The relationship between Norma and Norman Bates in “Bates Motel” is among the more interesting ones on TV lately, and the two characters have been a favorite to many viewers. But according to some rumors, this might end soon as Norman could actually take his mother’s life. It’s not clear how the series would proceed if this were to happen, but it should go without saying that some fans have lots of ideas for the producers, and there is no shortage of discussions on the future of the show.
It’s worth remembering that “Bates Motel” is supposed to lead up to “Psycho”, so certain events are practically guaranteed to happen. Of course they might be portrayed at a much later point, perhaps even after the final episode of the show itself, but the TV series will still have to set the scene in certain ways.
Featuring the murder of Norma at the hands of her own son would actually be a pretty fitting moment for a show based on the iconic horror, but according to some fans, it might be a bit too soon for that right now. Sure, the show has already gone through three seasons and is running a fourth one, but the general consensus is that there is still a lot more to explore in the relationship between the two characters.
But whether fans like the idea or not, it’s hard to ignore the fact that the producers have been hinting at something dramatic coming up in the last few episodes. Norman has been growing less and less stable, and he is convinced that his mother is the one responsible for his own murders. It would be interesting to see where this all ends up, but it definitely doesn’t look like the story will have a happy ending for the two characters.
On the other hand, there is also speculation that Norman might change in a different direction over the next few episodes. His character could become colder and more calculating, focused on his goal and twisting the situations around him to his full benefit. That would also add an interesting angle to the story, and according to some fans it would be a better way of handling the plot for the time being. It still leaves open the possibility that Norman could kill Norma later on, but it also preserves her character for more developments now.
It’s also worth noting that we’ve heard some claims about how Norma herself is going to change her attitude towards her son over the next few episodes, which is a good indication that the producers probably have more lined up for her. At least for now – there is no guarantee that they aren’t indeed looking to write her off by the end of the season.
The show has been moving forward in an interesting way, and the people behind it clearly have some creative ideas and an interesting look towards the original plot of “Psycho”. If they keep up the pace, this could easily become one of the more memorable productions we’ve seen on TV lately.
Its popularity could be a bit better, according to more dedicated fans, but the show doesn’t actually suffer from any lack of following overall. What’s more, it has one of the more active online communities, with people constantly discussing recent developments and possible future changes. It must be interesting for the producers themselves to follow those discussions too, and we wouldn’t be surprised if they keep checking them for inspiration.