypass. Season 3The third season focuses on Norman's waning deniability about what is happening to him, and the lengths he will go to, to gain control of his fragile psyche. Season 4The fourth season follows Norma as she becomes increasingly fearful of Norman, going to great lengths to find him the professional help he needs. Season 5The fifth season begins two years after the death of Norma. Publicly happy and well-adjusted, Norman struggles at home, where his blackouts are increasing and "Mother" threatens to take him over completely. Meanwhile, Dylan and Emma find themselves drawn back into Norman's world, and Romero hungers for revenge against his stepson. Cast and charactersVera Farmiga as Norma Louise BatesFreddie Highmore as Norman BatesMax Thieriot as Dylan MassettOlivia Cooke as Emma DecodyNicola Peltz as Bradley Martin Nestor Carbonell as Sheriff Alex Romero Kenny Johnson as Caleb Calhoun